White Mushroom vs. Carrots
Nutrition comparison of White Mushroom and Carrots
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
white mushroom
versus
carrots
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in white mushroom and carrots:
- Both white mushroom and carrots are high in potassium.
- Carrot has signficantly more calcium than white mushroom.
- Carrot is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
- White mushroom has 66% less carbohydrates than carrot.
- White mushroom has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12.
USDA sources for nutritional information: White Mushroom (Mushrooms, white, raw) and Carrots (Carrots, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
White mushroom and carrots contain similar amounts of calories - white mushroom has 22 calories per 100 grams and carrot has 41 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, white mushroom is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to carrots per calorie. White mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 43:43:14 and for carrots, 9:86:6 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| White Mushroom | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 43% | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 43% | 86% |
| Fat | 14% | 6% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
White mushroom has 66% less carbohydrates than carrot - white mushroom has 3.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and carrot has 9.6g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in white mushroom are made of 66% sugar and 34% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in carrots comprise of 53% sugar, 31% dietary fiber and 16% starch.
dietary fiber
Carrot is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 180% more dietary fiber than white mushroom - white mushroom has 1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and carrot has 2.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
White mushroom and carrots contain similar amounts of sugar - white mushroom has 2g of sugar per 100 grams and carrot has 4.7g of sugar.
Protein
protein
White mushroom has 232% more protein than carrot - white mushroom has 3.1g of protein per 100 grams and carrot has 0.93g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both white mushroom and carrots are low in saturated fat - white mushroom has 0.05g of saturated fat per 100 grams and carrot has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Carrot has 181% more Vitamin C than white mushroom - white mushroom has 2.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and carrot has 5.9mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than white mushroom - carrot has 835ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and white mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
White mushroom has more Vitamin D than carrot - white mushroom has 7iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and carrot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
White mushroom and carrots contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - white mushroom has 0.01mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and carrot has 0.66mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Carrot has more Vitamin K than white mushroom - carrot has 13.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and white mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
White mushroom has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12. Both white mushroom and carrots contain significant amounts of thiamin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| White Mushroom | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.081 MG | 0.066 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.402 MG | 0.058 MG |
| Niacin | 3.607 MG | 0.983 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.497 MG | 0.273 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.104 MG | 0.138 MG |
| Folate | 17 UG | 19 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.04 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Carrot has signficantly more calcium than white mushroom - white mushroom has 3mg of calcium per 100 grams and carrot has 33mg of calcium.
iron
White mushroom and carrots contain similar amounts of iron - white mushroom has 0.5mg of iron per 100 grams and carrot has 0.3mg of iron.
potassium
Both white mushroom and carrots are high in potassium. White mushroom is very similar to white mushroom for potassium - white mushroom has 318mg of potassium per 100 grams and carrot has 320mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both white mushroom and carrots contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| White Mushroom | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.16 G | 0.1 G |
| Total | 0.16 G | 0.1 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: White Mushroom (Mushrooms, white, raw) and Carrots (Carrots, raw) .
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FAQ
Does white mushroom or carrots contain more calories in 100 grams?White mushroom and carrots contain similar amounts of calories - white mushroom has 22 calories in 100g and carrot has 41 calories.
Is white mushroom or carrots better for protein?
White mushroom has 230% more protein than carrot - white mushroom has 3.1g of protein per 100 grams and carrot has 0.93g of protein.
Does white mushroom or carrots have more carbohydrates?
By weight, white mushroom has 70% fewer carbohydrates than carrot - white mushroom has 3.3g of carbs for 100g and carrot has 9.6g of carbohydrates. the carbs in white mushroom are made of 70% sugar and 30% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in carrots comprise of 50% sugar, 30% dietary fiber and 20% starch.
Does white mushroom or carrots contain more potassium?
Both white mushroom and carrots are high in potassium. White mushroom is very similar to white mushroom for potassium - white mushroom has 318mg of potassium in 100 grams and carrot has 320mg of potassium.