Beech Mushroom vs. Yellow Corn
Nutrition comparison of Beech Mushroom and Cooked Yellow Corn
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
beech mushroom
versus
cooked
yellow corn
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in beech mushroom and yellow corn:
- Both yellow corn and beech mushroom are high in potassium.
- Beech mushroom has 64% less calories than yellow corn.
- Beech mushroom has 71% less carbohydrates than yellow corn.
- Beech mushroom has more riboflavin, however, yellow corn contains more niacin and folate.
- Beech mushroom is an excellent source of Vitamin D.
- Yellow corn is a great source of dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Beech Mushroom (Mushrooms, beech, raw) and Yellow Corn (Corn, sweet, yellow, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Beech mushroom has 64% less calories than yellow corn - yellow corn has 96 calories per 100 grams and beech mushroom has 35 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, beech mushroom is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and lighter in fat compared to yellow corn per calorie. Beech mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 25:72:4 and for yellow corn, 12:76:12 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Beech Mushroom | Yellow Corn | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 25% | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 72% | 76% |
| Fat | 4% | 12% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Beech mushroom has 71% less carbohydrates than yellow corn - yellow corn has 21g of total carbs per 100 grams and beech mushroom has 6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Yellow corn is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 23 times more dietary fiber than beech mushroom - yellow corn has 2.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and beech mushroom has 0.1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Beech mushroom has less sugar than yellow corn - yellow corn has 4.5g of sugar per 100 grams and beech mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Yellow corn and beech mushroom contain similar amounts of protein - yellow corn has 3.4g of protein per 100 grams and beech mushroom has 2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both yellow corn and beech mushroom are low in saturated fat - yellow corn has 0.2g of saturated fat per 100 grams and beech mushroom has 0.01g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Yellow corn has more Vitamin C than beech mushroom - yellow corn has 5.5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and beech mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Yellow corn has more Vitamin A than beech mushroom - yellow corn has 13ug of Vitamin A 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 more Vitamin D than yellow corn - beech mushroom has 130iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and yellow corn does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Yellow corn and beech mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - yellow corn has 0.09mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and beech mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Yellow corn and beech mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - yellow corn has 0.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and beech mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Beech mushroom has more riboflavin, however, yellow corn contains more niacin and folate. Both beech mushroom and yellow corn contain significant amounts of thiamin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Beech Mushroom | Yellow Corn | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.12 MG | 0.093 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.17 MG | 0.057 MG |
| Niacin | 0.671 MG | 1.683 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.67 MG | 0.792 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.104 MG | 0.139 MG |
| Folate | 9.1 UG | 23 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Yellow corn and beech mushroom contain similar amounts of calcium - yellow corn has 3mg of calcium per 100 grams and beech mushroom has 3mg of calcium.
iron
Yellow corn and beech mushroom contain similar amounts of iron - yellow corn has 0.45mg of iron per 100 grams and beech mushroom has 0.2mg of iron.
potassium
Both yellow corn and beech mushroom are high in potassium. Beech mushroom has 85% more potassium than yellow corn - yellow corn has 218mg of potassium per 100 grams and beech mushroom has 404mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, yellow corn has more linoleic acid than beech mushroom per 100 grams.
| Beech Mushroom | Yellow Corn | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.09 G | 0.586 G |
| Total | 0.09 G | 0.586 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 Yellow Corn (Corn, sweet, yellow, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt) .
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FAQ
Does yellow corn or beech mushroom contain more calories in 100 grams?Beech mushroom has 60% less calories than yellow corn - yellow corn has 96 calories in 100g and beech mushroom has 35 calories.
Does yellow corn or beech mushroom have more carbohydrates?
By weight, beech mushroom has 70% fewer carbohydrates than yellow corn - yellow corn has 21g of carbs for 100g and beech mushroom has 6g of carbohydrates.
Does yellow corn or beech mushroom contain more potassium?
Both yellow corn and beech mushroom are high in potassium. Beech mushroom has 90% more potassium than yellow corn - yellow corn has 218mg of potassium in 100 grams and beech mushroom has 404mg of potassium.