Mushroom vs. Brussels Sprouts

Nutrition comparison of Mushroom and Brussels Sprouts


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

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

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

  • Both brussels sprouts and mushroom are high in potassium.
  • Brussels sprout is a great source of calcium.
  • Brussels sprout is an excellent source of Vitamin C, Vitamin K and dietary fiber.
  • Mushroom has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, brussels sprout contains more Vitamin B6 and folate.
Detailed nutritional comparison of mushroom and brussels sprouts 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 Brussels Sprouts (Brussels sprouts, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Mushroom has 49% less calories than brussels sprout - brussels sprout has 43 calories per 100 grams and mushroom has 22 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, mushroom is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to brussels sprouts per calorie. Mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 44:47:10 and for brussels sprouts, 26:69:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Mushroom Brussels Sprouts
Protein 44% 26%
Carbohydrates 47% 69%
Fat 10% 5%
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carbohydrates

Brussels sprouts and mushroom contain similar amounts of carbs - brussels sprout has 9g of total carbs per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.3g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Brussels sprout is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 280% more dietary fiber than mushroom - brussels sprout has 3.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and mushroom has 1g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Brussels sprouts and mushroom contain similar amounts of sugar - brussels sprout has 2.2g of sugar per 100 grams and mushroom has 2g of sugar.

Protein

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Brussels sprouts and mushroom contain similar amounts of protein - brussels sprout has 3.4g of protein per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.1g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both brussels sprouts and mushroom are low in saturated fat - brussels sprout has 0.06g of saturated fat per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.05g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Brussels sprout is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 39 times more Vitamin C than mushroom - brussels sprout has 85mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and mushroom has 2.1mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Brussels sprout has more Vitamin A than mushroom - brussels sprout has 38ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and mushroom does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin D

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

Vitamin E

Brussels sprouts and mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - brussels sprout has 0.88mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.01mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Brussels sprout is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has more Vitamin K than mushroom - brussels sprout has 177ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and mushroom does not contain significant amounts.

The B Vitamins

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

Mushroom Brussels Sprouts
Thiamin 0.081 MG 0.139 MG
Riboflavin 0.402 MG 0.09 MG
Niacin 3.607 MG 0.745 MG
Pantothenic acid 1.497 MG 0.309 MG
Vitamin B6 0.104 MG 0.219 MG
Folate 17 UG 61 UG
Vitamin B12 0.04 UG ~

Minerals

calcium

Brussels sprout is a great source of calcium and it has 13 times more calcium than mushroom - brussels sprout has 42mg of calcium per 100 grams and mushroom has 3mg of calcium.

iron

Brussels sprout has 180% more iron than mushroom - brussels sprout has 1.4mg of iron per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.5mg of iron.

potassium

Both brussels sprouts and mushroom are high in potassium. Brussels sprout has 22% more potassium than mushroom - brussels sprout has 389mg 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 brussels sprout per 100 grams.

Mushroom Brussels Sprouts
linoleic acid 0.16 G 0.045 G
other omega 6 ~ 0.001 G
Total 0.16 G 0.046 G



Customize your serving size


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Note: The specific food items compared are: Mushroom (Mushrooms, white, raw) and Brussels Sprouts (Brussels sprouts, raw) .

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FAQ

Does brussels sprouts or mushroom contain more calories in 100 grams?
Mushroom has 50% less calories than brussels sprout - brussels sprout has 43 calories in 100g and mushroom has 22 calories.

Is brussels sprouts or mushroom better for protein?
Brussels sprouts and mushroom contain similar amounts of protein - brussels sprout has 3.4g of protein per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.1g of protein.

Does brussels sprouts or mushroom have more carbohydrates?
By weight, brussels sprouts and mushroom contain similar amounts of carbs - brussels sprout has 9g of carbs for 100g and mushroom has 3.3g of carbohydrates.

Does brussels sprouts or mushroom contain more potassium?
Both brussels sprouts and mushroom are high in potassium. Brussels sprout has 20% more potassium than mushroom - brussels sprout has 389mg of potassium in 100 grams and mushroom has 318mg of potassium.