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Enoki mushrooms vs. Shiitake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Enoki mushrooms and Shiitake different?

  • Enoki mushrooms are richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Iron, and Folate, while Shiitake is higher in Vitamin B6, Manganese, and Selenium.
  • Enoki mushrooms covers your daily need of Vitamin B3 20% more than Shiitake.
  • Enoki mushrooms contain 15 times more Vitamin B1 than Shiitake. Enoki mushrooms contain 0.225mg of Vitamin B1, while Shiitake contains 0.015mg.
  • Enoki mushrooms are lower in Sugar.

Mushrooms, enoki, raw and Mushrooms, shiitake, raw types were used in this article.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Iron +180.5%
Contains more Potassium +18.1%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Zinc +58.5%
Contains more Copper +32.7%
Contains more Manganese +206.7%
Contains more Selenium +159.1%
Equal in Phosphorus - 112
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 44% 12% 45% 32% 1% 18% 36% 10% 12%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 16% 15% 48% 27% 2% 29% 48% 30% 32%
Contains more Iron +180.5%
Contains more Potassium +18.1%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Zinc +58.5%
Contains more Copper +32.7%
Contains more Manganese +206.7%
Contains more Selenium +159.1%
Equal in Phosphorus - 112

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +81.4%
Contains more Folate +269.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +300%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +193%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.217
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 1% 3% 0% 57% 47% 132% 81% 24% 36% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 12% 0% 4% 51% 73% 90% 68% 10% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +81.4%
Contains more Folate +269.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +300%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +193%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.217

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +18.8%
Contains more Carbs +15%
Contains more Other +21.6%
Contains more Fats +69%
Equal in Water - 89.74
3% 8% 88%
Protein: 2.66 g
Fats: 0.29 g
Carbs: 7.81 g
Water: 88.34 g
Other: 0.9 g
2% 7% 90%
Protein: 2.24 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 6.79 g
Water: 89.74 g
Other: 0.74 g
Contains more Protein +18.8%
Contains more Carbs +15%
Contains more Other +21.6%
Contains more Fats +69%
Equal in Water - 89.74

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +981.8%
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.22 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 2.38 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Glucose +981.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Enoki mushrooms Shiitake
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Enoki mushrooms Shiitake Opinion
Net carbs 5.11g 4.29g Enoki mushrooms
Protein 2.66g 2.24g Enoki mushrooms
Fats 0.29g 0.49g Shiitake
Carbs 7.81g 6.79g Enoki mushrooms
Calories 37kcal 34kcal Enoki mushrooms
Sugar 0.22g 2.38g Enoki mushrooms
Fiber 2.7g 2.5g Enoki mushrooms
Calcium 0mg 2mg Shiitake
Iron 1.15mg 0.41mg Enoki mushrooms
Magnesium 16mg 20mg Shiitake
Phosphorus 105mg 112mg Shiitake
Potassium 359mg 304mg Enoki mushrooms
Sodium 3mg 9mg Enoki mushrooms
Zinc 0.65mg 1.03mg Shiitake
Copper 0.107mg 0.142mg Shiitake
Manganese 0.075mg 0.23mg Shiitake
Selenium 2.2µg 5.7µg Shiitake
Vitamin E 0.01mg Enoki mushrooms
Vitamin D 5IU 18IU Shiitake
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.4µg Shiitake
Vitamin B1 0.225mg 0.015mg Enoki mushrooms
Vitamin B2 0.2mg 0.217mg Shiitake
Vitamin B3 7.032mg 3.877mg Enoki mushrooms
Vitamin B5 1.35mg 1.5mg Shiitake
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.293mg Shiitake
Folate 48µg 13µg Enoki mushrooms
Tryptophan 0.04mg 0.011mg Enoki mushrooms
Threonine 0.11mg 0.134mg Shiitake
Isoleucine 0.09mg 0.111mg Shiitake
Leucine 0.13mg 0.189mg Shiitake
Lysine 0.13mg 0.134mg Shiitake
Methionine 0.03mg 0.033mg Shiitake
Phenylalanine 0.15mg 0.111mg Enoki mushrooms
Valine 0.23mg 0.145mg Enoki mushrooms
Histidine 0.07mg 0.056mg Enoki mushrooms
Saturated Fat 0.02g Shiitake
Polyunsaturated fat 0.09g Enoki mushrooms

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Enoki mushrooms Shiitake
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
31%
Enoki mushrooms
25%
Shiitake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Enoki mushrooms
24%
Shiitake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.02g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shiitake
Shiitake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Enoki mushrooms
Enoki mushrooms is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.16g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Enoki mushrooms
Enoki mushrooms contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Enoki mushrooms
Enoki mushrooms is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Enoki mushrooms
Enoki mushrooms is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Enoki mushrooms - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169382/nutrients
  2. Shiitake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169242/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.