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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 0% 32% 43% 36% 18% 45% 0.39% 9.8% 12%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 0.6% 27% 15% 47% 28% 48% 1.2% 30% 31%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +18.1%
Contains more IronIron +180.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -66.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +25%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +32.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +58.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +206.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +159.1%
~equal in Phosphorus ~112mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0.2% 3% 56% 46% 132% 81% 23% 0% 0% 36% 26%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 12% 3.8% 50% 73% 90% 68% 0% 0% 9.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +81.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +269.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +300%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +193%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~IU
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.217mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 ProteinProtein +18.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +15%
Contains more OtherOther +21.6%
Contains more FatsFats +69%
~equal in Water ~89.74g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 GlucoseGlucose +981.8%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~equal in Sucrose ~0g
~equal in Fructose ~0g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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 ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Enoki mushrooms Shiitake Opinion
Calories 37kcal 34kcal Enoki mushrooms
Protein 2.66g 2.24g Enoki mushrooms
Fats 0.29g 0.49g Shiitake
Net carbs 5.11g 4.29g Enoki mushrooms
Carbs 7.81g 6.79g Enoki mushrooms
Vitamin D 5IU 18IU Shiitake
Magnesium 16mg 20mg Shiitake
Calcium 0mg 2mg Shiitake
Potassium 359mg 304mg Enoki mushrooms
Iron 1.15mg 0.41mg Enoki mushrooms
Sugar 0.22g 2.38g Enoki mushrooms
Fiber 2.7g 2.5g Enoki mushrooms
Copper 0.107mg 0.142mg Shiitake
Zinc 0.65mg 1.03mg Shiitake
Phosphorus 105mg 112mg Shiitake
Sodium 3mg 9mg Enoki mushrooms
Vitamin E 0.01mg Enoki mushrooms
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.4µg Shiitake
Manganese 0.075mg 0.23mg Shiitake
Selenium 2.2µg 5.7µg 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
Choline 47.7mg Enoki mushrooms
Saturated Fat 0.02g Shiitake
Polyunsaturated fat 0.09g 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Enoki mushrooms Shiitake
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
24%
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?
Enoki mushrooms
Enoki mushrooms is relatively richer in vitamins

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.