Brown Rice vs. Portabella Mushroom
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Brown Rice 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
brown rice
versus
portabella mushroom
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in brown rice and portabella mushroom:
- Brown rice has more thiamin, however, portabella mushroom contains more pantothenic acid, folate and Vitamin B12.
- Portabella mushroom has signficantly less carbohydrates than brown rice.
- Portabella mushroom is an excellent source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Brown Rice (Rice, brown, long-grain, cooked (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)) and Portabella Mushroom (Mushrooms, portabella, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Brown rice is high in calories and portabella mushroom has 82% less calories than brown rice - portabella mushroom has 22 calories per 100 grams and brown rice has 123 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, brown rice is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to portabella mushroom per calorie. Brown rice has a macronutrient ratio of 9:84:7 and for portabella mushroom, 31:57:12 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Brown Rice | Portabella Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 9% | 31% |
| Carbohydrates | 84% | 57% |
| Fat | 7% | 12% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Portabella mushroom has signficantly less carbohydrates than brown rice - portabella mushroom has 3.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and brown rice has 25.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Portabella mushroom and brown rice contain similar amounts of dietary fiber - portabella mushroom has 1.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and brown rice has 1.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Portabella mushroom and brown rice contain similar amounts of sugar - portabella mushroom has 2.5g of sugar per 100 grams and brown rice has 0.24g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Portabella mushroom and brown rice contain similar amounts of protein - portabella mushroom has 2.1g of protein per 100 grams and brown rice has 2.7g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both portabella mushroom and brown rice are low in saturated fat - portabella mushroom has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and brown rice has 0.26g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin D
Portabella mushroom has more Vitamin D than brown rice - portabella mushroom has 10iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and brown rice does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Portabella mushroom and brown rice contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - portabella mushroom has 0.02mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and brown rice has 0.17mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Brown rice and portabella mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - brown rice has 0.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and portabella mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Brown rice has more thiamin, however, portabella mushroom contains more pantothenic acid, folate and Vitamin B12. Both brown rice and portabella mushroom contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6.
| Brown Rice | Portabella Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.178 MG | 0.059 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.069 MG | 0.13 MG |
| Niacin | 2.561 MG | 4.494 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.38 MG | 1.14 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.123 MG | 0.148 MG |
| Folate | 9 UG | 28 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 0.05 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Portabella mushroom and brown rice contain similar amounts of calcium - portabella mushroom has 3mg of calcium per 100 grams and brown rice has 3mg of calcium.
iron
Portabella mushroom and brown rice contain similar amounts of iron - portabella mushroom has 0.31mg of iron per 100 grams and brown rice has 0.56mg of iron.
potassium
Portabella mushroom is an excellent source of potassium and it has 323% more potassium than brown rice - portabella mushroom has 364mg of potassium per 100 grams and brown rice has 86mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, brown rice has more linoleic acid than portabella mushroom per 100 grams.
| Brown Rice | Portabella Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.004 G | 0.003 G |
| linoleic acid | 0.355 G | 0.148 G |
| Total | 0.359 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: Brown Rice (Rice, brown, long-grain, cooked (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)) and Portabella Mushroom (Mushrooms, portabella, raw) .
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FAQ
Does portabella mushroom or brown rice contain more calories in 100 grams?Brown rice is high in calories and portabella mushroom has 80% less calories than brown rice - portabella mushroom has 22 calories in 100g and brown rice has 123 calories.
Is portabella mushroom or brown rice better for protein?
Portabella mushroom and brown rice contain similar amounts of protein - portabella mushroom has 2.1g of protein per 100 grams and brown rice has 2.7g of protein.
Does portabella mushroom or brown rice have more carbohydrates?
By weight, portabella mushroom has signficantly fewer carbohydrates than brown rice - portabella mushroom has 3.9g of carbs for 100g and brown rice has 25.6g of carbohydrates.
Does portabella mushroom or brown rice contain more potassium?
Portabella mushroom is a rich source of potassium and it has 320% more potassium than brown rice - portabella mushroom has 364mg of potassium in 100 grams and brown rice has 86mg of potassium.