Portabella Mushroom vs. Peanuts
Nutrition comparison of Portabella Mushroom and Peanuts
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
portabella mushroom
versus
peanuts
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in portabella mushroom and peanuts:
- Both portabella mushroom and peanuts are high in potassium.
- Peanut has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, portabella mushroom contains more Vitamin B12.
- Peanut has signficantly more Vitamin E than portabella mushroom.
- Peanut is a great source of calcium.
- Peanut is an excellent source of dietary fiber and protein.
- Portabella mushroom has 4.4 times less carbohydrates than peanut.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Portabella Mushroom (Mushrooms, portabella, raw) and Peanuts (Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, without salt) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Peanut is high in calories and portabella mushroom has 96% less calories than peanut - portabella mushroom has 22 calories per 100 grams and peanut has 587 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, portabella mushroom is heavier in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to peanuts per calorie. Portabella mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 31:57:12 and for peanuts, 16:14:71 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Portabella Mushroom | Peanuts | |
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| Protein | 31% | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 57% | 14% |
| Fat | 12% | 71% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Portabella mushroom has 4.4 times less carbohydrates than peanut - portabella mushroom has 3.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and peanut has 21.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Peanut is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 546% more dietary fiber than portabella mushroom - portabella mushroom has 1.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and peanut has 8.4g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Portabella mushroom and peanuts contain similar amounts of sugar - portabella mushroom has 2.5g of sugar per 100 grams and peanut has 4.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Peanut is an excellent source of protein and it has 10 times more protein than portabella mushroom - portabella mushroom has 2.1g of protein per 100 grams and peanut has 24.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Peanut is high in saturated fat and portabella mushroom has 100% less saturated fat than peanut - portabella mushroom has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and peanut has 7.7g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both peanuts and portabella mushroom are low in trans fat - peanut has 0.03g of trans fat per 100 grams and portabella mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin D
Portabella mushroom has more Vitamin D than peanut - portabella mushroom has 10iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and peanut does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Peanut has signficantly more Vitamin E than portabella mushroom - portabella mushroom has 0.02mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and peanut has 4.9mg of Vitamin E.
The B Vitamins
Peanut has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, portabella mushroom contains more Vitamin B12. Both portabella mushroom and peanuts contain significant amounts of riboflavin and pantothenic acid.
| Portabella Mushroom | Peanuts | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.059 MG | 0.152 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.13 MG | 0.197 MG |
| Niacin | 4.494 MG | 14.355 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.14 MG | 1.011 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.148 MG | 0.466 MG |
| Folate | 28 UG | 97 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.05 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Peanut is a great source of calcium and it has 18 times more calcium than portabella mushroom - portabella mushroom has 3mg of calcium per 100 grams and peanut has 58mg of calcium.
iron
Peanut has 410% more iron than portabella mushroom - portabella mushroom has 0.31mg of iron per 100 grams and peanut has 1.6mg of iron.
potassium
Both portabella mushroom and peanuts are high in potassium. Peanut has 74% more potassium than portabella mushroom - portabella mushroom has 364mg of potassium per 100 grams and peanut has 634mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, peanut has more linoleic acid than portabella mushroom per 100 grams.
| Portabella Mushroom | Peanuts | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.004 G |
| linoleic acid | 0.148 G | 9.715 G |
| Total | 0.148 G | 9.719 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: Portabella Mushroom (Mushrooms, portabella, raw) and Peanuts (Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, without salt) .
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FAQ
Does portabella mushroom or peanuts contain more calories in 100 grams?Peanut is high in calories and portabella mushroom has 100% less calories than peanut - portabella mushroom has 22 calories in 100g and peanut has 587 calories.
Is portabella mushroom or peanuts better for protein?
Peanut is a fantastic source of protein and it has 10 times more protein than portabella mushroom - portabella mushroom has 2.1g of protein per 100 grams and peanut has 24.4g of protein.
Does portabella mushroom or peanuts have more carbohydrates?
By weight, portabella mushroom has 4.4 times fewer carbohydrates than peanut - portabella mushroom has 3.9g of carbs for 100g and peanut has 21.3g of carbohydrates.
Does portabella mushroom or peanuts contain more potassium?
Both portabella mushroom and peanuts are high in potassium. Peanut has 70% more potassium than portabella mushroom - portabella mushroom has 364mg of potassium in 100 grams and peanut has 634mg of potassium.