Portabella Mushroom vs. Pork
Nutrition comparison of Portabella Mushroom and Cooked Pork
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
portabella mushroom
versus
cooked
pork
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in portabella mushroom and pork:
- Both pork and portabella mushroom are high in potassium.
- Pork has more thiamin, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, portabella mushroom contains more pantothenic acid and folate.
- Pork is an excellent source of protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Portabella Mushroom (Mushrooms, portabella, raw) and Pork (Pork, fresh, ground, cooked) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Pork is high in calories and portabella mushroom has 93% less calories than pork - pork has 297 calories per 100 grams and portabella mushroom has 22 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, portabella mushroom is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to pork per calorie. Portabella mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 31:57:12 and for pork, 36:0:65 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Portabella Mushroom | Pork | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 31% | 36% |
| Carbohydrates | 57% | ~ |
| Fat | 12% | 65% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both portabella mushroom and pork are low in carbohydrates - portabella mushroom has 3.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and pork does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Portabella mushroom has more dietary fiber than pork - portabella mushroom has 1.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and pork does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Pork has less sugar than portabella mushroom - portabella mushroom has 2.5g of sugar per 100 grams and pork does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Pork is an excellent source of protein and it has 11 times more protein than portabella mushroom - pork has 25.7g of protein per 100 grams and portabella mushroom has 2.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Pork is high in saturated fat and portabella mushroom has 100% less saturated fat than pork - pork has 7.7g of saturated fat per 100 grams and portabella mushroom has 0.01g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Portabella mushroom has less cholesterol than pork - pork has 94mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and portabella mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Pork has more Vitamin C than portabella mushroom - pork has 0.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and portabella mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Pork and portabella mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - pork has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and portabella mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Pork and portabella mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - pork has 21iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and portabella mushroom has 10iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Pork and portabella mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pork has 0.21mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and portabella mushroom has 0.02mg of Vitamin E.
The B Vitamins
Pork has more thiamin, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, portabella mushroom contains more pantothenic acid and folate. Both portabella mushroom and pork contain significant amounts of riboflavin and niacin.
| Portabella Mushroom | Pork | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.059 MG | 0.706 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.13 MG | 0.22 MG |
| Niacin | 4.494 MG | 4.206 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.14 MG | 0.52 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.148 MG | 0.391 MG |
| Folate | 28 UG | 6 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.05 UG | 0.54 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Pork has 633% more calcium than portabella mushroom - pork has 22mg of calcium per 100 grams and portabella mushroom has 3mg of calcium.
iron
Pork has 316% more iron than portabella mushroom - pork has 1.3mg of iron per 100 grams and portabella mushroom has 0.31mg of iron.
potassium
Both pork and portabella mushroom are high in potassium. Pork is very similar to pork for potassium - pork has 362mg of potassium per 100 grams and portabella mushroom has 364mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, pork has more linoleic acid than portabella mushroom per 100 grams.
| Portabella Mushroom | Pork | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.08 G |
| linoleic acid | 0.148 G | 1.64 G |
| Total | 0.148 G | 1.72 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 Pork (Pork, fresh, ground, cooked) .
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FAQ
Does pork or portabella mushroom contain more calories in 100 grams?Pork is high in calories and portabella mushroom has 90% less calories than pork - pork has 297 calories in 100g and portabella mushroom has 22 calories.
Is pork or portabella mushroom better for protein?
Pork is a fantastic source of protein and it has 11 times more protein than portabella mushroom - pork has 25.7g of protein per 100 grams and portabella mushroom has 2.1g of protein.
Does portabella mushroom or pork have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both portabella mushroom and pork are low in carbohydrates - portabella mushroom has 3.9g of carbs for 100g and pork has no carbs..
Does pork or portabella mushroom contain more potassium?
Both pork and portabella mushroom are high in potassium. Pork is very similar to pork for potassium - pork has 362mg of potassium in 100 grams and portabella mushroom has 364mg of potassium.