Mushroom vs. Spinach

Nutrition comparison of Mushroom and Spinach


Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of mushroom versus spinach (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in mushroom and spinach:

  • Both spinach and mushroom are high in potassium.
  • Mushroom has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, spinach contains more folate.
  • Spinach is a great source of dietary fiber and iron.
  • Spinach is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K and calcium.
Detailed nutritional comparison of mushroom and spinach is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Mushroom (Mushrooms, white, raw) and Spinach (Spinach, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Here's an infographic summarizing the nutritional differences between mushroom and spinach. marks particularly rich nutrients.


Calories and Carbs

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Spinach and mushroom contain similar amounts of calories - spinach has 23 calories per 100 grams and mushroom has 22 calories.

Mushroom Spinach
Protein 44% 40%
Carbohydrates 47% 49%
Fat 9% 10%
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carbohydrates

Both spinach and mushroom are low in carbohydrates - spinach has 3.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.3g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Spinach is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 120% more dietary fiber than mushroom - spinach has 2.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and mushroom has 1g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Spinach and mushroom contain similar amounts of sugar - spinach has 0.42g of sugar per 100 grams and mushroom has 2g of sugar.

Protein

protein

Spinach and mushroom contain similar amounts of protein - spinach has 2.9g of protein per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.1g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both spinach and mushroom are low in saturated fat - spinach has 0.06g of saturated fat per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.05g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Spinach is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 12 times more Vitamin C than mushroom - spinach has 28.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and mushroom has 2.1mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Spinach is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than mushroom - spinach has 469ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and mushroom does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin D

Mushroom has more Vitamin D than spinach - mushroom has 7iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and spinach does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin E

Spinach has 202 times more Vitamin E than mushroom - spinach has 2mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.01mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Spinach is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has more Vitamin K than mushroom - spinach has 482.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and mushroom does not contain significant amounts.

The B Vitamins

Mushroom has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, spinach contains more folate. Both mushroom and spinach contain significant amounts of thiamin and Vitamin B6.

Mushroom Spinach
Thiamin 0.081 MG 0.078 MG
Riboflavin 0.402 MG 0.189 MG
Niacin 3.607 MG 0.724 MG
Pantothenic acid 1.497 MG 0.065 MG
Vitamin B6 0.104 MG 0.195 MG
Folate 17 UG 194 UG
Vitamin B12 0.04 UG ~

Minerals

calcium

Spinach is an excellent source of calcium and it has 32 times more calcium than mushroom - spinach has 99mg of calcium per 100 grams and mushroom has 3mg of calcium.

iron

Spinach is a great source of iron and it has 442% more iron than mushroom - spinach has 2.7mg of iron per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.5mg of iron.

potassium

Both spinach and mushroom are high in potassium. Spinach has 75% more potassium than mushroom - spinach has 558mg of potassium per 100 grams and mushroom has 318mg of potassium.

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, mushroom has more linoleic acid than spinach per 100 grams.

Mushroom Spinach
linoleic acid 0.16 G 0.026 G
Total 0.16 G 0.026 G



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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 Spinach (Spinach, raw) .

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FAQ

Does spinach or mushroom contain more calories in 100 grams?
Spinach and mushroom contain similar amounts of calories - spinach has 23 calories in 100g and mushroom has 22 calories.

Is spinach or mushroom better for protein?
Spinach and mushroom contain similar amounts of protein - spinach has 2.9g of protein per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.1g of protein.

Does spinach or mushroom have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both spinach and mushroom are low in carbohydrates - spinach has 3.6g of carbs for 100g and mushroom has 3.3g of carbohydrates.

Does spinach or mushroom contain more calcium?
Spinach is a rich source of calcium and it has 32 times more calcium than mushroom - spinach has 99mg of calcium in 100 grams and mushroom has 3mg of calcium.

Does spinach or mushroom contain more potassium?
Both spinach and mushroom are high in potassium. Spinach has 80% more potassium than mushroom - spinach has 558mg of potassium in 100 grams and mushroom has 318mg of potassium.

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