Mushroom vs. Kit Kat
Nutrition comparison of Mushroom and Kit Kat
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
mushroom
versus
kit kat
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in mushroom and kit kat:
- Both kit kat and mushroom are high in potassium.
- Kit kat is an excellent source of calcium.
- Mushroom has more niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6, however, kit kat contains more Vitamin B12.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Mushroom (Mushrooms, white, raw) and Kit Kat (Candies, KIT KAT Wafer Bar) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Kit kat is high in calories and mushroom has 96% less calories than kit kat - kit kat has 518 calories per 100 grams and mushroom has 22 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, mushroom is much heavier in protein, much lighter in fat and similar to kit kat for carbs. Mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 44:47:9 and for kit kat, 5:50:45 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Mushroom | Kit Kat | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 44% | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 47% | 50% |
| Fat | 9% | 45% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Kit kat is high in carbohydrates and mushroom has 95% less carbohydrates than kit kat - kit kat has 64.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Kit kat and mushroom contain similar amounts of dietary fiber - kit kat has 1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and mushroom has 1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Kit kat is high in sugar and mushroom has 96% less sugar than kit kat - kit kat has 48.7g of sugar per 100 grams and mushroom has 2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Kit kat has 111% more protein than mushroom - kit kat has 6.5g of protein per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Kit kat is high in saturated fat and mushroom has 100% less saturated fat than kit kat - kit kat has 18g of saturated fat per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.05g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both kit kat and mushroom are low in trans fat - kit kat has 0.1g of trans fat per 100 grams and mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Mushroom has less cholesterol than kit kat - kit kat has 11mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Mushroom has more Vitamin C than kit kat - mushroom has 2.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and kit kat does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Kit kat has more Vitamin A than mushroom - kit kat has 24ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Mushroom has more Vitamin D than kit kat - mushroom has 7iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and kit kat does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Kit kat and mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - kit kat has 0.34mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.01mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Kit kat has more Vitamin K than mushroom - kit kat has 5.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Mushroom has more niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6, however, kit kat contains more Vitamin B12. Both mushroom and kit kat contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin and folate.
| Mushroom | Kit Kat | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.081 MG | 0.117 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.402 MG | 0.21 MG |
| Niacin | 3.607 MG | 0.5 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.497 MG | 0.64 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.104 MG | 0.02 MG |
| Folate | 17 UG | 14 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.04 UG | 0.56 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Kit kat is an excellent source of calcium and it has 40 times more calcium than mushroom - kit kat has 125mg of calcium per 100 grams and mushroom has 3mg of calcium.
iron
Kit kat has 100% more iron than mushroom - kit kat has 1mg of iron per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.5mg of iron.
potassium
Both kit kat and mushroom are high in potassium. Mushroom has 38% more potassium than kit kat - kit kat has 231mg of potassium per 100 grams and mushroom has 318mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, kit kat has more linoleic acid than mushroom per 100 grams.
| Mushroom | Kit Kat | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.16 G | 0.821 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.15 G |
| Total | 0.16 G | 0.971 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 kit kat or mushroom contain more calories in 100 grams?Kit kat is high in calories and mushroom has 100% less calories than kit kat - kit kat has 518 calories in 100g and mushroom has 22 calories.
Is kit kat or mushroom better for protein?
Kit kat has 110% more protein than mushroom - kit kat has 6.5g of protein per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.1g of protein.
Does kit kat or mushroom have more carbohydrates?
By weight, kit kat is high in carbohydrates and mushroom has 100% fewer carbohydrates than kit kat - kit kat has 64.6g of carbs for 100g and mushroom has 3.3g of carbohydrates.
Does kit kat or mushroom contain more calcium?
Kit kat is a rich source of calcium and it has 40 times more calcium than mushroom - kit kat has 125mg of calcium in 100 grams and mushroom has 3mg of calcium.
Does kit kat or mushroom contain more potassium?
Both kit kat and mushroom are high in potassium. Mushroom has 40% more potassium than kit kat - kit kat has 231mg of potassium in 100 grams and mushroom has 318mg of potassium.