Greek Yogurt vs. Mushroom

Q: Does greek yogurt or mushroom contain more protein?

Greek yogurt is a great source of protein and it has 222% more protein than mushroom - greek yogurt has 10g of protein per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.1g of protein.

Nutrition comparison of Greek Yogurt and Mushroom

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

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

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For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in greek yogurt and mushroom:

Greek yogurt has signficantly more Vitamin A than mushroom.
Greek yogurt is a great source of protein.
Greek yogurt is an excellent source of calcium.
Mushroom has 23.6 times less saturated fat than greek yogurt.
Mushroom has 70% less calories than greek yogurt.
Mushroom has more niacin and pantothenic acid, however, greek yogurt contains more Vitamin B12.
Mushroom is an excellent source of potassium.

Detailed nutritional comparison of greek yogurt and mushroom 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: Greek Yogurt (Yogurt, Greek, plain, lowfat) and Mushroom (Mushrooms, white, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.

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Calories and Carbs

calories

Mushroom has 70% less calories than greek yogurt - greek yogurt has 73 calories per 100 grams and mushroom has 22 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, greek yogurt is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to mushroom per calorie. Greek yogurt has a macronutrient ratio of 55:22:24 and for mushroom, 44:47:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

	Greek Yogurt	Mushroom
Protein	55%	44%
Carbohydrates	22%	47%
Fat	24%	9%
Alcohol	~	~

carbohydrates

Both greek yogurt and mushroom are low in carbohydrates - greek yogurt has 3.9g 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 greek yogurt comprise of 100% sugar.

dietary fiber

Mushroom has more dietary fiber than greek yogurt - mushroom has 1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and greek yogurt does not contain significant amounts.

sugar

Greek yogurt and mushroom contain similar amounts of sugar - greek yogurt has 3.6g of sugar per 100 grams and mushroom has 2g of sugar.

Protein

protein

Greek yogurt is a great source of protein and it has 222% more protein than mushroom - greek yogurt has 10g of protein per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.1g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Mushroom has 23.6 times less saturated fat than greek yogurt - greek yogurt has 1.2g of saturated fat per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.05g of saturated fat.

trans fat

Both greek yogurt and mushroom are low in trans fat - greek yogurt has 0.06g of trans fat per 100 grams and mushroom does not contain significant amounts.

cholesterol

Mushroom has less cholesterol than greek yogurt - greek yogurt has 10mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and mushroom does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Greek yogurt and mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - greek yogurt has 0.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and mushroom has 2.1mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Greek yogurt has signficantly more Vitamin A than mushroom - greek yogurt has 90ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and mushroom does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin D

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

Vitamin E

Greek yogurt and mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - greek yogurt has 0.04mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.01mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Greek yogurt and mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - greek yogurt has 0.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and mushroom does not contain significant amounts.

The B Vitamins

Mushroom has more niacin and pantothenic acid, however, greek yogurt contains more Vitamin B12. Both greek yogurt and mushroom contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, Vitamin B6 and folate.

	Greek Yogurt	Mushroom
Thiamin	0.044 MG	0.081 MG
Riboflavin	0.233 MG	0.402 MG
Niacin	0.197 MG	3.607 MG
Pantothenic acid	0.47 MG	1.497 MG
Vitamin B6	0.055 MG	0.104 MG
Folate	12 UG	17 UG
Vitamin B12	0.52 UG	0.04 UG

Minerals

calcium

Greek yogurt is an excellent source of calcium and it has 37 times more calcium than mushroom - greek yogurt has 115mg of calcium per 100 grams and mushroom has 3mg of calcium.

iron

Mushroom has 11 times more iron than greek yogurt - greek yogurt has 0.04mg of iron per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.5mg of iron.

potassium

Mushroom is an excellent source of potassium and it has 126% more potassium than greek yogurt - greek yogurt has 141mg 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 greek yogurt per 100 grams.

	Greek Yogurt	Mushroom
other omega 6	0.002 G	~
linoleic acid	0.065 G	0.16 G
Total	0.067 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.

Note: The specific food items compared are: Greek Yogurt (Yogurt, Greek, plain, lowfat) and Mushroom (Mushrooms, white, raw) .

Greek Yogurt g ()	Daily Values (%)
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G %	carbohydrates	G %
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G	sugar	G
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G %	saturated fat	G %
G	monounsaturated fat	G
G	polyunsaturated fat	G
G	trans fat	G
MG	cholesterol	MG
MG %	sodium	MG %
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UG %	Vitamin A	UG %
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MG %	potassium	MG %
MG %	thiamin (Vit B1)	MG %
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MG %	pantothenic acid (Vit B5)	MG %
UG %	folate (Vit B9)	UG %
UG %	Vitamin B12	UG %
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UG %	Vitamin K	UG %
G %	protein	G %
UG %	biotin (Vit B7)	UG %
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UG %	fluoride	UG %
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G	Water	G
G	Starch	G
G	Alcohol	G

Food	Amount	Action
Greek Yogurt	container
Mushroom	cup, pieces or slices

FAQ

Does greek yogurt or mushroom contain more calories in 100 grams?
Mushroom has 70% less calories than greek yogurt - greek yogurt has 73 calories in 100g and mushroom has 22 calories.

Is greek yogurt or mushroom better for protein?
Greek yogurt is a great source of protein and it has 220% more protein than mushroom - greek yogurt has 10g of protein per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.1g of protein.

Does greek yogurt or mushroom have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both greek yogurt and mushroom are low in carbohydrates - greek yogurt has 3.9g 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 greek yogurt comprise of 100% sugar.

Does greek yogurt or mushroom contain more calcium?
Greek yogurt is a rich source of calcium and it has 37 times more calcium than mushroom - greek yogurt has 115mg of calcium in 100 grams and mushroom has 3mg of calcium.

Does greek yogurt or mushroom contain more potassium?
Mushroom is a rich source of potassium and it has 130% more potassium than greek yogurt - greek yogurt has 141mg of potassium in 100 grams and mushroom has 318mg of potassium.

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