Egg vs. Mushroom
Nutrition comparison of Egg and Mushroom
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
egg
versus
mushroom
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in egg and mushroom:
- Egg is a great source of Vitamin D and calcium.
- Egg is an excellent source of Vitamin A and protein.
- Mushroom has 61.5 times less saturated fat than egg.
- Mushroom has more niacin, however, egg contains more folate and Vitamin B12.
- Mushroom is an excellent source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Egg (Egg, whole, raw, fresh) and Mushroom (Mushrooms, white, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Egg is high in calories and mushroom has 85% less calories than egg - egg has 143 calories per 100 grams and mushroom has 22 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, egg is lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to mushroom per calorie. Egg has a macronutrient ratio of 36:2:62 and for mushroom, 43:43:14 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Egg | Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 36% | 43% |
| Carbohydrates | 2% | 43% |
| Fat | 62% | 14% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both egg and mushroom are low in carbohydrates - egg has 0.72g of total carbs per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.3g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in mushroom are made of 66% sugar and 34% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in egg comprise of 100% sugar.
dietary fiber
Mushroom has more dietary fiber than egg - mushroom has 1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and egg does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Egg and mushroom contain similar amounts of sugar - egg has 0.37g of sugar per 100 grams and mushroom has 2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Egg is an excellent source of protein and it has 306% more protein than mushroom - egg has 12.6g of protein per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Mushroom has 61.5 times less saturated fat than egg - egg has 3.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.05g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both egg and mushroom are low in trans fat - egg has 0.04g of trans fat per 100 grams and mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Egg is high in cholesterol and mushroom has less cholesterol than egg - egg has 372mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Mushroom has more Vitamin C than egg - mushroom has 2.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and egg does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Egg is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than mushroom - egg has 160ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Egg is a great source of Vitamin D and it has 10 times more Vitamin D than mushroom - egg has 82iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and mushroom has 7iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Egg and mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - egg has 1.1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.01mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Egg and mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - egg has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Mushroom has more niacin, however, egg contains more folate and Vitamin B12. Both egg and mushroom contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Egg | Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.04 MG | 0.081 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.457 MG | 0.402 MG |
| Niacin | 0.075 MG | 3.607 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.533 MG | 1.497 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.17 MG | 0.104 MG |
| Folate | 47 UG | 17 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.89 UG | 0.04 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Egg is a great source of calcium and it has 17 times more calcium than mushroom - egg has 56mg of calcium per 100 grams and mushroom has 3mg of calcium.
iron
Egg has 250% more iron than mushroom - egg has 1.8mg of iron per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.5mg of iron.
potassium
Mushroom is an excellent source of potassium and it has 130% more potassium than egg - egg has 138mg of potassium per 100 grams and mushroom has 318mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, egg has more linoleic acid than mushroom per 100 grams.
| Egg | Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.022 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 1.555 G | 0.16 G |
| Total | 1.577 G | 0.16 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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FAQ
Does egg or mushroom contain more calories in 100 grams?Egg is high in calories and mushroom has 90% less calories than egg - egg has 143 calories in 100g and mushroom has 22 calories.
Is egg or mushroom better for protein?
Egg is a fantastic source of protein and it has 310% more protein than mushroom - egg has 12.6g of protein per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.1g of protein.
Does egg or mushroom have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both egg and mushroom are low in carbohydrates - egg has 0.72g of carbs for 100g and mushroom has 3.3g of carbohydrates. the carbs in mushroom are made of 70% sugar and 30% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in egg comprise of 100% sugar.
Does egg or mushroom contain more potassium?
Mushroom is a rich source of potassium and it has 130% more potassium than egg - egg has 138mg of potassium in 100 grams and mushroom has 318mg of potassium.