Mushroom vs. Chicken Quarter

Nutrition comparison of Mushroom and Chicken Quarter


Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of mushroom versus chicken quarter (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in mushroom and chicken quarter:

  • Both chicken quarter and mushroom are high in potassium.
  • Chicken quarter is an excellent source of protein.
  • Mushroom has more riboflavin and folate, however, chicken quarter contains more Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
  • Mushroom has signficantly less saturated fat than chicken quarter.
Detailed nutritional comparison of mushroom and chicken quarter is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Mushroom (Mushrooms, white, raw) and Chicken Quarter (Chicken, broilers or fryers, leg, meat and skin, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


Calories and Carbs

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Chicken quarter is high in calories and mushroom has 90% less calories than chicken quarter - chicken quarter has 214 calories per 100 grams and mushroom has 22 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, mushroom is heavier in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to chicken quarter per calorie. Mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 44:47:9 and for chicken quarter, 31:0:69 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Mushroom Chicken Quarter
Protein 44% 31%
Carbohydrates 47% ~
Fat 9% 69%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Both chicken quarter and mushroom are low in carbohydrates - chicken quarter has 0.17g of total carbs per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.3g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Mushroom has more dietary fiber than chicken quarter - mushroom has 1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and chicken quarter does not contain significant amounts.

sugar

Chicken quarter has less sugar than mushroom - mushroom has 2g of sugar per 100 grams and chicken quarter does not contain significant amounts.

Protein

protein

Chicken quarter is an excellent source of protein and it has 430% more protein than mushroom - chicken quarter has 16.4g of protein per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.1g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Mushroom has signficantly less saturated fat than chicken quarter - chicken quarter has 4.4g of saturated fat per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.05g of saturated fat.

trans fat

Both chicken quarter and mushroom are low in trans fat - chicken quarter has 0.06g of trans fat per 100 grams and mushroom does not contain significant amounts.

cholesterol

Mushroom has less cholesterol than chicken quarter - chicken quarter has 93mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and mushroom does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Chicken quarter and mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - chicken quarter has 0.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and mushroom has 2.1mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Chicken quarter has more Vitamin A than mushroom - chicken quarter has 28ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and mushroom does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin D

Chicken quarter and mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - chicken quarter has 2iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and mushroom has 7iu of Vitamin D.

Vitamin E

Chicken quarter and mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - chicken quarter has 0.22mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.01mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Chicken quarter and mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - chicken quarter has 2.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and mushroom does not contain significant amounts.

The B Vitamins

Mushroom has more riboflavin and folate, however, chicken quarter contains more Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12. Both mushroom and chicken quarter contain significant amounts of thiamin, niacin and pantothenic acid.

Mushroom Chicken Quarter
Thiamin 0.081 MG 0.073 MG
Riboflavin 0.402 MG 0.141 MG
Niacin 3.607 MG 4.733 MG
Pantothenic acid 1.497 MG 0.994 MG
Vitamin B6 0.104 MG 0.318 MG
Folate 17 UG 4 UG
Vitamin B12 0.04 UG 0.56 UG

Minerals

calcium

Chicken quarter and mushroom contain similar amounts of calcium - chicken quarter has 9mg of calcium per 100 grams and mushroom has 3mg of calcium.

iron

Chicken quarter and mushroom contain similar amounts of iron - chicken quarter has 0.69mg of iron per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.5mg of iron.

potassium

Both chicken quarter and mushroom are high in potassium. Mushroom has 57% more potassium than chicken quarter - chicken quarter has 203mg of potassium per 100 grams and mushroom has 318mg of potassium.

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, chicken quarter has more linoleic acid than mushroom per 100 grams.

Mushroom Chicken Quarter
linoleic acid 0.16 G 2.987 G
other omega 6 ~ 0.016 G
Total 0.16 G 3.003 G



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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: Mushroom (Mushrooms, white, raw) and Chicken Quarter (Chicken, broilers or fryers, leg, meat and skin, raw) .

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FAQ

Does chicken quarter or mushroom contain more calories in 100 grams?
Chicken quarter is high in calories and mushroom has 90% less calories than chicken quarter - chicken quarter has 214 calories in 100g and mushroom has 22 calories.

Is chicken quarter or mushroom better for protein?
Chicken quarter is a fantastic source of protein and it has 430% more protein than mushroom - chicken quarter has 16.4g of protein per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.1g of protein.

Does chicken quarter or mushroom have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both chicken quarter and mushroom are low in carbohydrates - chicken quarter has 0.17g of carbs for 100g and mushroom has 3.3g of carbohydrates.

Does chicken quarter or mushroom contain more potassium?
Both chicken quarter and mushroom are high in potassium. Mushroom has 60% more potassium than chicken quarter - chicken quarter has 203mg of potassium in 100 grams and mushroom has 318mg of potassium.