Portabella Mushroom vs. White Mushroom
Nutrition comparison of Portabella Mushroom and White Mushroom
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
portabella mushroom
versus
white mushroom
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in portabella mushroom and white mushroom:
- Both white mushroom and portabella mushroom are high in potassium.
- White mushroom has more riboflavin.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Portabella Mushroom (Mushrooms, portabella, raw) and White Mushroom (Mushrooms, white, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
White mushroom and portabella mushroom contain similar amounts of calories - white mushroom has 22 calories per 100 grams and portabella mushroom has 22 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, portabella mushroom is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to white mushroom for fat. Portabella mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 31:57:12 and for white mushroom, 44:47:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Portabella Mushroom | White Mushroom | |
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| Protein | 31% | 44% |
| Carbohydrates | 57% | 47% |
| Fat | 12% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both white mushroom and portabella mushroom are low in carbohydrates - white mushroom has 3.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and portabella mushroom has 3.9g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in white mushroom and portabella mushroom are both made of 66% sugar and 34% dietary fiber.
dietary fiber
White mushroom and portabella mushroom contain similar amounts of dietary fiber - white mushroom has 1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and portabella mushroom has 1.3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
White mushroom and portabella mushroom contain similar amounts of sugar - white mushroom has 2g of sugar per 100 grams and portabella mushroom has 2.5g of sugar.
Protein
protein
White mushroom and portabella mushroom contain similar amounts of protein - white mushroom has 3.1g of protein per 100 grams and portabella mushroom has 2.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both white mushroom and portabella mushroom are low in saturated fat - white mushroom has 0.05g of saturated fat per 100 grams and portabella mushroom has 0.01g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
White mushroom has more Vitamin C than portabella mushroom - white mushroom has 2.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and portabella mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
White mushroom and portabella mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - white mushroom has 7iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and portabella mushroom has 10iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
White mushroom and portabella mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - white mushroom has 0.01mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and portabella mushroom has 0.02mg of Vitamin E.
The B Vitamins
White mushroom has more riboflavin. Both portabella mushroom and white mushroom contain significant amounts of thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
| Portabella Mushroom | White Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.059 MG | 0.081 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.13 MG | 0.402 MG |
| Niacin | 4.494 MG | 3.607 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.14 MG | 1.497 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.148 MG | 0.104 MG |
| Folate | 28 UG | 17 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.05 UG | 0.04 UG |
Minerals
calcium
White mushroom and portabella mushroom contain similar amounts of calcium - white mushroom has 3mg of calcium per 100 grams and portabella mushroom has 3mg of calcium.
iron
White mushroom and portabella mushroom contain similar amounts of iron - white mushroom has 0.5mg of iron per 100 grams and portabella mushroom has 0.31mg of iron.
potassium
Both white mushroom and portabella mushroom are high in potassium. Portabella mushroom has 14% more potassium than white mushroom - white mushroom has 318mg of potassium per 100 grams and portabella mushroom has 364mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both portabella mushroom and white mushroom contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Portabella Mushroom | White Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.003 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.148 G | 0.16 G |
| Total | 0.151 G | 0.16 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 White Mushroom (Mushrooms, white, raw) .
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FAQ
Does white mushroom or portabella mushroom contain more calories in 100 grams?White mushroom and portabella mushroom contain similar amounts of calories - white mushroom has 22 calories in 100g and portabella mushroom has 22 calories.
Is white mushroom or portabella mushroom better for protein?
White mushroom and portabella mushroom contain similar amounts of protein - white mushroom has 3.1g of protein per 100 grams and portabella mushroom has 2.1g of protein.
Does white mushroom or portabella mushroom have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both white mushroom and portabella mushroom are low in carbohydrates - white mushroom has 3.3g of carbs for 100g and portabella mushroom has 3.9g of carbohydrates. the carbs in white mushroom and portabella mushroom are both made of 70% sugar and 30% dietary fiber.
Does white mushroom or portabella mushroom contain more potassium?
Both white mushroom and portabella mushroom are high in potassium. Portabella mushroom has 10% more potassium than white mushroom - white mushroom has 318mg of potassium in 100 grams and portabella mushroom has 364mg of potassium.