Shiitake Mushroom vs. Tomato Sauce

Nutrition comparison of Shiitake Mushroom and Tomato Sauce


Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of shiitake mushroom versus tomato sauce (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in shiitake mushroom and tomato sauce:

  • Both shiitake mushroom and tomato sauce are high in potassium.
  • Shiitake mushroom has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
  • Shiitake mushroom is a great source of dietary fiber.
Detailed nutritional comparison of shiitake mushroom and tomato sauce is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Shiitake Mushroom (Mushrooms, shiitake, raw) and Tomato Sauce (Tomato products, canned, sauce) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Shiitake mushroom and tomato sauce contain similar amounts of calories - shiitake mushroom has 34 calories per 100 grams and tomato sauce has 24 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, shiitake mushroom is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and similar to tomato sauce for fat. Shiitake mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 22:67:11 and for tomato sauce, 17:74:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Shiitake Mushroom Tomato Sauce
Protein 22% 17%
Carbohydrates 67% 74%
Fat 11% 9%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Shiitake mushroom and tomato sauce contain similar amounts of carbs - shiitake mushroom has 6.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and tomato sauce has 5.3g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Shiitake mushroom is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 67% more dietary fiber than tomato sauce - shiitake mushroom has 2.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and tomato sauce has 1.5g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Shiitake mushroom and tomato sauce contain similar amounts of sugar - shiitake mushroom has 2.4g of sugar per 100 grams and tomato sauce has 3.6g of sugar.

Protein

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Shiitake mushroom and tomato sauce contain similar amounts of protein - shiitake mushroom has 2.2g of protein per 100 grams and tomato sauce has 1.2g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both tomato sauce and shiitake mushroom are low in saturated fat - tomato sauce has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Tomato sauce has more Vitamin C than shiitake mushroom - tomato sauce has 7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin A

Tomato sauce has more Vitamin A than shiitake mushroom - tomato sauce has 22ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin D

Shiitake mushroom has more Vitamin D than tomato sauce - shiitake mushroom has 18iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and tomato sauce does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin E

Tomato sauce has more Vitamin E than shiitake mushroom - tomato sauce has 1.4mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin K

Tomato sauce and shiitake mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - tomato sauce has 2.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.

The B Vitamins

Shiitake mushroom has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6. Both shiitake mushroom and tomato sauce contain significant amounts of thiamin and folate.

Shiitake Mushroom Tomato Sauce
Thiamin 0.015 MG 0.024 MG
Riboflavin 0.217 MG 0.065 MG
Niacin 3.877 MG 0.991 MG
Pantothenic acid 1.5 MG 0.309 MG
Vitamin B6 0.293 MG 0.098 MG
Folate 13 UG 9 UG

Minerals

calcium

Tomato sauce has 600% more calcium than shiitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 2mg of calcium per 100 grams and tomato sauce has 14mg of calcium.

iron

Tomato sauce has 134% more iron than shiitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 0.41mg of iron per 100 grams and tomato sauce has 0.96mg of iron.

potassium

Both shiitake mushroom and tomato sauce are high in potassium. Shiitake mushroom is very similar to tomato sauce for potassium - shiitake mushroom has 304mg of potassium per 100 grams and tomato sauce has 297mg of potassium.




Customize your serving size


The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).

You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Shiitake Mushroom or Tomato Sauce .

Note: The specific food items compared are: Shiitake Mushroom (Mushrooms, shiitake, raw) and Tomato Sauce (Tomato products, canned, sauce) .

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FAQ

Does shiitake mushroom or tomato sauce contain more calories in 100 grams?
Shiitake mushroom and tomato sauce contain similar amounts of calories - shiitake mushroom has 34 calories in 100g and tomato sauce has 24 calories.

Does shiitake mushroom or tomato sauce have more carbohydrates?
By weight, shiitake mushroom and tomato sauce contain similar amounts of carbs - shiitake mushroom has 6.8g of carbs for 100g and tomato sauce has 5.3g of carbohydrates.

Does shiitake mushroom or tomato sauce contain more potassium?
Both shiitake mushroom and tomato sauce are high in potassium. Shiitake mushroom is very similar to tomato sauce for potassium - shiitake mushroom has 304mg of potassium in 100 grams and tomato sauce has 297mg of potassium.