Portabella Mushroom vs. Eggplant
Nutrition comparison of Portabella Mushroom and Eggplant
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
portabella mushroom
versus
eggplant
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in portabella mushroom and eggplant:
- Both eggplant and portabella mushroom are high in potassium.
- Eggplant is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Portabella mushroom has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Portabella Mushroom (Mushrooms, portabella, raw) and Eggplant (Eggplant, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Eggplant and portabella mushroom contain similar amounts of calories - eggplant has 25 calories per 100 grams and portabella mushroom has 22 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, portabella mushroom is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to eggplant per calorie. Portabella mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 31:57:12 and for eggplant, 14:82:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Portabella Mushroom | Eggplant | |
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| Protein | 31% | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 57% | 82% |
| Fat | 12% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Eggplant and portabella mushroom contain similar amounts of carbs - eggplant has 5.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and portabella mushroom has 3.9g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in eggplant are made of 54% sugar and 46% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in portabella mushroom comprise of 66% sugar and 34% dietary fiber.
dietary fiber
Eggplant is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 131% more dietary fiber than portabella mushroom - eggplant has 3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and portabella mushroom has 1.3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Eggplant and portabella mushroom contain similar amounts of sugar - eggplant has 3.5g of sugar per 100 grams and portabella mushroom has 2.5g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Eggplant and portabella mushroom contain similar amounts of protein - eggplant has 0.98g of protein per 100 grams and portabella mushroom has 2.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both eggplant and portabella mushroom are low in saturated fat - eggplant has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and portabella mushroom has 0.01g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Eggplant has more Vitamin C than portabella mushroom - eggplant has 2.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and portabella mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Eggplant and portabella mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - eggplant has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and portabella mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Portabella mushroom has more Vitamin D than eggplant - portabella mushroom has 10iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and eggplant does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Eggplant and portabella mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - eggplant has 0.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and portabella mushroom has 0.02mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Eggplant and portabella mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - eggplant has 3.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and portabella mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Portabella mushroom has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12. Both portabella mushroom and eggplant contain significant amounts of thiamin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Portabella Mushroom | Eggplant | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.059 MG | 0.039 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.13 MG | 0.037 MG |
| Niacin | 4.494 MG | 0.649 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.14 MG | 0.281 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.148 MG | 0.084 MG |
| Folate | 28 UG | 22 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.05 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Eggplant and portabella mushroom contain similar amounts of calcium - eggplant has 9mg of calcium per 100 grams and portabella mushroom has 3mg of calcium.
iron
Eggplant and portabella mushroom contain similar amounts of iron - eggplant has 0.23mg of iron per 100 grams and portabella mushroom has 0.31mg of iron.
potassium
Both eggplant and portabella mushroom are high in potassium. Portabella mushroom has 59% more potassium than eggplant - eggplant has 229mg of potassium per 100 grams and portabella mushroom has 364mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, portabella mushroom has more linoleic acid than eggplant per 100 grams.
| Portabella Mushroom | Eggplant | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.003 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.148 G | 0.063 G |
| Total | 0.151 G | 0.063 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: Portabella Mushroom (Mushrooms, portabella, raw) and Eggplant (Eggplant, raw) .
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FAQ
Does eggplant or portabella mushroom contain more calories in 100 grams?Eggplant and portabella mushroom contain similar amounts of calories - eggplant has 25 calories in 100g and portabella mushroom has 22 calories.
Is eggplant or portabella mushroom better for protein?
Eggplant and portabella mushroom contain similar amounts of protein - eggplant has 0.98g of protein per 100 grams and portabella mushroom has 2.1g of protein.
Does eggplant or portabella mushroom have more carbohydrates?
By weight, eggplant and portabella mushroom contain similar amounts of carbs - eggplant has 5.9g of carbs for 100g and portabella mushroom has 3.9g of carbohydrates. the carbs in eggplant are made of 50% sugar and 50% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in portabella mushroom comprise of 70% sugar and 30% dietary fiber.
Does eggplant or portabella mushroom contain more potassium?
Both eggplant and portabella mushroom are high in potassium. Portabella mushroom has 60% more potassium than eggplant - eggplant has 229mg of potassium in 100 grams and portabella mushroom has 364mg of potassium.