Mushroom vs. Fish Sauce
Nutrition comparison of Mushroom and Fish Sauce
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
mushroom
versus
fish sauce
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in mushroom and fish sauce:
- Both fish sauce and mushroom are high in potassium.
- Fish sauce is a great source of calcium.
- Mushroom has more thiamin, riboflavin and pantothenic acid, however, fish sauce contains more Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Mushroom (Mushrooms, white, raw) and Fish Sauce (Sauce, fish, ready-to-serve) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Fish sauce and mushroom contain similar amounts of calories - fish sauce has 35 calories per 100 grams and mushroom has 22 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, mushroom is lighter in protein, heavier in fat and similar to fish sauce for carbs. Mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 44:47:9 and for fish sauce, 56:44:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Mushroom | Fish Sauce | |
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| Protein | 44% | 56% |
| Carbohydrates | 47% | 44% |
| Fat | 9% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both fish sauce and mushroom are low in carbohydrates - fish sauce has 3.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.3g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in mushroom are made of 66% sugar and 34% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in fish sauce comprise of 100% sugar.
dietary fiber
Mushroom has more dietary fiber than fish sauce - mushroom has 1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and fish sauce does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Fish sauce and mushroom contain similar amounts of sugar - fish sauce has 3.6g of sugar per 100 grams and mushroom has 2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Fish sauce has 64% more protein than mushroom - fish sauce has 5.1g of protein per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both fish sauce and mushroom are low in saturated fat - fish sauce has 0g of saturated fat per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.05g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Fish sauce and mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - fish sauce has 0.5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and mushroom has 2.1mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Fish sauce and mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - fish sauce has 4ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Mushroom has more Vitamin D than fish sauce - mushroom has 7iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and fish sauce does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Mushroom and fish sauce contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - mushroom has 0.01mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and fish sauce does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Mushroom has more thiamin, riboflavin and pantothenic acid, however, fish sauce contains more Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12. Both mushroom and fish sauce contain significant amounts of niacin.
| Mushroom | Fish Sauce | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.081 MG | 0.012 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.402 MG | 0.057 MG |
| Niacin | 3.607 MG | 2.313 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.497 MG | 0.118 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.104 MG | 0.396 MG |
| Folate | 17 UG | 51 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.04 UG | 0.48 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Fish sauce is a great source of calcium and it has 13 times more calcium than mushroom - fish sauce has 43mg of calcium per 100 grams and mushroom has 3mg of calcium.
iron
Fish sauce and mushroom contain similar amounts of iron - fish sauce has 0.78mg of iron per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.5mg of iron.
potassium
Both fish sauce and mushroom are high in potassium. Fish sauce is very similar to fish sauce for potassium - fish sauce has 288mg of potassium per 100 grams and mushroom has 318mg 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: Mushroom (Mushrooms, white, raw) and Fish Sauce (Sauce, fish, ready-to-serve) .
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FAQ
Does fish sauce or mushroom contain more calories in 100 grams?Fish sauce and mushroom contain similar amounts of calories - fish sauce has 35 calories in 100g and mushroom has 22 calories.
Is fish sauce or mushroom better for protein?
Fish sauce has 60% more protein than mushroom - fish sauce has 5.1g of protein per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.1g of protein.
Does fish sauce or mushroom have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both fish sauce and mushroom are low in carbohydrates - fish sauce has 3.6g of carbs for 100g and mushroom has 3.3g of carbohydrates. the carbs in mushroom are made of 70% sugar and 30% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in fish sauce comprise of 100% sugar.
Does fish sauce or mushroom contain more potassium?
Both fish sauce and mushroom are high in potassium. Fish sauce is very similar to fish sauce for potassium - fish sauce has 288mg of potassium in 100 grams and mushroom has 318mg of potassium.