Egg White vs. White Mushroom
Nutrition comparison of Egg White and White Mushroom
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
egg white
versus
white mushroom
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in egg white and white mushroom:
- Egg white is a great source of protein.
- White mushroom has 58% less calories than egg white.
- White mushroom has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- White mushroom is an excellent source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Egg White (Egg, white, raw, fresh) and White Mushroom (Mushrooms, white, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
White mushroom has 58% less calories than egg white - white mushroom has 22 calories per 100 grams and egg white has 52 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, egg white is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and lighter in fat compared to white mushroom per calorie. Egg white has a macronutrient ratio of 89:5:6 and for white mushroom, 43:43:14 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Egg White | White Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 89% | 43% |
| Carbohydrates | 5% | 43% |
| Fat | 6% | 14% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both white mushroom and egg white are low in carbohydrates - white mushroom has 3.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and egg white has 0.73g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in white mushroom are made of 66% sugar and 34% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in egg white comprise of 100% sugar.
dietary fiber
White mushroom has more dietary fiber than egg white - white mushroom has 1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and egg white does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
White mushroom and egg white contain similar amounts of sugar - white mushroom has 2g of sugar per 100 grams and egg white has 0.71g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Egg white is a great source of protein and it has 253% more protein than white mushroom - white mushroom has 3.1g of protein per 100 grams and egg white has 10.9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both white mushroom and egg white are low in saturated fat - white mushroom has 0.05g of saturated fat per 100 grams and egg white does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
White mushroom has more Vitamin C than egg white - white mushroom has 2.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and egg white does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
White mushroom has more Vitamin D than egg white - white mushroom has 7iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and egg white does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
White mushroom and egg white contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - white mushroom has 0.01mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and egg white does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
White mushroom has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both egg white and white mushroom contain significant amounts of riboflavin and Vitamin B12.
| Egg White | White Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.004 MG | 0.081 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.439 MG | 0.402 MG |
| Niacin | 0.105 MG | 3.607 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.19 MG | 1.497 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.005 MG | 0.104 MG |
| Folate | 4 UG | 17 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.09 UG | 0.04 UG |
Minerals
calcium
White mushroom and egg white contain similar amounts of calcium - white mushroom has 3mg of calcium per 100 grams and egg white has 7mg of calcium.
iron
White mushroom has 525% more iron than egg white - white mushroom has 0.5mg of iron per 100 grams and egg white has 0.08mg of iron.
potassium
White mushroom is an excellent source of potassium and it has 95% more potassium than egg white - white mushroom has 318mg of potassium per 100 grams and egg white has 163mg of potassium.
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: Egg White (Egg, white, raw, fresh) and White Mushroom (Mushrooms, white, raw) .
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FAQ
Does white mushroom or egg white contain more calories in 100 grams?White mushroom has 60% less calories than egg white - white mushroom has 22 calories in 100g and egg white has 52 calories.
Is white mushroom or egg white better for protein?
Egg white is a great source of protein and it has 250% more protein than white mushroom - white mushroom has 3.1g of protein per 100 grams and egg white has 10.9g of protein.
Does white mushroom or egg white have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both white mushroom and egg white are low in carbohydrates - white mushroom has 3.3g of carbs for 100g and egg white has 0.73g of carbohydrates. the carbs in white mushroom are made of 70% sugar and 30% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in egg white comprise of 100% sugar.
Does white mushroom or egg white contain more potassium?
White mushroom is a rich source of potassium and it has 100% more potassium than egg white - white mushroom has 318mg of potassium in 100 grams and egg white has 163mg of potassium.