Beech Mushroom vs. Mushroom
Nutrition comparison of Beech Mushroom and Mushroom
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
beech mushroom
versus
mushroom
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in beech mushroom and mushroom:
- Both mushroom and beech mushroom are high in potassium.
- Beech mushroom is an excellent source of Vitamin D.
- Mushroom has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Beech Mushroom (Mushrooms, beech, raw) and Mushroom (Mushrooms, white, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Mushroom and beech mushroom contain similar amounts of calories - mushroom has 22 calories per 100 grams and beech mushroom has 35 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, beech mushroom is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to mushroom per calorie. Beech mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 25:72:4 and for mushroom, 44:47:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Beech Mushroom | Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 25% | 44% |
| Carbohydrates | 72% | 47% |
| Fat | 4% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Mushroom and beech mushroom contain similar amounts of carbs - mushroom has 3.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and beech mushroom has 6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Mushroom has 900% more dietary fiber than beech mushroom - mushroom has 1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and beech mushroom has 0.1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Beech mushroom has less sugar than mushroom - mushroom has 2g of sugar per 100 grams and beech mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Mushroom and beech mushroom contain similar amounts of protein - mushroom has 3.1g of protein per 100 grams and beech mushroom has 2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both mushroom and beech mushroom are low in saturated fat - mushroom has 0.05g of saturated fat per 100 grams and beech mushroom has 0.01g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Mushroom has more Vitamin C than beech mushroom - mushroom has 2.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and beech mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Beech mushroom is an excellent source of Vitamin D and it has 17 times more Vitamin D than mushroom - mushroom has 7iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and beech mushroom has 130iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Mushroom and beech mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - mushroom has 0.01mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and beech mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Mushroom has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12. Both beech mushroom and mushroom contain significant amounts of thiamin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Beech Mushroom | Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.12 MG | 0.081 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.17 MG | 0.402 MG |
| Niacin | 0.671 MG | 3.607 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.67 MG | 1.497 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.104 MG | 0.104 MG |
| Folate | 9.1 UG | 17 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 0.04 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Mushroom and beech mushroom contain similar amounts of calcium - mushroom has 3mg of calcium per 100 grams and beech mushroom has 3mg of calcium.
iron
Mushroom and beech mushroom contain similar amounts of iron - mushroom has 0.5mg of iron per 100 grams and beech mushroom has 0.2mg of iron.
potassium
Both mushroom and beech mushroom are high in potassium. Beech mushroom has 27% more potassium than mushroom - mushroom has 318mg of potassium per 100 grams and beech mushroom has 404mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both beech mushroom and mushroom contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Beech Mushroom | Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.09 G | 0.16 G |
| Total | 0.09 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.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Beech Mushroom (Mushrooms, beech, raw) and Mushroom (Mushrooms, white, raw) .
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FAQ
Does mushroom or beech mushroom contain more calories in 100 grams?Mushroom and beech mushroom contain similar amounts of calories - mushroom has 22 calories in 100g and beech mushroom has 35 calories.
Is mushroom or beech mushroom better for protein?
Mushroom and beech mushroom contain similar amounts of protein - mushroom has 3.1g of protein per 100 grams and beech mushroom has 2g of protein.
Does mushroom or beech mushroom have more carbohydrates?
By weight, mushroom and beech mushroom contain similar amounts of carbs - mushroom has 3.3g of carbs for 100g and beech mushroom has 6g of carbohydrates.
Does mushroom or beech mushroom contain more potassium?
Both mushroom and beech mushroom are high in potassium. Beech mushroom has 30% more potassium than mushroom - mushroom has 318mg of potassium in 100 grams and beech mushroom has 404mg of potassium.