Egg Yolk vs. Mushroom
Nutrition comparison of Egg Yolk and Mushroom
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
egg yolk
versus
mushroom
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in egg yolk and mushroom:
- Egg yolk has more thiamin, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12, however, mushroom contains more niacin.
- Egg yolk is a great source of iron.
- Egg yolk is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin D, calcium and protein.
- Mushroom is an excellent source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Egg Yolk (Egg, yolk, raw, fresh) and Mushroom (Mushrooms, white, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Egg yolk is high in calories and mushroom has 93% less calories than egg yolk - egg yolk has 322 calories per 100 grams and mushroom has 22 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, egg yolk is much lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to mushroom per calorie. Egg yolk has a macronutrient ratio of 20:5:75 and for mushroom, 43:43:14 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Egg Yolk | Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 20% | 43% |
| Carbohydrates | 5% | 43% |
| Fat | 75% | 14% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both egg yolk and mushroom are low in carbohydrates - egg yolk has 3.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Mushroom has more dietary fiber than egg yolk - mushroom has 1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and egg yolk does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Egg yolk and mushroom contain similar amounts of sugar - egg yolk has 0.56g of sugar per 100 grams and mushroom has 2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Egg yolk is an excellent source of protein and it has 413% more protein than mushroom - egg yolk has 15.9g of protein per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Egg yolk is high in saturated fat and mushroom has 99% less saturated fat than egg yolk - egg yolk has 9.6g of saturated fat per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.05g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Egg yolk is high in cholesterol and mushroom has less cholesterol than egg yolk - egg yolk has 1085mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Mushroom has more Vitamin C than egg yolk - mushroom has 2.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and egg yolk does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Egg yolk is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than mushroom - egg yolk has 381ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Egg yolk is an excellent source of Vitamin D and it has 30 times more Vitamin D than mushroom - egg yolk has 218iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and mushroom has 7iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Egg yolk has 257 times more Vitamin E than mushroom - egg yolk has 2.6mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.01mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Egg yolk and mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - egg yolk has 0.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Egg yolk has more thiamin, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12, however, mushroom contains more niacin. Both egg yolk and mushroom contain significant amounts of riboflavin and pantothenic acid.
| Egg Yolk | Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.176 MG | 0.081 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.528 MG | 0.402 MG |
| Niacin | 0.024 MG | 3.607 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 2.99 MG | 1.497 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.35 MG | 0.104 MG |
| Folate | 146 UG | 17 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.95 UG | 0.04 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Egg yolk is an excellent source of calcium and it has 42 times more calcium than mushroom - egg yolk has 129mg of calcium per 100 grams and mushroom has 3mg of calcium.
iron
Egg yolk is a great source of iron and it has 446% more iron than mushroom - egg yolk has 2.7mg of iron per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.5mg of iron.
potassium
Mushroom is an excellent source of potassium and it has 192% more potassium than egg yolk - egg yolk has 109mg of potassium per 100 grams and mushroom has 318mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, egg yolk has more linoleic acid than mushroom per 100 grams.
| Egg Yolk | Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.438 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 3.538 G | 0.16 G |
| Total | 3.976 G | 0.16 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 egg yolk or mushroom contain more calories in 100 grams?Egg yolk is high in calories and mushroom has 90% less calories than egg yolk - egg yolk has 322 calories in 100g and mushroom has 22 calories.
Is egg yolk or mushroom better for protein?
Egg yolk is a fantastic source of protein and it has 410% more protein than mushroom - egg yolk has 15.9g of protein per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.1g of protein.
Does egg yolk or mushroom have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both egg yolk and mushroom are low in carbohydrates - egg yolk has 3.6g of carbs for 100g and mushroom has 3.3g of carbohydrates.
Does egg yolk or mushroom contain more calcium?
Egg yolk is a rich source of calcium and it has 42 times more calcium than mushroom - egg yolk has 129mg of calcium in 100 grams and mushroom has 3mg of calcium.
Does egg yolk or mushroom contain more potassium?
Mushroom is a rich source of potassium and it has 190% more potassium than egg yolk - egg yolk has 109mg of potassium in 100 grams and mushroom has 318mg of potassium.