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Shiitake vs. Enoki mushrooms — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Shiitake and Enoki mushrooms different?

  • Shiitake is richer in Vitamin B6, Manganese, and Selenium, while Enoki mushrooms are higher in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Iron, and Folate.
  • Enoki mushrooms covers your daily need of Vitamin B3 20% more than Shiitake.
  • Shiitake contains 11 times more Sugar than Enoki mushrooms. Shiitake contains 2.38g of Sugar, while Enoki mushrooms contain 0.22g.

Mushrooms, shiitake, raw and Mushrooms, enoki, 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 14% 0.6% 27% 15% 47% 28% 48% 1.2% 30% 31%
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%
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%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +18.1%
Contains more IronIron +180.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -66.7%
~equal in Phosphorus ~105mg

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% 12% 3.8% 50% 73% 90% 68% 0% 0% 9.8% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +300%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +193%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +81.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +269.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~IU
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.2mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~1.35mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 2.38 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.22 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.
Shiitake Enoki mushrooms
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 Shiitake Enoki mushrooms Opinion
Calories 34kcal 37kcal Enoki mushrooms
Protein 2.24g 2.66g Enoki mushrooms
Fats 0.49g 0.29g Shiitake
Net carbs 4.29g 5.11g Enoki mushrooms
Carbs 6.79g 7.81g Enoki mushrooms
Vitamin D 18IU 5IU Shiitake
Magnesium 20mg 16mg Shiitake
Calcium 2mg 0mg Shiitake
Potassium 304mg 359mg Enoki mushrooms
Iron 0.41mg 1.15mg Enoki mushrooms
Sugar 2.38g 0.22g Enoki mushrooms
Fiber 2.5g 2.7g Enoki mushrooms
Copper 0.142mg 0.107mg Shiitake
Zinc 1.03mg 0.65mg Shiitake
Phosphorus 112mg 105mg Shiitake
Sodium 9mg 3mg Enoki mushrooms
Vitamin E 0.01mg Enoki mushrooms
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0.1µg Shiitake
Manganese 0.23mg 0.075mg Shiitake
Selenium 5.7µg 2.2µg Shiitake
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.225mg Enoki mushrooms
Vitamin B2 0.217mg 0.2mg Shiitake
Vitamin B3 3.877mg 7.032mg Enoki mushrooms
Vitamin B5 1.5mg 1.35mg Shiitake
Vitamin B6 0.293mg 0.1mg Shiitake
Folate 13µg 48µg Enoki mushrooms
Choline 47.7mg Enoki mushrooms
Saturated Fat 0.02g Shiitake
Polyunsaturated fat 0.09g Enoki mushrooms
Tryptophan 0.011mg 0.04mg Enoki mushrooms
Threonine 0.134mg 0.11mg Shiitake
Isoleucine 0.111mg 0.09mg Shiitake
Leucine 0.189mg 0.13mg Shiitake
Lysine 0.134mg 0.13mg Shiitake
Methionine 0.033mg 0.03mg Shiitake
Phenylalanine 0.111mg 0.15mg Enoki mushrooms
Valine 0.145mg 0.23mg Enoki mushrooms
Histidine 0.056mg 0.07mg Enoki mushrooms

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Shiitake Enoki mushrooms
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
24%
Shiitake
31%
Enoki mushrooms
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Shiitake
21%
Enoki mushrooms

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