USDA-derived comparison
Garlic vs Shiitake Mushrooms
Garlic leads for Vitamin B6, Vitamin C and Calcium; Shiitake Mushrooms answers with Vitamin B3.
Who each is for: Choose garlic for vitamin B6 and vitamin C. Choose shiitake Mushrooms for vitamin B3.
Reviewed 20 July 2026. Generic food data per 100g; brands and preparation vary.
Garlic
Typical serving: 3 cloves (9g)
17/100
Side by side, per 100g
The stronger number is highlighted, honestly: higher wins for aim-for nutrients, lower wins for stay-under ones like saturated fat and sodium.
| Nutrient | Garlic | Shiitake Mushrooms |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 149 kcal | 34 kcal |
| Protein | 6 g | 2 g |
| Carbs | 33 g | 7 g |
| Fat | 1 g | 0 g |
| Fiber | 2 g | 3 g |
| Sat fat | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sodium | 17 mg | 9 mg |
| Potassium | 401 mg | 304 mg |
| Calcium | 181 mg | 2 mg |
| Iron | 1.7 mg | 0.4 mg |
| Magnesium | 25 mg | 20 mg |
| Zinc | 1.2 mg | 1 mg |
| Vitamin C | 31 mg | 0 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg | 0.4 µg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 µg | 0 µg |
| Folate | 3 µg | 13 µg |
Servings differ: 3 cloves of garlic is about 9g, 1 piece of shiitake mushrooms about 19g. Scale accordingly before deciding anything on the 100g basis alone.
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