Beef vs. Portabella Mushroom
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Beef and Portabella Mushroom
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cooked
beef
versus
portabella mushroom
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in beef and portabella mushroom:
- Both beef and portabella mushroom are high in potassium.
- Beef has more Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, portabella mushroom contains more folate.
- Beef has signficantly more calcium than portabella mushroom.
- Beef is a great source of iron.
- Beef is an excellent source of protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Beef (Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, patty, cooked, broiled) and Portabella Mushroom (Mushrooms, portabella, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Beef is high in calories and portabella mushroom has 92% less calories than beef - beef has 277 calories per 100 grams and portabella mushroom has 22 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, beef is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to portabella mushroom per calorie. Beef has a macronutrient ratio of 38:0:62 and for portabella mushroom, 31:57:12 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Beef | Portabella Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 38% | 31% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 57% |
| Fat | 62% | 12% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both portabella mushroom and beef are low in carbohydrates - portabella mushroom has 3.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and beef does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Portabella mushroom has more dietary fiber than beef - portabella mushroom has 1.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and beef does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Beef has less sugar than portabella mushroom - portabella mushroom has 2.5g of sugar per 100 grams and beef does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Beef is an excellent source of protein and it has 11 times more protein than portabella mushroom - beef has 25.4g of protein per 100 grams and portabella mushroom has 2.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Beef is high in saturated fat and portabella mushroom has 100% less saturated fat than beef - beef has 7.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and portabella mushroom has 0.01g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Portabella mushroom has less trans fat than beef - beef has 1.2g of trans fat per 100 grams and portabella mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Portabella mushroom has less cholesterol than beef - beef has 88mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and portabella mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Beef and portabella mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - beef has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and portabella mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Beef and portabella mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - beef has 2iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and portabella mushroom has 10iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Beef and portabella mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - beef has 0.12mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and portabella mushroom has 0.02mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Beef and portabella mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - beef has 3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and portabella mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Beef has more Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, portabella mushroom contains more folate. Both beef and portabella mushroom contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid.
| Beef | Portabella Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.051 MG | 0.059 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.176 MG | 0.13 MG |
| Niacin | 4.537 MG | 4.494 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.658 MG | 1.14 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.336 MG | 0.148 MG |
| Folate | 11 UG | 28 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.9 UG | 0.05 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Beef has signficantly more calcium than portabella mushroom - beef has 35mg of calcium per 100 grams and portabella mushroom has 3mg of calcium.
iron
Beef is a great source of iron and it has 626% more iron than portabella mushroom - beef has 2.3mg of iron per 100 grams and portabella mushroom has 0.31mg of iron.
potassium
Both beef and portabella mushroom are high in potassium. Portabella mushroom has 32% more potassium than beef - beef has 275mg of potassium per 100 grams and portabella mushroom has 364mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, beef has more linoleic acid than portabella mushroom per 100 grams.
| Beef | Portabella Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.013 G | 0.003 G |
| linoleic acid | 0.39 G | 0.148 G |
| Total | 0.403 G | 0.151 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: Beef (Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, patty, cooked, broiled) and Portabella Mushroom (Mushrooms, portabella, raw) .
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FAQ
Does beef or portabella mushroom contain more calories in 100 grams?Beef is high in calories and portabella mushroom has 90% less calories than beef - beef has 277 calories in 100g and portabella mushroom has 22 calories.
Is beef or portabella mushroom better for protein?
Beef is a fantastic source of protein and it has 11 times more protein than portabella mushroom - beef has 25.4g of protein per 100 grams and portabella mushroom has 2.1g of protein.
Does portabella mushroom or beef have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both portabella mushroom and beef are low in carbohydrates - portabella mushroom has 3.9g of carbs for 100g and beef has no carbs..
Does beef or portabella mushroom contain more potassium?
Both beef and portabella mushroom are high in potassium. Portabella mushroom has 30% more potassium than beef - beef has 275mg of potassium in 100 grams and portabella mushroom has 364mg of potassium.