Mushroom vs. Cabbage
Nutrition comparison of Mushroom and Cabbage
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
mushroom
versus
cabbage
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in mushroom and cabbage:
- Cabbage has signficantly more Vitamin K than mushroom.
- Cabbage has signficantly more calcium than mushroom.
- Cabbage is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Cabbage is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
- Mushroom has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, cabbage contains more folate.
- Mushroom is an excellent source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Mushroom (Mushrooms, white, raw) and Cabbage (Cabbage, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Cabbage and mushroom contain similar amounts of calories - cabbage has 25 calories per 100 grams and mushroom has 22 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, mushroom is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to cabbage per calorie. Mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 44:47:9 and for cabbage, 17:80:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Mushroom | Cabbage | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 44% | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 47% | 80% |
| Fat | 9% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cabbage and mushroom contain similar amounts of carbs - cabbage has 5.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.3g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in cabbage are made of 56% sugar and 44% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in mushroom comprise of 66% sugar and 34% dietary fiber.
dietary fiber
Cabbage is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 150% more dietary fiber than mushroom - cabbage has 2.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and mushroom has 1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Cabbage and mushroom contain similar amounts of sugar - cabbage has 3.2g of sugar per 100 grams and mushroom has 2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Mushroom has 141% more protein than cabbage - cabbage has 1.3g of protein per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both cabbage and mushroom are low in saturated fat - cabbage has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.05g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Cabbage is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 16 times more Vitamin C than mushroom - cabbage has 36.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and mushroom has 2.1mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Cabbage and mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - cabbage has 5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Mushroom has more Vitamin D than cabbage - mushroom has 7iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and cabbage does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Cabbage and mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - cabbage has 0.15mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.01mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cabbage has signficantly more Vitamin K than mushroom - cabbage has 76ug 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, cabbage contains more folate. Both mushroom and cabbage contain significant amounts of thiamin and Vitamin B6.
| Mushroom | Cabbage | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.081 MG | 0.061 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.402 MG | 0.04 MG |
| Niacin | 3.607 MG | 0.234 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.497 MG | 0.212 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.104 MG | 0.124 MG |
| Folate | 17 UG | 43 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.04 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Cabbage has signficantly more calcium than mushroom - cabbage has 40mg of calcium per 100 grams and mushroom has 3mg of calcium.
iron
Cabbage and mushroom contain similar amounts of iron - cabbage has 0.47mg of iron per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.5mg of iron.
potassium
Mushroom is an excellent source of potassium and it has 87% more potassium than cabbage - cabbage has 170mg 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 cabbage per 100 grams.
| Mushroom | Cabbage | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.16 G | 0.017 G |
| Total | 0.16 G | 0.017 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 cabbage or mushroom contain more calories in 100 grams?Cabbage and mushroom contain similar amounts of calories - cabbage has 25 calories in 100g and mushroom has 22 calories.
Is cabbage or mushroom better for protein?
Mushroom has 140% more protein than cabbage - cabbage has 1.3g of protein per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.1g of protein.
Does cabbage or mushroom have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cabbage and mushroom contain similar amounts of carbs - cabbage has 5.8g of carbs for 100g and mushroom has 3.3g of carbohydrates. the carbs in cabbage are made of 60% sugar and 40% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in mushroom comprise of 70% sugar and 30% dietary fiber.
Does cabbage or mushroom contain more potassium?
Mushroom is a rich source of potassium and it has 90% more potassium than cabbage - cabbage has 170mg of potassium in 100 grams and mushroom has 318mg of potassium.