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.
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.
Calories and Carbs
calories
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 | |
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| Protein | 44% | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 47% | 54% |
| Fat | 9% | 27% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
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 |
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: 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.