Boiled Egg vs. Mushroom
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Boiled Egg and Mushroom
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cooked
boiled egg
versus
mushroom
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in boiled egg and mushroom:
- Boiled egg is a great source of Vitamin A, Vitamin D and calcium.
- Boiled egg is an excellent source of protein.
- Mushroom has 64.3 times less saturated fat than boiled egg.
- Mushroom has more niacin, however, boiled egg contains more folate and Vitamin B12.
- Mushroom is an excellent source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Boiled Egg (Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled) and Mushroom (Mushrooms, white, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Boiled egg is high in calories and mushroom has 86% less calories than boiled egg - boiled egg has 155 calories per 100 grams and mushroom has 22 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, boiled egg is lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to mushroom per calorie. Boiled egg has a macronutrient ratio of 34:3:63 and for mushroom, 43:43:14 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Boiled Egg | Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 34% | 43% |
| Carbohydrates | 3% | 43% |
| Fat | 63% | 14% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both boiled egg and mushroom are low in carbohydrates - boiled egg has 1.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.3g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in mushroom are made of 66% sugar and 34% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in boiled egg comprise of 100% sugar.
dietary fiber
Mushroom has more dietary fiber than boiled egg - mushroom has 1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and boiled egg does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Boiled egg and mushroom contain similar amounts of sugar - boiled egg has 1.1g of sugar per 100 grams and mushroom has 2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Boiled egg is an excellent source of protein and it has 307% more protein than mushroom - boiled egg has 12.6g of protein per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Mushroom has 64.3 times less saturated fat than boiled egg - boiled egg has 3.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.05g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Boiled egg is high in cholesterol and mushroom has less cholesterol than boiled egg - boiled egg has 373mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Mushroom has more Vitamin C than boiled egg - mushroom has 2.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and boiled egg does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Boiled egg is a great source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than mushroom - boiled egg has 149ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Boiled egg is a great source of Vitamin D and it has 11 times more Vitamin D than mushroom - boiled egg has 87iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and mushroom has 7iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Boiled egg and mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - boiled egg has 1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.01mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Boiled egg and mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - boiled egg has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Mushroom has more niacin, however, boiled egg contains more folate and Vitamin B12. Both boiled egg and mushroom contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Boiled Egg | Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.066 MG | 0.081 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.513 MG | 0.402 MG |
| Niacin | 0.064 MG | 3.607 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.398 MG | 1.497 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.121 MG | 0.104 MG |
| Folate | 44 UG | 17 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.11 UG | 0.04 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Boiled egg is a great source of calcium and it has 15 times more calcium than mushroom - boiled egg has 50mg of calcium per 100 grams and mushroom has 3mg of calcium.
iron
Boiled egg has 138% more iron than mushroom - boiled egg has 1.2mg of iron per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.5mg of iron.
potassium
Mushroom is an excellent source of potassium and it has 152% more potassium than boiled egg - boiled egg has 126mg of potassium per 100 grams and mushroom has 318mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, boiled egg has more linoleic acid than mushroom per 100 grams.
| Boiled Egg | Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 1.188 G | 0.16 G |
| other omega 6 | 0.149 G | ~ |
| Total | 1.337 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: Boiled Egg (Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled) and Mushroom (Mushrooms, white, raw) .
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FAQ
Does boiled egg or mushroom contain more calories in 100 grams?Boiled egg is high in calories and mushroom has 90% less calories than boiled egg - boiled egg has 155 calories in 100g and mushroom has 22 calories.
Is boiled egg or mushroom better for protein?
Boiled egg is a fantastic source of protein and it has 310% more protein than mushroom - boiled egg has 12.6g of protein per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.1g of protein.
Does boiled egg or mushroom have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both boiled egg and mushroom are low in carbohydrates - boiled egg has 1.1g of carbs for 100g and mushroom has 3.3g of carbohydrates. the carbs in mushroom are made of 70% sugar and 30% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in boiled egg comprise of 100% sugar.
Does boiled egg or mushroom contain more potassium?
Mushroom is a rich source of potassium and it has 150% more potassium than boiled egg - boiled egg has 126mg of potassium in 100 grams and mushroom has 318mg of potassium.