Apple vs. Portabella Mushroom
Nutrition comparison of Apple and Portabella Mushroom
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
apple
versus
portabella mushroom
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in apple and portabella mushroom:
- Apple is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Portabella mushroom has 3.1 times less sugar than apple.
- Portabella mushroom has 58% less calories than apple.
- Portabella mushroom has 72% less carbohydrates than apple.
- Portabella mushroom has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
- Portabella 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 Portabella Mushroom (Mushrooms, portabella, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Portabella mushroom has 58% less calories than apple - portabella mushroom has 22 calories per 100 grams and apple has 52 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, apple is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to portabella mushroom per calorie. Apple has a macronutrient ratio of 2:96:3 and for portabella mushroom, 31:57:12 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Apple | Portabella Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 2% | 31% |
| Carbohydrates | 96% | 57% |
| Fat | 3% | 12% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Portabella mushroom has 72% less carbohydrates than apple - portabella mushroom has 3.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and apple has 13.8g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in portabella mushroom are made of 66% sugar and 34% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in apple comprise of 81% sugar and 19% dietary fiber.
dietary fiber
Apple is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 85% more dietary fiber than portabella mushroom - portabella mushroom has 1.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and apple has 2.4g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Portabella mushroom has 3.1 times less sugar than apple - portabella mushroom has 2.5g of sugar per 100 grams and apple has 10.4g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Portabella mushroom has 712% more protein than apple - portabella mushroom has 2.1g of protein per 100 grams and apple has 0.26g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both portabella mushroom and apple are low in saturated fat - portabella mushroom has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and apple has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Apple has more Vitamin C than portabella mushroom - apple has 4.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and portabella mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Apple and portabella mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - apple has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and portabella mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Portabella mushroom has more Vitamin D than apple - portabella mushroom has 10iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and apple does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Portabella mushroom and apple contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - portabella mushroom has 0.02mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and apple has 0.18mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Apple and portabella mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - apple has 2.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and portabella mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Portabella mushroom has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
| Apple | Portabella Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.017 MG | 0.059 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.026 MG | 0.13 MG |
| Niacin | 0.091 MG | 4.494 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.061 MG | 1.14 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.041 MG | 0.148 MG |
| Folate | 3 UG | 28 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 0.05 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Portabella mushroom and apple contain similar amounts of calcium - portabella mushroom has 3mg of calcium per 100 grams and apple has 6mg of calcium.
iron
Portabella mushroom and apple contain similar amounts of iron - portabella mushroom has 0.31mg of iron per 100 grams and apple has 0.12mg of iron.
potassium
Portabella mushroom is an excellent source of potassium and it has 240% more potassium than apple - portabella mushroom has 364mg of potassium per 100 grams and apple has 107mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, portabella mushroom has more linoleic acid than apple per 100 grams.
| Apple | Portabella Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.043 G | 0.148 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.003 G |
| Total | 0.043 G | 0.151 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.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Apple (Apples, raw, with skin (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)) and Portabella Mushroom (Mushrooms, portabella, raw) .
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FAQ
Does portabella mushroom or apple contain more calories in 100 grams?Portabella mushroom has 60% less calories than apple - portabella mushroom has 22 calories in 100g and apple has 52 calories.
Is portabella mushroom or apple better for protein?
Portabella mushroom has 710% more protein than apple - portabella mushroom has 2.1g of protein per 100 grams and apple has 0.26g of protein.
Does portabella mushroom or apple have more carbohydrates?
By weight, portabella mushroom has 70% fewer carbohydrates than apple - portabella mushroom has 3.9g of carbs for 100g and apple has 13.8g of carbohydrates. the carbs in portabella mushroom are made of 70% sugar and 30% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in apple comprise of 80% sugar and 20% dietary fiber.
Does portabella mushroom or apple contain more potassium?
Portabella mushroom is a rich source of potassium and it has 240% more potassium than apple - portabella mushroom has 364mg of potassium in 100 grams and apple has 107mg of potassium.