Beech Mushroom vs. Broccoli
Nutrition comparison of Beech Mushroom and Broccoli
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
beech mushroom
versus
broccoli
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in beech mushroom and broccoli:
- Both broccoli and beech mushroom are high in potassium.
- Beech mushroom is an excellent source of Vitamin D.
- Broccoli has more folate.
- Broccoli is a great source of Vitamin K, calcium and dietary fiber.
- Broccoli is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Beech Mushroom (Mushrooms, beech, raw) and Broccoli (Broccoli, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Broccoli and beech mushroom contain similar amounts of calories - broccoli has 34 calories per 100 grams and beech mushroom has 35 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, beech mushroom is heavier in carbs, lighter in fat and similar to broccoli for protein. Beech mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 24:71:5 and for broccoli, 27:64:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Beech Mushroom | Broccoli | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 24% | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 71% | 64% |
| Fat | 5% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Broccoli and beech mushroom contain similar amounts of carbs - broccoli has 6.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and beech mushroom has 6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Broccoli is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 25 times more dietary fiber than beech mushroom - broccoli has 2.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and beech mushroom has 0.1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Beech mushroom has less sugar than broccoli - broccoli has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and beech mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Broccoli and beech mushroom contain similar amounts of protein - broccoli has 2.8g of protein per 100 grams and beech mushroom has 2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both broccoli and beech mushroom are low in saturated fat - broccoli has 0.11g of saturated fat per 100 grams and beech mushroom has 0.01g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Broccoli is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than beech mushroom - broccoli has 89.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and beech mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Broccoli has more Vitamin A than beech mushroom - broccoli has 31ug 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 broccoli - beech mushroom has 130iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and broccoli does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Broccoli has more Vitamin E than beech mushroom - broccoli has 0.78mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and beech mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Broccoli is a great source of Vitamin K and it has more Vitamin K than beech mushroom - broccoli has 101.6ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and beech mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Broccoli has more folate. Both beech mushroom and broccoli contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Beech Mushroom | Broccoli | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.12 MG | 0.071 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.17 MG | 0.117 MG |
| Niacin | 0.671 MG | 0.639 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.67 MG | 0.573 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.104 MG | 0.175 MG |
| Folate | 9.1 UG | 63 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Broccoli is a great source of calcium and it has 14 times more calcium than beech mushroom - broccoli has 47mg of calcium per 100 grams and beech mushroom has 3mg of calcium.
iron
Broccoli has 265% more iron than beech mushroom - broccoli has 0.73mg of iron per 100 grams and beech mushroom has 0.2mg of iron.
potassium
Both broccoli and beech mushroom are high in potassium. Beech mushroom has 28% more potassium than broccoli - broccoli has 316mg 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 broccoli contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Beech Mushroom | Broccoli | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.09 G | 0.049 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.006 G |
| Total | 0.09 G | 0.055 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).
You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Beech Mushroom or Broccoli .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Beech Mushroom (Mushrooms, beech, raw) and Broccoli (Broccoli, raw) .
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FAQ
Does broccoli or beech mushroom contain more calories in 100 grams?Broccoli and beech mushroom contain similar amounts of calories - broccoli has 34 calories in 100g and beech mushroom has 35 calories.
Does broccoli or beech mushroom have more carbohydrates?
By weight, broccoli and beech mushroom contain similar amounts of carbs - broccoli has 6.6g of carbs for 100g and beech mushroom has 6g of carbohydrates.
Does broccoli or beech mushroom contain more potassium?
Both broccoli and beech mushroom are high in potassium. Beech mushroom has 30% more potassium than broccoli - broccoli has 316mg of potassium in 100 grams and beech mushroom has 404mg of potassium.