Mushroom vs. Cucumber
Nutrition comparison of Mushroom and Cucumber
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
mushroom
versus
cucumber
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in mushroom and cucumber:
- Mushroom has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
- Mushroom is an excellent source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Mushroom (Mushrooms, white, raw) and Cucumber (Cucumber, with peel, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Cucumber and mushroom contain similar amounts of calories - cucumber has 15 calories per 100 grams and mushroom has 22 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, mushroom is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to cucumber per calorie. Mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 44:47:9 and for cucumber, 15:80:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Mushroom | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 44% | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 47% | 80% |
| Fat | 9% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both cucumber and mushroom are low in carbohydrates - cucumber has 3.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.3g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in cucumber are made of 56% sugar, 28% starch and 17% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in mushroom comprise of 66% sugar and 34% dietary fiber.
dietary fiber
Mushroom has 100% more dietary fiber than cucumber - cucumber has 0.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and mushroom has 1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Cucumber and mushroom contain similar amounts of sugar - cucumber has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and mushroom has 2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Mushroom has 375% more protein than cucumber - cucumber has 0.65g of protein per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both cucumber and mushroom are low in saturated fat - cucumber has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.05g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Cucumber and mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - cucumber has 2.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and mushroom has 2.1mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Cucumber and mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - cucumber has 5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Mushroom has more Vitamin D than cucumber - mushroom has 7iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and cucumber does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Cucumber and mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - cucumber has 0.03mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.01mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cucumber has more Vitamin K than mushroom - cucumber has 16.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Mushroom has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12. Both mushroom and cucumber contain significant amounts of folate.
| Mushroom | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.081 MG | 0.027 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.402 MG | 0.033 MG |
| Niacin | 3.607 MG | 0.098 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.497 MG | 0.259 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.104 MG | 0.04 MG |
| Folate | 17 UG | 7 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.04 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Cucumber has 433% more calcium than mushroom - cucumber has 16mg of calcium per 100 grams and mushroom has 3mg of calcium.
iron
Cucumber and mushroom contain similar amounts of iron - cucumber has 0.28mg of iron per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.5mg of iron.
potassium
Mushroom is an excellent source of potassium and it has 116% more potassium than cucumber - cucumber has 147mg of potassium per 100 grams and mushroom has 318mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, mushroom has more linoleic acid than cucumber per 100 grams.
| Mushroom | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.16 G | 0.028 G |
| Total | 0.16 G | 0.028 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.
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin E | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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FAQ
Does cucumber or mushroom contain more calories in 100 grams?Cucumber and mushroom contain similar amounts of calories - cucumber has 15 calories in 100g and mushroom has 22 calories.
Is cucumber or mushroom better for protein?
Mushroom has 380% more protein than cucumber - cucumber has 0.65g of protein per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.1g of protein.
Does cucumber or mushroom have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both cucumber and mushroom are low in carbohydrates - cucumber has 3.6g of carbs for 100g and mushroom has 3.3g of carbohydrates. the carbs in cucumber are made of 60% sugar, 30% starch and 20% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in mushroom comprise of 70% sugar and 30% dietary fiber.
Does cucumber or mushroom contain more potassium?
Mushroom is a rich source of potassium and it has 120% more potassium than cucumber - cucumber has 147mg of potassium in 100 grams and mushroom has 318mg of potassium.