Mushroom vs. Cocoa Powder

Nutrition comparison of Mushroom and Cocoa Powder


Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of mushroom versus cocoa powder (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in mushroom and cocoa powder:

  • Both cocoa powder and mushroom are high in potassium.
  • Cocoa powder is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber, iron and protein.
  • Mushroom has more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12.
Detailed nutritional comparison of mushroom and cocoa powder is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Mushroom (Mushrooms, white, raw) and Cocoa Powder (Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Cocoa powder is high in calories and mushroom has 90% less calories than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 228 calories per 100 grams and mushroom has 22 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, mushroom is much heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and lighter in fat compared to cocoa powder per calorie. Mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 44:47:9 and for cocoa powder, 19:54:27 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Mushroom Cocoa Powder
Protein 44% 19%
Carbohydrates 47% 54%
Fat 9% 27%
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Cocoa powder is high in carbohydrates and mushroom has 94% less carbohydrates than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 57.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.3g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Cocoa powder is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 36 times more dietary fiber than mushroom - cocoa powder has 37g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and mushroom has 1g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Cocoa powder and mushroom contain similar amounts of sugar - cocoa powder has 1.8g of sugar per 100 grams and mushroom has 2g of sugar.

Protein

protein

Cocoa powder is an excellent source of protein and it has 534% more protein than mushroom - cocoa powder has 19.6g of protein per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.1g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Cocoa powder is high in saturated fat and mushroom has 99% less saturated fat than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 8.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.05g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Mushroom has more Vitamin C than cocoa powder - mushroom has 2.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cocoa powder does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin D

Mushroom has more Vitamin D than cocoa powder - mushroom has 7iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and cocoa powder does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin E

Cocoa powder and mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - cocoa powder has 0.1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.01mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Cocoa powder and mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - cocoa powder has 2.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and mushroom does not contain significant amounts.

The B Vitamins

Mushroom has more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12. Both mushroom and cocoa powder contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.

Mushroom Cocoa Powder
Thiamin 0.081 MG 0.078 MG
Riboflavin 0.402 MG 0.241 MG
Niacin 3.607 MG 2.185 MG
Pantothenic acid 1.497 MG 0.254 MG
Vitamin B6 0.104 MG 0.118 MG
Folate 17 UG 32 UG
Vitamin B12 0.04 UG ~

Minerals

calcium

Cocoa powder is an excellent source of calcium and it has 41 times more calcium than mushroom - cocoa powder has 128mg of calcium per 100 grams and mushroom has 3mg of calcium.

iron

Cocoa powder is an excellent source of iron and it has 26 times more iron than mushroom - cocoa powder has 13.9mg of iron per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.5mg of iron.

potassium

Both cocoa powder and mushroom are high in potassium. Cocoa powder has 379% more potassium than mushroom - cocoa powder has 1524mg of potassium per 100 grams and mushroom has 318mg of potassium.

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, cocoa powder has more linoleic acid than mushroom per 100 grams.

Mushroom Cocoa Powder
linoleic acid 0.16 G 0.44 G
Total 0.16 G 0.44 G



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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: Mushroom (Mushrooms, white, raw) and Cocoa Powder (Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened) .

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FAQ

Does cocoa powder or mushroom contain more calories in 100 grams?
Cocoa powder is high in calories and mushroom has 90% less calories than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 228 calories in 100g and mushroom has 22 calories.

Is cocoa powder or mushroom better for protein?
Cocoa powder is a fantastic source of protein and it has 530% more protein than mushroom - cocoa powder has 19.6g of protein per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.1g of protein.

Does cocoa powder or mushroom have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cocoa powder is high in carbohydrates and mushroom has 90% fewer carbohydrates than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 57.9g of carbs for 100g and mushroom has 3.3g of carbohydrates.

Does cocoa powder or mushroom contain more calcium?
Cocoa powder is a rich source of calcium and it has 41 times more calcium than mushroom - cocoa powder has 128mg of calcium in 100 grams and mushroom has 3mg of calcium.

Does cocoa powder or mushroom contain more iron?
Cocoa powder is an abundant source of iron and it has 26 times more iron than mushroom - cocoa powder has 13.9mg of iron in 100 grams and mushroom has 0.5mg of iron.

Does cocoa powder or mushroom contain more potassium?
Both cocoa powder and mushroom are high in potassium. Cocoa powder has 380% more potassium than mushroom - cocoa powder has 1524mg of potassium in 100 grams and mushroom has 318mg of potassium.