Apple vs. Mushroom
Nutrition comparison of Apple and Mushroom
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
apple
versus
mushroom
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in apple and mushroom:
- Apple is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Mushroom has 3.2 times less carbohydrates than apple.
- Mushroom has 4.2 times less sugar than apple.
- Mushroom has 58% less calories than apple.
- Mushroom has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
- Mushroom is an excellent source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Apple (Apples, raw, with skin (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)) and Mushroom (Mushrooms, white, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Mushroom has 58% less calories than apple - apple has 52 calories per 100 grams and mushroom has 22 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, apple is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to mushroom per calorie. Apple has a macronutrient ratio of 2:95:3 and for mushroom, 43:43:14 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Apple | Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 2% | 43% |
| Carbohydrates | 95% | 43% |
| Fat | 3% | 14% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Mushroom has 3.2 times less carbohydrates than apple - apple has 13.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.3g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in apple are made of 81% sugar and 19% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in mushroom comprise of 66% sugar and 34% dietary fiber.
dietary fiber
Apple is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 140% more dietary fiber than mushroom - apple has 2.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and mushroom has 1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Mushroom has 4.2 times less sugar than apple - apple has 10.4g of sugar per 100 grams and mushroom has 2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Mushroom has 10 times more protein than apple - apple has 0.26g of protein per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both apple and mushroom are low in saturated fat - apple has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.05g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Apple has 119% more Vitamin C than mushroom - apple has 4.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and mushroom has 2.1mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Apple and mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - apple has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Mushroom has more Vitamin D than apple - mushroom has 7iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and apple does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Apple and mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - apple has 0.18mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.01mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Apple and mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - apple has 2.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Mushroom has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
| Apple | Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.017 MG | 0.081 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.026 MG | 0.402 MG |
| Niacin | 0.091 MG | 3.607 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.061 MG | 1.497 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.041 MG | 0.104 MG |
| Folate | 3 UG | 17 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 0.04 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Apple and mushroom contain similar amounts of calcium - apple has 6mg of calcium per 100 grams and mushroom has 3mg of calcium.
iron
Apple and mushroom contain similar amounts of iron - apple has 0.12mg of iron per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.5mg of iron.
potassium
Mushroom is an excellent source of potassium and it has 197% more potassium than apple - apple has 107mg of potassium per 100 grams and mushroom has 318mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, mushroom has more linoleic acid than apple per 100 grams.
| Apple | Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.043 G | 0.16 G |
| Total | 0.043 G | 0.16 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
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FAQ
Does apple or mushroom contain more calories in 100 grams?Mushroom has 60% less calories than apple - apple has 52 calories in 100g and mushroom has 22 calories.
Is apple or mushroom better for protein?
Mushroom has 10 times more protein than apple - apple has 0.26g of protein per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.1g of protein.
Does apple or mushroom have more carbohydrates?
By weight, mushroom has 3.2 times fewer carbohydrates than apple - apple has 13.8g of carbs for 100g and mushroom has 3.3g of carbohydrates. the carbs in apple are made of 80% sugar and 20% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in mushroom comprise of 70% sugar and 30% dietary fiber.
Does apple or mushroom contain more potassium?
Mushroom is a rich source of potassium and it has 200% more potassium than apple - apple has 107mg of potassium in 100 grams and mushroom has 318mg of potassium.