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.
Detailed nutritional comparison of mushroom and cucumber 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 Cucumber (Cucumber, with peel, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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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 44:47:10 and for cucumber, 16:80:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Mushroom Cucumber
Protein 44% 16%
Carbohydrates 47% 80%
Fat 10% 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

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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


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Note: The specific food items compared are: Mushroom (Mushrooms, white, raw) and Cucumber (Cucumber, with peel, raw) .

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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.

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