Beets vs shiitake mushrooms: which is healthier?
They are about equally nutrient-dense: beets scores 79/100 and shiitake mushrooms 80/100, so pick by your goal. Both can be part of a healthy diet; the table below shows where each one is stronger. Source: USDA FoodData Central.
Beets
43 kcal per 100 g. 1 beet: 82 g
Shiitake mushrooms
34 kcal per 100 g. 4 mushrooms: 76 g
Which to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesShiitake mushrooms43 vs 34 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinShiitake mushrooms1.6 vs 2.2 g per 100 g
- More fiberAbout even2.8 vs 2.5 g per 100 g
- Less sugarShiitake mushrooms6.8 vs 2.4 g per 100 g
- More potassiumAbout even325 vs 304 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatAbout even<0.1 vs 0 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | Beets, 100 g | Shiitake mushrooms, 100 g | Beets, 82 g | Shiitake mushrooms, 76 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 43 kcal | 34 kcal | 35 kcal | 26 kcal |
| Protein | 1.6 g | 2.2 g | 1.3 g | 1.7 g |
| Carbohydrates | 9.6 g | 6.8 g | 7.8 g | 5.2 g |
| Sugars | 6.8 g | 2.4 g | 5.5 g | 1.8 g |
| Fiber | 2.8 g | 2.5 g | 2.3 g | 1.9 g |
| Fat | 0.2 g | 0.5 g | 0.1 g | 0.4 g |
| Saturated fat | <0.1 g | 0 g | <0.1 g | 0 g |
| Vitamin C | 4.9 mg | 0 mg | 4 mg | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 2 µg | 0 µg | 1.6 µg | 0 µg |
| Potassium | 325 mg | 304 mg | 267 mg | 231 mg |
| Iron | 0.8 mg | 0.4 mg | 0.7 mg | 0.3 mg |
| Calcium | 16 mg | 2 mg | 13 mg | 1.5 mg |
| Magnesium | 23 mg | 20 mg | 19 mg | 15 mg |
| Sodium | 78 mg | 9 mg | 64 mg | 6.8 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.