Chanterelle Mushroom vs. Spirulina
Nutrition comparison of Chanterelle Mushroom and Spirulina
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
chanterelle mushroom
versus
spirulina
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in chanterelle mushroom and spirulina:
- Both chanterelle mushroom and spirulina are high in dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
- Chanterelle mushroom has 71% less carbohydrates than spirulina.
- Chanterelle mushroom is an excellent source of Vitamin D.
- Spirulina has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Spirulina has signficantly more Vitamin C than chanterelle mushroom.
- Spirulina has signficantly more Vitamin E than chanterelle mushroom.
- Spirulina is an excellent source of calcium and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Chanterelle Mushroom (Mushrooms, Chanterelle, raw) and Spirulina (Seaweed, spirulina, dried) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Spirulina is high in calories and chanterelle mushroom has 89% less calories than spirulina - chanterelle mushroom has 32 calories per 100 grams and spirulina has 290 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, chanterelle mushroom is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to spirulina per calorie. Chanterelle mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 16:72:13 and for spirulina, 58:24:18 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Chanterelle Mushroom | Spirulina | |
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| Protein | 16% | 58% |
| Carbohydrates | 72% | 24% |
| Fat | 13% | 18% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Chanterelle mushroom has 71% less carbohydrates than spirulina - chanterelle mushroom has 6.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and spirulina has 23.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both chanterelle mushroom and spirulina are high in dietary fiber. Chanterelle mushroom has a little more dietary fiber (6%) than spirulina by weight - chanterelle mushroom has 3.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and spirulina has 3.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Chanterelle mushroom and spirulina contain similar amounts of sugar - chanterelle mushroom has 1.2g of sugar per 100 grams and spirulina has 3.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Spirulina is an excellent source of protein and it has 37 times more protein than chanterelle mushroom - chanterelle mushroom has 1.5g of protein per 100 grams and spirulina has 57.5g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Chanterelle mushroom has less saturated fat than spirulina - spirulina has 2.7g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chanterelle mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Spirulina has signficantly more Vitamin C than chanterelle mushroom - spirulina has 10.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and chanterelle mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Spirulina has more Vitamin A than chanterelle mushroom - spirulina has 29ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and chanterelle mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Chanterelle mushroom is an excellent source of Vitamin D and it has more Vitamin D than spirulina - chanterelle mushroom has 212iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and spirulina does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Spirulina has signficantly more Vitamin E than chanterelle mushroom - spirulina has 5mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and chanterelle mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Spirulina has more Vitamin K than chanterelle mushroom - spirulina has 25.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and chanterelle mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Spirulina has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Chanterelle Mushroom | Spirulina | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.015 MG | 2.38 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.215 MG | 3.67 MG |
| Niacin | 4.085 MG | 12.82 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.075 MG | 3.48 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.044 MG | 0.364 MG |
| Folate | 2 UG | 94 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Spirulina is an excellent source of calcium and it has 700% more calcium than chanterelle mushroom - chanterelle mushroom has 15mg of calcium per 100 grams and spirulina has 120mg of calcium.
iron
Both chanterelle mushroom and spirulina are high in iron. Spirulina has 721% more iron than chanterelle mushroom - chanterelle mushroom has 3.5mg of iron per 100 grams and spirulina has 28.5mg of iron.
potassium
Both chanterelle mushroom and spirulina are high in potassium. Spirulina has 169% more potassium than chanterelle mushroom - chanterelle mushroom has 506mg of potassium per 100 grams and spirulina has 1363mg of potassium.
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: Chanterelle Mushroom (Mushrooms, Chanterelle, raw) and Spirulina (Seaweed, spirulina, dried) .
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FAQ
Does chanterelle mushroom or spirulina contain more calories in 100 grams?Spirulina is high in calories and chanterelle mushroom has 90% less calories than spirulina - chanterelle mushroom has 32 calories in 100g and spirulina has 290 calories.
Is chanterelle mushroom or spirulina better for protein?
Spirulina is a fantastic source of protein and it has 37 times more protein than chanterelle mushroom - chanterelle mushroom has 1.5g of protein per 100 grams and spirulina has 57.5g of protein.
Does chanterelle mushroom or spirulina have more carbohydrates?
By weight, chanterelle mushroom has 70% fewer carbohydrates than spirulina - chanterelle mushroom has 6.9g of carbs for 100g and spirulina has 23.9g of carbohydrates.
Does chanterelle mushroom or spirulina contain more calcium?
Spirulina is a rich source of calcium and it has 700% more calcium than chanterelle mushroom - chanterelle mushroom has 15mg of calcium in 100 grams and spirulina has 120mg of calcium.
Does chanterelle mushroom or spirulina contain more iron?
Both chanterelle mushroom and spirulina are high in iron. Spirulina has 720% more iron than chanterelle mushroom - chanterelle mushroom has 3.5mg of iron in 100 grams and spirulina has 28.5mg of iron.
Does chanterelle mushroom or spirulina contain more potassium?
Both chanterelle mushroom and spirulina are high in potassium. Spirulina has 170% more potassium than chanterelle mushroom - chanterelle mushroom has 506mg of potassium in 100 grams and spirulina has 1363mg of potassium.