Cheese vs. Mushroom
Nutrition comparison of Cheese and Mushroom
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cheese
versus
mushroom
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cheese and mushroom:
- Cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A, calcium and protein.
- Mushroom has more thiamin, niacin and pantothenic acid, however, cheese contains more Vitamin B12.
- Mushroom is an excellent source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cheese (Cheese, Mexican blend) and Mushroom (Mushrooms, white, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Cheese is high in calories and mushroom has 94% less calories than cheese - cheese has 384 calories per 100 grams and mushroom has 22 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cheese is lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to mushroom per calorie. Cheese has a macronutrient ratio of 25:0:75 and for mushroom, 44:47:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cheese | Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 25% | 44% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 47% |
| Fat | 75% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both cheese and mushroom are low in carbohydrates - cheese has 0.13g of total carbs per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Mushroom has more dietary fiber than cheese - mushroom has 1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cheese does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Cheese has less sugar than mushroom - mushroom has 2g of sugar per 100 grams and cheese does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Cheese is an excellent source of protein and it has 662% more protein than mushroom - cheese has 23.5g of protein per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Cheese is high in saturated fat and mushroom has 100% less saturated fat than cheese - cheese has 16.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.05g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Mushroom has less cholesterol than cheese - cheese has 95mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Mushroom has more Vitamin C than cheese - mushroom has 2.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cheese does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than mushroom - cheese has 174ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Cheese and mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - cheese has 21iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and mushroom has 7iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Cheese and mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - cheese has 0.25mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.01mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cheese and mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - cheese has 2.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Mushroom has more thiamin, niacin and pantothenic acid, however, cheese contains more Vitamin B12. Both cheese and mushroom contain significant amounts of riboflavin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Cheese | Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.023 MG | 0.081 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.318 MG | 0.402 MG |
| Niacin | 0.114 MG | 3.607 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.249 MG | 1.497 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.061 MG | 0.104 MG |
| Folate | 13 UG | 17 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.23 UG | 0.04 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Cheese is an excellent source of calcium and it has 218 times more calcium than mushroom - cheese has 659mg of calcium per 100 grams and mushroom has 3mg of calcium.
iron
Cheese and mushroom contain similar amounts of iron - cheese has 0.59mg of iron per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.5mg of iron.
potassium
Mushroom is an excellent source of potassium and it has 274% more potassium than cheese - cheese has 85mg of potassium per 100 grams and mushroom has 318mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, cheese has more linoleic acid than mushroom per 100 grams.
| Cheese | Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.532 G | 0.16 G |
| Total | 0.532 G | 0.16 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.
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FAQ
Does cheese or mushroom contain more calories in 100 grams?Cheese is high in calories and mushroom has 90% less calories than cheese - cheese has 384 calories in 100g and mushroom has 22 calories.
Is cheese or mushroom better for protein?
Cheese is a fantastic source of protein and it has 660% more protein than mushroom - cheese has 23.5g of protein per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.1g of protein.
Does cheese or mushroom have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both cheese and mushroom are low in carbohydrates - cheese has 0.13g of carbs for 100g and mushroom has 3.3g of carbohydrates.
Does cheese or mushroom contain more calcium?
Cheese is a rich source of calcium and it has 218 times more calcium than mushroom - cheese has 659mg of calcium in 100 grams and mushroom has 3mg of calcium.
Does cheese or mushroom contain more potassium?
Mushroom is a rich source of potassium and it has 270% more potassium than cheese - cheese has 85mg of potassium in 100 grams and mushroom has 318mg of potassium.