Wheat Flour vs. Shiitake Mushroom
Nutrition comparison of Wheat Flour and Shiitake Mushroom
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
wheat flour
versus
shiitake mushroom
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in wheat flour and shiitake mushroom:
- Both wheat flour and shiitake mushroom are high in dietary fiber.
- Shiitake mushroom is an excellent source of potassium.
- Wheat flour has more thiamin, riboflavin and folate, however, shiitake mushroom contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
- Wheat flour is a great source of protein.
- Wheat flour is an excellent source of iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Wheat Flour (Wheat flour, white, bread, enriched) and Shiitake Mushroom (Mushrooms, shiitake, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Wheat flour is high in calories and shiitake mushroom has 91% less calories than wheat flour - wheat flour has 361 calories per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom has 34 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, wheat flour is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to shiitake mushroom per calorie. Wheat flour has a macronutrient ratio of 14:82:4 and for shiitake mushroom, 23:68:10 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Wheat Flour | Shiitake Mushroom | |
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| Protein | 14% | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 82% | 68% |
| Fat | 4% | 10% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Wheat flour is high in carbohydrates and shiitake mushroom has 91% less carbohydrates than wheat flour - wheat flour has 72.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom has 6.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both wheat flour and shiitake mushroom are high in dietary fiber. Wheat flour is very similar to wheat flour for dietary fiber - wheat flour has 2.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom has 2.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Wheat flour and shiitake mushroom contain similar amounts of sugar - wheat flour has 0.31g of sugar per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom has 2.4g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Wheat flour is a great source of protein and it has 435% more protein than shiitake mushroom - wheat flour has 12g of protein per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom has 2.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both wheat flour and shiitake mushroom are low in saturated fat - wheat flour has 0.24g of saturated fat per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Wheat flour and shiitake mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - wheat flour has 0.6ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Shiitake mushroom has more Vitamin D than wheat flour - shiitake mushroom has 18iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and wheat flour does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Wheat flour has more Vitamin E than shiitake mushroom - wheat flour has 0.4mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Wheat flour and shiitake mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - wheat flour has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Wheat flour has more thiamin, riboflavin and folate, however, shiitake mushroom contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6. Both wheat flour and shiitake mushroom contain significant amounts of niacin.
| Wheat Flour | Shiitake Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.812 MG | 0.015 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.512 MG | 0.217 MG |
| Niacin | 7.554 MG | 3.877 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.438 MG | 1.5 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.037 MG | 0.293 MG |
| Folate | 183 UG | 13 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Wheat flour has 650% more calcium than shiitake mushroom - wheat flour has 15mg of calcium per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom has 2mg of calcium.
iron
Wheat flour is an excellent source of iron and it has 976% more iron than shiitake mushroom - wheat flour has 4.4mg of iron per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom has 0.41mg of iron.
potassium
Shiitake mushroom is an excellent source of potassium and it has 204% more potassium than wheat flour - wheat flour has 100mg of potassium per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom has 304mg of potassium.
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Wheat Flour (Wheat flour, white, bread, enriched) and Shiitake Mushroom (Mushrooms, shiitake, raw) .
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FAQ
Does wheat flour or shiitake mushroom contain more calories in 100 grams?Wheat flour is high in calories and shiitake mushroom has 90% less calories than wheat flour - wheat flour has 361 calories in 100g and shiitake mushroom has 34 calories.
Does wheat flour or shiitake mushroom have more carbohydrates?
By weight, wheat flour is high in carbohydrates and shiitake mushroom has 90% fewer carbohydrates than wheat flour - wheat flour has 72.5g of carbs for 100g and shiitake mushroom has 6.8g of carbohydrates.
Does wheat flour or shiitake mushroom contain more iron?
Wheat flour is an abundant source of iron and it has 980% more iron than shiitake mushroom - wheat flour has 4.4mg of iron in 100 grams and shiitake mushroom has 0.41mg of iron.
Does wheat flour or shiitake mushroom contain more potassium?
Shiitake mushroom is a rich source of potassium and it has 200% more potassium than wheat flour - wheat flour has 100mg of potassium in 100 grams and shiitake mushroom has 304mg of potassium.