Which has more protein, Mushroom, king oyster or Mushrooms, shiitake?

Mushrooms, shiitake has more protein at 2.41g per 100g, compared to 2.41g for Mushroom, king oyster.

Which has more calories, Mushroom, king oyster or Mushrooms, shiitake?

Calorie data is not available for one or both foods.

Is Mushroom, king oyster healthier than Mushrooms, shiitake?

Based on vitamin and mineral density, Mushrooms, shiitake scores higher in more nutrients per 100g. However, the "healthier" choice depends on your specific nutritional needs.

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 2.41

Mushrooms 2.41

Carbs (g)

Mushroom 8.50

Mushrooms 8.17

Fat (g)

Mushroom 0.308

Mushrooms 0.195

Fiber (g)

Mushroom 3.01

Mushrooms 4.17

Quick answers

Which has more protein?

Mushrooms, shiitake — 2.41g vs 2.41g 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	88.1 g	88.6 g	-1%
Protein	2.41 g	2.41 g	=
Total lipid (fat)	0.308 g	0.195 g	+58%
Carbohydrate, by difference	8.50 g	8.17 g	+4%
Fiber, total dietary	3.01 g	4.17 g	-28%
Vitamins
Thiamin (Vitamin B1)	0.006 mg	0.001 mg	+410%
Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)	0.244 mg	0.216 mg	+13%
Niacin (Vitamin B3)	6.45 mg	2.74 mg	+135%
Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine	0.119 mg	0.159 mg	-25%
Biotin (Vitamin B7)	—	32.1 ug
Vitamin D (D2 + D3)	0.070 ug	0.056 ug	+25%
Minerals
Calcium, Ca	0 mg	0.766 mg	-100%
Iron, Fe	0.338 mg	0.144 mg	+134%
Magnesium, Mg	13.5 mg	14.1 mg	-4%
Phosphorus, P	89.9 mg	75.8 mg	+19%
Potassium, K	295 mg	243 mg	+21%
Sodium, Na	0.771 mg	0.936 mg	-18%
Zinc, Zn	0.625 mg	0.764 mg	-18%
Copper, Cu	0.047 mg	0.050 mg	-6%
Manganese, Mn	0.091 mg	0.173 mg	-47%
Selenium, Se	1.20 ug	1.24 ug	-3%
Other Nutrients
Energy (Atwater General Factors)	46 kcal	44 kcal	+5%
Energy (Atwater Specific Factors)	38 kcal	36 kcal	+6%
Nitrogen	0.385 g	0.386 g	=
Ash	0.656 g	0.620 g	+6%
Beta-glucan	1.95 g	2.92 g	-33%
Biotin	10.8 ug	6.05 ug	+79%
Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total)	2.80 IU	2.25 IU	+24%
Vitamin D2 — Ergocalciferol (plant source)	0.070 ug	0.056 ug	+24%
Vitamin D4	0.025 ug	0 ug
Glutathione	15.7 mg	12.8 mg	+23%
Stigmasterol	0 mg	0 mg	=
Campesterol	0 mg	0 mg	=
Beta-sitosterol	0 mg	0 mg	=
Ergosta-7-enol	1.13 mg	6.41 mg	-82%
Ergosta-5,7-dienol	4.64 mg	3.61 mg	+29%
Ergosta-7,22-dienol	0.804 mg	1.51 mg	-47%
Ergosterol	49.0 mg	61.2 mg	-20%
Beta-sitostanol	0 mg	0 mg	=
Delta-5-avenasterol	0 mg	0 mg	=
Delta-7-Stigmastenol	0 mg	0 mg	=
Tryptophan (EAA)	0.319 g	0.288 g	+11%
Threonine (EAA)	0.851 g	0.991 g	-14%
Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA)	0.758 g	0.786 g	-4%
Leucine (EAA, BCAA)	1.20 g	1.31 g	-9%
Lysine (EAA)	1.18 g	1.17 g	+1%
Methionine (EAA)	0.303 g	0.273 g	+11%
Phenylalanine (EAA)	0.743 g	0.787 g	-6%
Valine (EAA, BCAA)	1.33 g	1.64 g	-19%
Histidine (EAA)	0.415 g	0.439 g	-5%
Ergothioneine	23.6 mg	11.1 mg	+114%

* 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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Dig deeper — biggest differences

Thiamin (Vitamin B1) +410% in Mushroom, king oyster Niacin (Vitamin B3) +135% in Mushroom, king oyster Iron, Fe +134% in Mushroom, king oyster Calcium, Ca -100% in Mushroom, king oyster

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