Feta Cheese vs. Mushroom
Nutrition comparison of Feta Cheese and Mushroom
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
feta cheese
versus
mushroom
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in feta cheese and mushroom:
- Feta cheese has more riboflavin, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, mushroom contains more niacin.
- Feta cheese is a great source of Vitamin A.
- Feta cheese is an excellent source of calcium and protein.
- Mushroom is an excellent source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Feta Cheese (Cheese, feta) and Mushroom (Mushrooms, white, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Feta cheese is high in calories and mushroom has 92% less calories than feta cheese - feta cheese has 265 calories per 100 grams and mushroom has 22 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, feta cheese is much lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to mushroom per calorie. Feta cheese has a macronutrient ratio of 21:6:73 and for mushroom, 44:47:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Feta Cheese | Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 21% | 44% |
| Carbohydrates | 6% | 47% |
| Fat | 73% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both feta cheese and mushroom are low in carbohydrates - feta cheese has 3.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Mushroom has more dietary fiber than feta cheese - mushroom has 1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and feta cheese does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Feta cheese has less sugar than mushroom - mushroom has 2g of sugar per 100 grams and feta cheese does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Feta cheese is an excellent source of protein and it has 360% more protein than mushroom - feta cheese has 14.2g of protein per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Feta cheese is high in saturated fat and mushroom has 100% less saturated fat than feta cheese - feta cheese has 13.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.05g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Mushroom has less cholesterol than feta cheese - feta cheese has 89mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Mushroom has more Vitamin C than feta cheese - mushroom has 2.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and feta cheese does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Feta cheese is a great source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than mushroom - feta cheese has 125ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Feta cheese and mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - feta cheese has 16iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and mushroom has 7iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Feta cheese and mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - feta cheese has 0.18mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.01mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Feta cheese and mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - feta cheese has 1.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Feta cheese has more riboflavin, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, mushroom contains more niacin. Both feta cheese and mushroom contain significant amounts of thiamin, pantothenic acid and folate.
| Feta Cheese | Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.154 MG | 0.081 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.844 MG | 0.402 MG |
| Niacin | 0.991 MG | 3.607 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.967 MG | 1.497 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.424 MG | 0.104 MG |
| Folate | 32 UG | 17 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.69 UG | 0.04 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Feta cheese is an excellent source of calcium and it has 163 times more calcium than mushroom - feta cheese has 493mg of calcium per 100 grams and mushroom has 3mg of calcium.
iron
Feta cheese and mushroom contain similar amounts of iron - feta cheese has 0.65mg of iron per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.5mg of iron.
potassium
Mushroom is an excellent source of potassium and it has 413% more potassium than feta cheese - feta cheese has 62mg of potassium per 100 grams and mushroom has 318mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, feta cheese has more linoleic acid than mushroom per 100 grams.
| Feta Cheese | Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.326 G | 0.16 G |
| Total | 0.326 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.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Feta Cheese (Cheese, feta) and Mushroom (Mushrooms, white, raw) .
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FAQ
Does feta cheese or mushroom contain more calories in 100 grams?Feta cheese is high in calories and mushroom has 90% less calories than feta cheese - feta cheese has 265 calories in 100g and mushroom has 22 calories.
Is feta cheese or mushroom better for protein?
Feta cheese is a fantastic source of protein and it has 360% more protein than mushroom - feta cheese has 14.2g of protein per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.1g of protein.
Does feta cheese or mushroom have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both feta cheese and mushroom are low in carbohydrates - feta cheese has 3.9g of carbs for 100g and mushroom has 3.3g of carbohydrates.
Does feta cheese or mushroom contain more calcium?
Feta cheese is a rich source of calcium and it has 163 times more calcium than mushroom - feta cheese has 493mg of calcium in 100 grams and mushroom has 3mg of calcium.
Does feta cheese or mushroom contain more potassium?
Mushroom is a rich source of potassium and it has 410% more potassium than feta cheese - feta cheese has 62mg of potassium in 100 grams and mushroom has 318mg of potassium.