Mushroom vs. Tomato Sauce
Nutrition comparison of Mushroom and Tomato Sauce
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
mushroom
versus
tomato sauce
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in mushroom and tomato sauce:
- Both tomato sauce and mushroom are high in potassium.
- Mushroom has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Mushroom (Mushrooms, white, raw) and Tomato Sauce (Tomato products, canned, sauce) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Tomato sauce and mushroom contain similar amounts of calories - tomato sauce has 24 calories per 100 grams and mushroom has 22 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, mushroom is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and similar to tomato sauce for fat. Mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 44:47:9 and for tomato sauce, 17:74:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Mushroom | Tomato Sauce | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 44% | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 47% | 74% |
| Fat | 9% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Tomato sauce and mushroom contain similar amounts of carbs - tomato sauce has 5.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.3g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in tomato sauce are made of 70% sugar and 30% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in mushroom comprise of 66% sugar and 34% dietary fiber.
dietary fiber
Tomato sauce has 50% more dietary fiber than mushroom - tomato sauce has 1.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and mushroom has 1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Tomato sauce and mushroom contain similar amounts of sugar - tomato sauce has 3.6g of sugar per 100 grams and mushroom has 2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Mushroom has 158% more protein than tomato sauce - tomato sauce has 1.2g of protein per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both tomato sauce and mushroom are low in saturated fat - tomato sauce has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.05g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Tomato sauce has 233% more Vitamin C than mushroom - tomato sauce has 7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and mushroom has 2.1mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Tomato sauce has more Vitamin A than mushroom - tomato sauce has 22ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Mushroom has more Vitamin D than tomato sauce - mushroom has 7iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and tomato sauce does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Tomato sauce has 143 times more Vitamin E than mushroom - tomato sauce has 1.4mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.01mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Tomato sauce and mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - tomato sauce has 2.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Mushroom has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12. Both mushroom and tomato sauce contain significant amounts of Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Mushroom | Tomato Sauce | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.081 MG | 0.024 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.402 MG | 0.065 MG |
| Niacin | 3.607 MG | 0.991 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.497 MG | 0.309 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.104 MG | 0.098 MG |
| Folate | 17 UG | 9 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.04 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Tomato sauce has 367% more calcium than mushroom - tomato sauce has 14mg of calcium per 100 grams and mushroom has 3mg of calcium.
iron
Tomato sauce has 92% more iron than mushroom - tomato sauce has 0.96mg of iron per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.5mg of iron.
potassium
Both tomato sauce and mushroom are high in potassium. Tomato sauce is very similar to tomato sauce for potassium - tomato sauce has 297mg of potassium per 100 grams and mushroom has 318mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both mushroom and tomato sauce contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Mushroom | Tomato Sauce | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.16 G | 0.115 G |
| Total | 0.16 G | 0.115 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: Mushroom (Mushrooms, white, raw) and Tomato Sauce (Tomato products, canned, sauce) .
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FAQ
Does tomato sauce or mushroom contain more calories in 100 grams?Tomato sauce and mushroom contain similar amounts of calories - tomato sauce has 24 calories in 100g and mushroom has 22 calories.
Is tomato sauce or mushroom better for protein?
Mushroom has 160% more protein than tomato sauce - tomato sauce has 1.2g of protein per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.1g of protein.
Does tomato sauce or mushroom have more carbohydrates?
By weight, tomato sauce and mushroom contain similar amounts of carbs - tomato sauce has 5.3g of carbs for 100g and mushroom has 3.3g of carbohydrates. the carbs in tomato sauce are made of 70% sugar and 30% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in mushroom comprise of 70% sugar and 30% dietary fiber.
Does tomato sauce or mushroom contain more potassium?
Both tomato sauce and mushroom are high in potassium. Tomato sauce is very similar to tomato sauce for potassium - tomato sauce has 297mg of potassium in 100 grams and mushroom has 318mg of potassium.