Mushroom vs. Chia Seeds
Nutrition comparison of Mushroom and Chia Seeds
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
mushroom
versus
chia seeds
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in mushroom and chia seeds:
- Both chia seeds and mushroom are high in potassium.
- Chia seed has more thiamin, niacin and folate, however, mushroom contains more riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
- Chia seed is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber, iron and protein.
- Mushroom has 65.6 times less saturated fat than chia seed.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Mushroom (Mushrooms, white, raw) and Chia Seeds (Seeds, chia seeds, dried) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Chia seed is high in calories and mushroom has 95% less calories than chia seed - chia seed has 486 calories per 100 grams and mushroom has 22 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, mushroom is much heavier in protein, heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to chia seeds per calorie. Mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 44:47:9 and for chia seeds, 13:33:54 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Mushroom | Chia Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 44% | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 47% | 33% |
| Fat | 9% | 54% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Chia seed is high in carbohydrates and mushroom has 92% less carbohydrates than chia seed - chia seed has 42.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Chia seed is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 33 times more dietary fiber than mushroom - chia seed has 34.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and mushroom has 1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Chia seed has less sugar than mushroom - mushroom has 2g of sugar per 100 grams and chia seed does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Chia seed is an excellent source of protein and it has 435% more protein than mushroom - chia seed has 16.5g of protein per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Mushroom has 65.6 times less saturated fat than chia seed - chia seed has 3.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.05g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both chia seeds and mushroom are low in trans fat - chia seed has 0.14g of trans fat per 100 grams and mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Chia seeds and mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - chia seed has 1.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and mushroom has 2.1mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Chia seed has more Vitamin A than mushroom - chia seed has 16.2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Mushroom has more Vitamin D than chia seed - mushroom has 7iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and chia seed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Chia seeds and mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - chia seed has 0.5mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.01mg of Vitamin E.
The B Vitamins
Chia seed has more thiamin, niacin and folate, however, mushroom contains more riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
| Mushroom | Chia Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.081 MG | 0.62 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.402 MG | 0.17 MG |
| Niacin | 3.607 MG | 8.83 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.497 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.104 MG | ~ |
| Folate | 17 UG | 49 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.04 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Chia seed is an excellent source of calcium and it has 209 times more calcium than mushroom - chia seed has 631mg of calcium per 100 grams and mushroom has 3mg of calcium.
iron
Chia seed is an excellent source of iron and it has 14 times more iron than mushroom - chia seed has 7.7mg of iron per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.5mg of iron.
potassium
Both chia seeds and mushroom are high in potassium. Chia seed has 28% more potassium than mushroom - chia seed has 407mg of potassium per 100 grams and mushroom has 318mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, chia seed has more linoleic acid than mushroom per 100 grams.
| Mushroom | Chia Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.16 G | 5.835 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.093 G |
| Total | 0.16 G | 5.928 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: Mushroom (Mushrooms, white, raw) and Chia Seeds (Seeds, chia seeds, dried) .
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FAQ
Does chia seeds or mushroom contain more calories in 100 grams?Chia seed is high in calories and mushroom has 100% less calories than chia seed - chia seed has 486 calories in 100g and mushroom has 22 calories.
Is chia seeds or mushroom better for protein?
Chia seed is a fantastic source of protein and it has 440% more protein than mushroom - chia seed has 16.5g of protein per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.1g of protein.
Does chia seeds or mushroom have more carbohydrates?
By weight, chia seed is high in carbohydrates and mushroom has 90% fewer carbohydrates than chia seed - chia seed has 42.1g of carbs for 100g and mushroom has 3.3g of carbohydrates.
Does chia seeds or mushroom contain more calcium?
Chia seed is a rich source of calcium and it has 209 times more calcium than mushroom - chia seed has 631mg of calcium in 100 grams and mushroom has 3mg of calcium.
Does chia seeds or mushroom contain more iron?
Chia seed is an abundant source of iron and it has 14 times more iron than mushroom - chia seed has 7.7mg of iron in 100 grams and mushroom has 0.5mg of iron.
Does chia seeds or mushroom contain more potassium?
Both chia seeds and mushroom are high in potassium. Chia seed has 30% more potassium than mushroom - chia seed has 407mg of potassium in 100 grams and mushroom has 318mg of potassium.