Portabella Mushroom vs. Chicken Breast
Nutrition comparison of Portabella 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
portabella 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 portabella mushroom and chicken breast:
- Both portabella mushroom and chicken breast are high in potassium.
- Chicken breast has more niacin, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, portabella mushroom contains more folate.
- Chicken breast is an excellent source of protein.
- Portabella mushroom has 100 times less saturated fat than chicken breast.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Portabella Mushroom (Mushrooms, portabella, 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 portabella mushroom has 87% less calories than chicken breast - portabella mushroom has 22 calories per 100 grams and chicken breast has 165 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, portabella mushroom is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to chicken breast per calorie. Portabella mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 31:57:12 and for chicken breast, 79:0:21 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Portabella Mushroom | Chicken Breast | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 31% | 79% |
| Carbohydrates | 57% | ~ |
| Fat | 12% | 21% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both portabella mushroom and chicken breast are low in carbohydrates - portabella mushroom has 3.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and chicken breast does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Portabella mushroom has more dietary fiber than chicken breast - portabella mushroom has 1.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and chicken breast does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Chicken breast has less sugar than portabella mushroom - portabella mushroom has 2.5g 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 13 times more protein than portabella mushroom - portabella mushroom has 2.1g of protein per 100 grams and chicken breast has 31g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Portabella mushroom has 100 times less saturated fat than chicken breast - portabella mushroom has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chicken breast has 1g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Portabella mushroom has less cholesterol than chicken breast - chicken breast has 85mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and portabella mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Chicken breast has more Vitamin A than portabella mushroom - chicken breast has 6ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and portabella mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Portabella mushroom and chicken breast contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - portabella mushroom has 10iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and chicken breast has 5iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Portabella mushroom and chicken breast contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - portabella mushroom has 0.02mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and chicken breast has 0.27mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Chicken breast and portabella mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - chicken breast has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and portabella mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Chicken breast has more niacin, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, portabella mushroom contains more folate. Both portabella mushroom and chicken breast contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin and pantothenic acid.
| Portabella Mushroom | Chicken Breast | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.059 MG | 0.07 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.13 MG | 0.114 MG |
| Niacin | 4.494 MG | 13.712 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.14 MG | 0.965 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.148 MG | 0.6 MG |
| Folate | 28 UG | 4 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.05 UG | 0.34 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Chicken breast has 400% more calcium than portabella mushroom - portabella mushroom has 3mg of calcium per 100 grams and chicken breast has 15mg of calcium.
iron
Chicken breast has 235% more iron than portabella mushroom - portabella mushroom has 0.31mg of iron per 100 grams and chicken breast has 1mg of iron.
potassium
Both portabella mushroom and chicken breast are high in potassium. Portabella mushroom has 42% more potassium than chicken breast - portabella mushroom has 364mg of potassium per 100 grams and chicken breast has 256mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, chicken breast has more linoleic acid than portabella mushroom per 100 grams.
| Portabella Mushroom | Chicken Breast | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.06 G |
| linoleic acid | 0.148 G | 0.59 G |
| Total | 0.148 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: Portabella Mushroom (Mushrooms, portabella, raw) and Chicken Breast (Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, roasted) .
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FAQ
Does portabella mushroom or chicken breast contain more calories in 100 grams?Chicken breast is high in calories and portabella mushroom has 90% less calories than chicken breast - portabella mushroom has 22 calories in 100g and chicken breast has 165 calories.
Is portabella mushroom or chicken breast better for protein?
Chicken breast is a fantastic source of protein and it has 13 times more protein than portabella mushroom - portabella mushroom has 2.1g of protein per 100 grams and chicken breast has 31g of protein.
Does portabella mushroom or chicken breast have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both portabella mushroom and chicken breast are low in carbohydrates - portabella mushroom has 3.9g of carbs for 100g and chicken breast has no carbs..
Does portabella mushroom or chicken breast contain more potassium?
Both portabella mushroom and chicken breast are high in potassium. Portabella mushroom has 40% more potassium than chicken breast - portabella mushroom has 364mg of potassium in 100 grams and chicken breast has 256mg of potassium.