Enoki Mushroom vs. Chicken
Nutrition comparison of Enoki Mushroom and Cooked Chicken
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
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in enoki mushroom and chicken:
- Both enoki mushroom and chicken are high in potassium.
- Chicken has more Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, enoki mushroom contains more folate.
- Chicken is an excellent source of protein.
- Enoki mushroom has 114.1 times less saturated fat than chicken.
- Enoki mushroom has signficantly less cholesterol than chicken.
- Enoki mushroom is a great source of dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Enoki Mushroom (Mushrooms, enoki, raw) and Chicken (Chicken, ground, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Chicken is high in calories and enoki mushroom has 80% less calories than chicken - enoki mushroom has 37 calories per 100 grams and chicken has 189 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, enoki mushroom is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to chicken per calorie. Enoki mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 20:80:0 and for chicken, 49:0:51 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Enoki Mushroom | Chicken | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 20% | 49% |
| Carbohydrates | 80% | ~ |
| Fat | ~ | 51% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Chicken has less carbohydrates than enoki mushroom - enoki mushroom has 7.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and chicken does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Enoki mushroom is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than chicken - enoki mushroom has 2.7g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and chicken does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Enoki mushroom and chicken contain similar amounts of sugar - enoki mushroom has 0.22g of sugar per 100 grams and chicken does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Chicken is an excellent source of protein and it has 775% more protein than enoki mushroom - enoki mushroom has 2.7g of protein per 100 grams and chicken has 23.3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Enoki mushroom has 114.1 times less saturated fat than chicken - enoki mushroom has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chicken has 3.1g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both chicken and enoki mushroom are low in trans fat - chicken has 0.09g of trans fat per 100 grams and enoki mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Enoki mushroom has signficantly less cholesterol than chicken - chicken has 107mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and enoki mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin D
Enoki mushroom has more Vitamin D than chicken - enoki mushroom has 5iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and chicken does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Enoki mushroom and chicken contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - enoki mushroom has 0.01mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and chicken has 0.39mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Chicken and enoki mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - chicken has 2.1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and enoki mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Chicken has more Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, enoki mushroom contains more folate. Both enoki mushroom and chicken contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid.
| Enoki Mushroom | Chicken | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.225 MG | 0.121 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.2 MG | 0.302 MG |
| Niacin | 7.032 MG | 7.107 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.35 MG | 1.327 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 MG | 0.538 MG |
| Folate | 48 UG | 2 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 0.51 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Chicken has more calcium than enoki mushroom - chicken has 8mg of calcium per 100 grams and enoki mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
iron
Enoki mushroom and chicken contain similar amounts of iron - enoki mushroom has 1.2mg of iron per 100 grams and chicken has 0.93mg of iron.
potassium
Both enoki mushroom and chicken are high in potassium. Chicken has 89% more potassium than enoki mushroom - enoki mushroom has 359mg of potassium per 100 grams and chicken has 677mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, chicken has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA), DHA and DPA than enoki mushroom per 100 grams.
| Enoki Mushroom | Chicken | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.041 G | 0.1 G |
| DHA | ~ | 0.031 G |
| EPA | ~ | 0.008 G |
| DPA | ~ | 0.016 G |
| Total | 0.041 G | 0.155 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, chicken has more linoleic acid than enoki mushroom per 100 grams.
| Enoki Mushroom | Chicken | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.082 G | 1.818 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.02 G |
| Total | 0.082 G | 1.838 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 (Chicken, ground, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned) .
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FAQ
Does enoki mushroom or chicken contain more calories in 100 grams?Chicken is high in calories and enoki mushroom has 80% less calories than chicken - enoki mushroom has 37 calories in 100g and chicken has 189 calories.
Is enoki mushroom or chicken better for protein?
Chicken is a fantastic source of protein and it has 780% more protein than enoki mushroom - enoki mushroom has 2.7g of protein per 100 grams and chicken has 23.3g of protein.
Does enoki mushroom or chicken have more carbohydrates?
By weight, chicken has fewer carbohydrates than enoki mushroom - enoki mushroom has 7.8g of carbs for 100g and chicken has no carbs..
Does enoki mushroom or chicken contain more potassium?
Both enoki mushroom and chicken are high in potassium. Chicken has 90% more potassium than enoki mushroom - enoki mushroom has 359mg of potassium in 100 grams and chicken has 677mg of potassium.