Portabella Mushroom vs. Sausage
Nutrition comparison of Portabella Mushroom and Cooked Sausage
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
sausage
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in portabella mushroom and sausage:
- Both portabella mushroom and sausage are high in potassium.
- Sausage has more thiamin, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, portabella mushroom contains more folate.
- Sausage is an excellent source of protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Portabella Mushroom (Mushrooms, portabella, raw) and Sausage (Sausage, Italian, pork, mild, cooked, pan-fried) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Sausage is high in calories and portabella mushroom has 93% less calories than sausage - portabella mushroom has 22 calories per 100 grams and sausage has 324 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, portabella mushroom is heavier in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to sausage per calorie. Portabella mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 31:57:12 and for sausage, 23:2:75 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Portabella Mushroom | Sausage | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 31% | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 57% | 2% |
| Fat | 12% | 75% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both portabella mushroom and sausage are low in carbohydrates - portabella mushroom has 3.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and sausage has 1.9g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in portabella mushroom are made of 66% sugar and 34% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in sausage comprise of 100% sugar.
dietary fiber
Portabella mushroom has more dietary fiber than sausage - portabella mushroom has 1.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and sausage does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Portabella mushroom and sausage contain similar amounts of sugar - portabella mushroom has 2.5g of sugar per 100 grams and sausage has 1.4g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Sausage is an excellent source of protein and it has 772% more protein than portabella mushroom - portabella mushroom has 2.1g of protein per 100 grams and sausage has 18.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Sausage is high in saturated fat and portabella mushroom has 100% less saturated fat than sausage - portabella mushroom has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and sausage has 9g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both sausage and portabella mushroom are low in trans fat - sausage has 0.1g of trans fat per 100 grams and portabella mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Portabella mushroom has less cholesterol than sausage - sausage has 81mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and portabella mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Sausage has more Vitamin A than portabella mushroom - sausage has 10ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and portabella mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Sausage has 310% more Vitamin D than portabella mushroom - portabella mushroom has 10iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and sausage has 41iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Portabella mushroom and sausage contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - portabella mushroom has 0.02mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and sausage has 0.25mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Sausage and portabella mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - sausage has 3.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and portabella mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Sausage has more thiamin, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, portabella mushroom contains more folate. Both portabella mushroom and sausage contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid.
| Portabella Mushroom | Sausage | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.059 MG | 0.346 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.13 MG | 0.263 MG |
| Niacin | 4.494 MG | 6.279 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.14 MG | 0.838 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.148 MG | 0.371 MG |
| Folate | 28 UG | 4 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.05 UG | 0.9 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Sausage has 333% more calcium than portabella mushroom - portabella mushroom has 3mg of calcium per 100 grams and sausage has 13mg of calcium.
iron
Sausage has 303% more iron than portabella mushroom - portabella mushroom has 0.31mg of iron per 100 grams and sausage has 1.3mg of iron.
potassium
Both portabella mushroom and sausage are high in potassium. Portabella mushroom has a little more potassium (7%) than sausage by weight - portabella mushroom has 364mg of potassium per 100 grams and sausage has 339mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, sausage has more linoleic acid than portabella mushroom per 100 grams.
| Portabella Mushroom | Sausage | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.035 G |
| linoleic acid | 0.148 G | 4.267 G |
| Total | 0.148 G | 4.302 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 Sausage (Sausage, Italian, pork, mild, cooked, pan-fried) .
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FAQ
Does portabella mushroom or sausage contain more calories in 100 grams?Sausage is high in calories and portabella mushroom has 90% less calories than sausage - portabella mushroom has 22 calories in 100g and sausage has 324 calories.
Is portabella mushroom or sausage better for protein?
Sausage is a fantastic source of protein and it has 770% more protein than portabella mushroom - portabella mushroom has 2.1g of protein per 100 grams and sausage has 18.4g of protein.
Does portabella mushroom or sausage have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both portabella mushroom and sausage are low in carbohydrates - portabella mushroom has 3.9g of carbs for 100g and sausage has 1.9g of carbohydrates. the carbs in portabella mushroom are made of 70% sugar and 30% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in sausage comprise of 100% sugar.
Does portabella mushroom or sausage contain more potassium?
Both portabella mushroom and sausage are high in potassium. Portabella mushroom has a little more potassium ( 10%) than sausage by weight - portabella mushroom has 364mg of potassium in 100 grams and sausage has 339mg of potassium.