Mushroom vs. Basil

Nutrition comparison of Mushroom and Basil


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

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

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

  • Both basil and mushroom are high in potassium.
  • Basil is a great source of Vitamin C.
  • Basil is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin K, calcium and iron.
  • Mushroom has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, basil contains more folate.
Detailed nutritional comparison of mushroom and basil 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 Basil (Basil, fresh) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Basil and mushroom contain similar amounts of calories - basil has 23 calories per 100 grams and mushroom has 22 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, mushroom is heavier in carbs, lighter in fat and similar to basil for protein. Mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 44:47:10 and for basil, 44:37:19 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Mushroom Basil
Protein 44% 44%
Carbohydrates 47% 37%
Fat 10% 19%
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carbohydrates

Both basil and mushroom are low in carbohydrates - basil has 2.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.3g of carbohydrates.

The carbs in basil are made of 84% dietary fiber and 16% sugar, whereas the carbs in mushroom comprise of 66% sugar and 34% dietary fiber.

dietary fiber

Basil has 60% more dietary fiber than mushroom - basil has 1.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and mushroom has 1g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Basil and mushroom contain similar amounts of sugar - basil has 0.3g of sugar per 100 grams and mushroom has 2g of sugar.

Protein

protein

Basil and mushroom contain similar amounts of protein - basil has 3.2g of protein per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.1g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both basil and mushroom are low in saturated fat - basil has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.05g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Basil is a great source of Vitamin C and it has 757% more Vitamin C than mushroom - basil has 18mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and mushroom has 2.1mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Basil is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than mushroom - basil has 264ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and mushroom does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin D

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

Vitamin E

Basil and mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - basil has 0.8mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.01mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Basil is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has more Vitamin K than mushroom - basil has 414.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and mushroom does not contain significant amounts.

The B Vitamins

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

Mushroom Basil
Thiamin 0.081 MG 0.034 MG
Riboflavin 0.402 MG 0.076 MG
Niacin 3.607 MG 0.902 MG
Pantothenic acid 1.497 MG 0.209 MG
Vitamin B6 0.104 MG 0.155 MG
Folate 17 UG 68 UG
Vitamin B12 0.04 UG ~

Minerals

calcium

Basil is an excellent source of calcium and it has 58 times more calcium than mushroom - basil has 177mg of calcium per 100 grams and mushroom has 3mg of calcium.

iron

Basil is an excellent source of iron and it has 534% more iron than mushroom - basil has 3.2mg of iron per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.5mg of iron.

potassium

Both basil and mushroom are high in potassium. Basil is very similar to basil for potassium - basil has 295mg 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 basil per 100 grams.

Mushroom Basil
linoleic acid 0.16 G 0.073 G
Total 0.16 G 0.073 G



Customize your serving size


The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).

You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Mushroom or Basil .

Note: The specific food items compared are: Mushroom (Mushrooms, white, raw) and Basil (Basil, fresh) .

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FAQ

Does basil or mushroom contain more calories in 100 grams?
Basil and mushroom contain similar amounts of calories - basil has 23 calories in 100g and mushroom has 22 calories.

Is basil or mushroom better for protein?
Basil and mushroom contain similar amounts of protein - basil has 3.2g of protein per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.1g of protein.

Does basil or mushroom have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both basil and mushroom are low in carbohydrates - basil has 2.7g of carbs for 100g and mushroom has 3.3g of carbohydrates. the carbs in basil are made of 80% dietary fiber and 20% sugar, whereas the carbs in mushroom comprise of 70% sugar and 30% dietary fiber.

Does basil or mushroom contain more calcium?
Basil is a rich source of calcium and it has 58 times more calcium than mushroom - basil has 177mg of calcium in 100 grams and mushroom has 3mg of calcium.

Does basil or mushroom contain more iron?
Basil is an abundant source of iron and it has 530% more iron than mushroom - basil has 3.2mg of iron in 100 grams and mushroom has 0.5mg of iron.

Does basil or mushroom contain more potassium?
Both basil and mushroom are high in potassium. Basil is very similar to basil for potassium - basil has 295mg of potassium in 100 grams and mushroom has 318mg of potassium.