Mushroom vs Mushrooms
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA Foundation Foods & USDA Foundation Foods
Mushrooms, shiitake is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Mushroom —
Mushrooms —
Protein (g)
Mushroom 2.18
Mushrooms 2.41
Carbs (g)
Mushroom 6.76
Mushrooms 8.17
Fat (g)
Mushroom 0.449
Mushrooms 0.195
Fiber (g)
Mushroom 3.14
Mushrooms 4.17
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Mushrooms, shiitake — 2.41g vs 2.18g per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Mushrooms, shiitake scores higher in more vitamins and minerals per 100g, though both foods can be part of a healthy diet.
Full Nutrition Comparison
All values per 100g edible portion. Green = Food A higher · Blue = Food B higher
| Nutrient | Mushroom | Mushrooms | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 89.8 g | 88.6 g | +1% |
| Protein | 2.18 g | 2.41 g | -10% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0.449 g | 0.195 g | +130% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 6.76 g | 8.17 g | -17% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 3.14 g | 4.17 g | -25% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.008 mg | 0.001 mg | +530% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.207 mg | 0.216 mg | -4% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 6.40 mg | 2.74 mg | +133% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.105 mg | 0.159 mg | -34% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | — | 32.1 ug | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.370 ug | 0.056 ug | +558% |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 0.433 mg | 0.766 mg | -44% |
| Iron, Fe | 0.739 mg | 0.144 mg | +412% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 10.5 mg | 14.1 mg | -25% |
| Phosphorus, P | 85.9 mg | 75.8 mg | +13% |
| Potassium, K | 376 mg | 243 mg | +55% |
| Sodium, Na | 0.891 mg | 0.936 mg | -5% |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.498 mg | 0.764 mg | -35% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.073 mg | 0.050 mg | +47% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.156 mg | 0.173 mg | -10% |
| Selenium, Se | 0.380 ug | 1.24 ug | -69% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy (Atwater General Factors) | 40 kcal | 44 kcal | -10% |
| Energy (Atwater Specific Factors) | 33 kcal | 36 kcal | -9% |
| Nitrogen | 0.349 g | 0.386 g | -10% |
| Ash | 0.761 g | 0.620 g | +23% |
| Beta-glucan | 1.96 g | 2.92 g | -33% |
| Biotin | 8.07 ug | 6.05 ug | +33% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 14.8 IU | 2.25 IU | +558% |
| Vitamin D2 — Ergocalciferol (plant source) | 0.370 ug | 0.056 ug | +558% |
| Vitamin D4 | 0.142 ug | 0 ug | |
| Glutathione | 9.80 mg | 12.8 mg | -23% |
| Stigmasterol | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Campesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Beta-sitosterol | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Ergosta-7-enol | 2.31 mg | 6.41 mg | -64% |
| Ergosta-5,7-dienol | 13.9 mg | 3.61 mg | +285% |
| Ergosta-7,22-dienol | 0.331 mg | 1.51 mg | -78% |
| Ergosterol | 54.7 mg | 61.2 mg | -11% |
| Beta-sitostanol | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Delta-5-avenasterol | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Delta-7-Stigmastenol | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | 0.299 g | 0.288 g | +4% |
| Threonine (EAA) | 0.826 g | 0.991 g | -17% |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.651 g | 0.786 g | -17% |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.08 g | 1.31 g | -17% |
| Lysine (EAA) | 1.03 g | 1.17 g | -12% |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.196 g | 0.273 g | -28% |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 0.671 g | 0.787 g | -15% |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.29 g | 1.64 g | -21% |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.429 g | 0.439 g | -2% |
| Ergothioneine | 5.38 mg | 11.1 mg | -51% |
* All values per 100g edible portion. Source: USDA Foundation Foods and USDA Foundation Foods. Diff column shows percentage difference relative to Food B.
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