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 2.20
Mushrooms 2.41
Carbs (g)
Mushroom 6.60
Mushrooms 8.17
Fat (g)
Mushroom 0.265
Mushrooms 0.195
Fiber (g)
Mushroom 3.07
Mushrooms 4.17
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Mushrooms, shiitake — 2.41g vs 2.20g 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 | 90.4 g | 88.6 g | +2% |
| Protein | 2.20 g | 2.41 g | -9% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0.265 g | 0.195 g | +36% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 6.60 g | 8.17 g | -19% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 3.07 g | 4.17 g | -26% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.010 mg | 0.001 mg | +690% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.269 mg | 0.216 mg | +25% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 6.76 mg | 2.74 mg | +147% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.071 mg | 0.159 mg | -55% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | — | 32.1 ug | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 1.60 ug | 0.056 ug | +2747% |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 0 mg | 0.766 mg | -100% |
| Iron, Fe | 0.209 mg | 0.144 mg | +45% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 11.0 mg | 14.1 mg | -21% |
| Phosphorus, P | 72.4 mg | 75.8 mg | -5% |
| Potassium, K | 260 mg | 243 mg | +7% |
| Sodium, Na | 0.345 mg | 0.936 mg | -63% |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.763 mg | 0.764 mg | = |
| Copper, Cu | 0.272 mg | 0.050 mg | +446% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.058 mg | 0.173 mg | -66% |
| Selenium, Se | 3.27 ug | 1.24 ug | +163% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy (Atwater General Factors) | 38 kcal | 44 kcal | -15% |
| Energy (Atwater Specific Factors) | 31 kcal | 36 kcal | -15% |
| Nitrogen | 0.352 g | 0.386 g | -9% |
| Ash | 0.558 g | 0.620 g | -10% |
| Beta-glucan | 2.26 g | 2.92 g | -23% |
| Biotin | 32.6 ug | 6.05 ug | +438% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 64.0 IU | 2.25 IU | +2744% |
| Vitamin D2 — Ergocalciferol (plant source) | 1.60 ug | 0.056 ug | +2737% |
| Vitamin D4 | 0.135 ug | 0 ug | |
| Glutathione | 26.0 mg | 12.8 mg | +103% |
| Stigmasterol | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Campesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Beta-sitosterol | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Ergosta-7-enol | 1.42 mg | 6.41 mg | -78% |
| Ergosta-5,7-dienol | 2.89 mg | 3.61 mg | -20% |
| Ergosta-7,22-dienol | 1.17 mg | 1.51 mg | -22% |
| Ergosterol | 59.3 mg | 61.2 mg | -3% |
| Beta-sitostanol | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Delta-5-avenasterol | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Delta-7-Stigmastenol | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | 0.371 g | 0.288 g | +29% |
| Threonine (EAA) | 1.81 g | 0.991 g | +83% |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.57 g | 0.786 g | +100% |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 2.52 g | 1.31 g | +92% |
| Lysine (EAA) | 2.21 g | 1.17 g | +89% |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.313 g | 0.273 g | +15% |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 1.62 g | 0.787 g | +105% |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 2.82 g | 1.64 g | +72% |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.907 g | 0.439 g | +107% |
| Ergothioneine | 2.25 mg | 11.1 mg | -80% |
* 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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