Mushroom vs. Chicken
Nutrition comparison of 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
mushroom
versus
cooked
chicken
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in mushroom and chicken:
- Both chicken and mushroom are high in potassium.
- Chicken has more Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, mushroom contains more folate.
- Chicken is an excellent source of protein.
- Mushroom has 61.2 times less saturated fat than chicken.
- Mushroom has signficantly less cholesterol than chicken.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Mushroom (Mushrooms, white, 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 mushroom has 88% less calories than chicken - chicken has 189 calories per 100 grams and mushroom has 22 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, mushroom is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to chicken per calorie. Mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 44:47:9 and for chicken, 49:0:51 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Mushroom | Chicken | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 44% | 49% |
| Carbohydrates | 47% | ~ |
| Fat | 9% | 51% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both mushroom and chicken are low in carbohydrates - mushroom has 3.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and chicken does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Mushroom has more dietary fiber than chicken - mushroom has 1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and chicken does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Chicken has less sugar than mushroom - mushroom has 2g of sugar per 100 grams and chicken does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Chicken is an excellent source of protein and it has 653% more protein than mushroom - chicken has 23.3g of protein per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Mushroom has 61.2 times less saturated fat than chicken - chicken has 3.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.05g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both chicken and mushroom are low in trans fat - chicken has 0.09g of trans fat per 100 grams and mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Mushroom has signficantly less cholesterol than chicken - chicken has 107mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Mushroom has more Vitamin C than chicken - mushroom has 2.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and chicken does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Mushroom has more Vitamin D than chicken - mushroom has 7iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and chicken does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Chicken and mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - chicken has 0.39mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.01mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Chicken and mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - chicken has 2.1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Chicken has more Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, mushroom contains more folate. Both mushroom and chicken contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid.
| Mushroom | Chicken | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.081 MG | 0.121 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.402 MG | 0.302 MG |
| Niacin | 3.607 MG | 7.107 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.497 MG | 1.327 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.104 MG | 0.538 MG |
| Folate | 17 UG | 2 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.04 UG | 0.51 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Chicken and mushroom contain similar amounts of calcium - chicken has 8mg of calcium per 100 grams and mushroom has 3mg of calcium.
iron
Chicken has 86% more iron than mushroom - chicken has 0.93mg of iron per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.5mg of iron.
potassium
Both chicken and mushroom are high in potassium. Chicken has 113% more potassium than mushroom - chicken has 677mg of potassium per 100 grams and mushroom has 318mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, chicken has more linoleic acid than mushroom per 100 grams.
| Mushroom | Chicken | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.16 G | 1.818 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.02 G |
| Total | 0.16 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.
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FAQ
Does chicken or mushroom contain more calories in 100 grams?Chicken is high in calories and mushroom has 90% less calories than chicken - chicken has 189 calories in 100g and mushroom has 22 calories.
Is chicken or mushroom better for protein?
Chicken is a fantastic source of protein and it has 650% more protein than mushroom - chicken has 23.3g of protein per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.1g of protein.
Does mushroom or chicken have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both mushroom and chicken are low in carbohydrates - mushroom has 3.3g of carbs for 100g and chicken has no carbs..
Does chicken or mushroom contain more potassium?
Both chicken and mushroom are high in potassium. Chicken has 110% more potassium than mushroom - chicken has 677mg of potassium in 100 grams and mushroom has 318mg of potassium.