Enoki Mushroom vs. Chicken Breast
Nutrition comparison of Enoki Mushroom and Cooked Chicken Breast
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
enoki mushroom
versus
cooked
chicken breast
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in enoki mushroom and chicken breast:
- Both enoki mushroom and chicken breast are high in potassium.
- Chicken breast is an excellent source of protein.
- Enoki mushroom has more thiamin and folate, however, chicken breast contains more Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
- Enoki mushroom is a great source of dietary fiber.
- For omega-3 fatty acids, chicken breast has more dha than enoki mushroom.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Enoki Mushroom (Mushrooms, enoki, raw) and Chicken Breast (Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, roasted) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Chicken breast is high in calories and enoki mushroom has 78% less calories than chicken breast - enoki mushroom has 37 calories per 100 grams and chicken breast has 165 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, enoki mushroom is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to chicken breast per calorie. Enoki mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 33:67:0 and for chicken breast, 79:0:21 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Enoki Mushroom | Chicken Breast | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 33% | 79% |
| Carbohydrates | 67% | ~ |
| Fat | ~ | 21% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Chicken breast has less carbohydrates than enoki mushroom - enoki mushroom has 7.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and chicken breast does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Enoki mushroom is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than chicken breast - enoki mushroom has 2.7g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and chicken breast does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Enoki mushroom and chicken breast contain similar amounts of sugar - enoki mushroom has 0.22g of sugar per 100 grams and chicken breast does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Chicken breast is an excellent source of protein and it has 10 times more protein than enoki mushroom - enoki mushroom has 2.7g of protein per 100 grams and chicken breast has 31g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Enoki mushroom and chicken breast contain similar amounts of saturated fat - enoki mushroom has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chicken breast has 1g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Enoki mushroom has less cholesterol than chicken breast - chicken breast has 85mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and enoki mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Chicken breast has more Vitamin A than enoki mushroom - chicken breast has 6ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and enoki mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Enoki mushroom and chicken breast contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - enoki mushroom has 5iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and chicken breast has 5iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Enoki mushroom and chicken breast contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - enoki mushroom has 0.01mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and chicken breast has 0.27mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Chicken breast and enoki mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - chicken breast has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and enoki mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Enoki mushroom has more thiamin and folate, however, chicken breast contains more Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12. Both enoki mushroom and chicken breast contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid.
| Enoki Mushroom | Chicken Breast | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.225 MG | 0.07 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.2 MG | 0.114 MG |
| Niacin | 7.032 MG | 13.712 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.35 MG | 0.965 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 MG | 0.6 MG |
| Folate | 48 UG | 4 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 0.34 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Chicken breast has more calcium than enoki mushroom - chicken breast has 15mg of calcium per 100 grams and enoki mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
iron
Enoki mushroom and chicken breast contain similar amounts of iron - enoki mushroom has 1.2mg of iron per 100 grams and chicken breast has 1mg of iron.
potassium
Both enoki mushroom and chicken breast are high in potassium. Enoki mushroom has 40% more potassium than chicken breast - enoki mushroom has 359mg of potassium per 100 grams and chicken breast has 256mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, chicken breast has more DHA than enoki mushroom per 100 grams. Both enoki mushroom and chicken breast contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Enoki Mushroom | Chicken Breast | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.041 G | 0.03 G |
| DHA | ~ | 0.02 G |
| EPA | ~ | 0.01 G |
| DPA | ~ | 0.01 G |
| Total | 0.041 G | 0.07 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, chicken breast has more linoleic acid than enoki mushroom per 100 grams.
| Enoki Mushroom | Chicken Breast | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.082 G | 0.59 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.06 G |
| Total | 0.082 G | 0.65 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: Enoki Mushroom (Mushrooms, enoki, raw) and Chicken Breast (Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, roasted) .
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FAQ
Does enoki mushroom or chicken breast contain more calories in 100 grams?Chicken breast is high in calories and enoki mushroom has 80% less calories than chicken breast - enoki mushroom has 37 calories in 100g and chicken breast has 165 calories.
Is enoki mushroom or chicken breast better for protein?
Chicken breast is a fantastic source of protein and it has 10 times more protein than enoki mushroom - enoki mushroom has 2.7g of protein per 100 grams and chicken breast has 31g of protein.
Does enoki mushroom or chicken breast have more carbohydrates?
By weight, chicken breast has fewer carbohydrates than enoki mushroom - enoki mushroom has 7.8g of carbs for 100g and chicken breast has no carbs..
Does enoki mushroom or chicken breast contain more potassium?
Both enoki mushroom and chicken breast are high in potassium. Enoki mushroom has 40% more potassium than chicken breast - enoki mushroom has 359mg of potassium in 100 grams and chicken breast has 256mg of potassium.