Which has more protein, Mushroom, portabella or Mushrooms, shiitake?

Mushroom, portabella has more protein at 2.75g per 100g, compared to 2.41g for Mushrooms, shiitake.

Which has more calories, Mushroom, portabella or Mushrooms, shiitake?

Calorie data is not available for one or both foods.

Is Mushroom, portabella healthier than Mushrooms, shiitake?

Based on vitamin and mineral density, Mushroom, portabella 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

Mushroom, portabella is higher in more vitamins & minerals

Calories (kcal)

Mushroom —

Mushrooms —

Protein (g)

Mushroom 2.75

Mushrooms 2.41

Carbs (g)

Mushroom 4.66

Mushrooms 8.17

Fat (g)

Mushroom 0.312

Mushrooms 0.195

Fiber (g)

Mushroom 1.88

Mushrooms 4.17

Quick answers

Which has more protein?

Mushroom, portabella — 2.75g vs 2.41g per 100g.

Which is more nutrient-dense?

Mushroom, portabella 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	91.5 g	88.6 g	+3%
Protein	2.75 g	2.41 g	+14%
Total lipid (fat)	0.312 g	0.195 g	+60%
Carbohydrate, by difference	4.66 g	8.17 g	-43%
Fiber, total dietary	1.88 g	4.17 g	-55%
Vitamins
Thiamin (Vitamin B1)	0.005 mg	0.001 mg	+313%
Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)	0.465 mg	0.216 mg	+115%
Niacin (Vitamin B3)	3.90 mg	2.74 mg	+42%
Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine	0.097 mg	0.159 mg	-39%
Biotin (Vitamin B7)	—	32.1 ug
Vitamin D (D2 + D3)	0 ug	0.056 ug	-100%
Minerals
Calcium, Ca	3.23 mg	0.766 mg	+322%
Iron, Fe	0.139 mg	0.144 mg	-4%
Magnesium, Mg	9.04 mg	14.1 mg	-36%
Phosphorus, P	87.5 mg	75.8 mg	+15%
Potassium, K	349 mg	243 mg	+44%
Sodium, Na	5.31 mg	0.936 mg	+467%
Zinc, Zn	0.389 mg	0.764 mg	-49%
Copper, Cu	0.203 mg	0.050 mg	+308%
Manganese, Mn	0.049 mg	0.173 mg	-72%
Selenium, Se	14.7 ug	1.24 ug	+1079%
Other Nutrients
Energy (Atwater General Factors)	32 kcal	44 kcal	-26%
Energy (Atwater Specific Factors)	26 kcal	36 kcal	-28%
Nitrogen	0.440 g	0.386 g	+14%
Ash	0.800 g	0.620 g	+29%
Beta-glucan	1.15 g	2.92 g	-61%
Biotin	11.1 ug	6.05 ug	+84%
Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total)	0 IU	2.25 IU	-100%
Vitamin D2 — Ergocalciferol (plant source)	0 ug	0.056 ug	-100%
Vitamin D4	0 ug	0 ug	=
Glutathione	5.00 mg	12.8 mg	-61%
Stigmasterol	0 mg	0 mg	=
Campesterol	0 mg	0 mg	=
Beta-sitosterol	0 mg	0 mg	=
Ergosta-7-enol	1.76 mg	6.41 mg	-72%
Ergosta-5,7-dienol	4.68 mg	3.61 mg	+30%
Ergosta-7,22-dienol	1.82 mg	1.51 mg	+21%
Ergosterol	48.9 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)	0.407 g	0.288 g	+41%
Threonine (EAA)	1.21 g	0.991 g	+23%
Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA)	1.01 g	0.786 g	+29%
Leucine (EAA, BCAA)	1.63 g	1.31 g	+24%
Lysine (EAA)	1.46 g	1.17 g	+25%
Methionine (EAA)	0.347 g	0.273 g	+27%
Phenylalanine (EAA)	1.02 g	0.787 g	+30%
Valine (EAA, BCAA)	2.16 g	1.64 g	+32%
Histidine (EAA)	0.562 g	0.439 g	+28%
Ergothioneine	2.33 mg	11.1 mg	-79%

* 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

Selenium, Se +1079% in Mushroom, portabella Sodium, Na +467% in Mushroom, portabella Calcium, Ca +322% in Mushroom, portabella Thiamin (Vitamin B1) +313% in Mushroom, portabella

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