Grapefruit vs. Mushroom
Nutrition comparison of Grapefruit and Mushroom
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
grapefruit
versus
mushroom
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in grapefruit and mushroom:
- Grapefruit is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
- Mushroom has 69% less carbohydrates than grapefruit.
- Mushroom has 71% less sugar than grapefruit.
- Mushroom has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12.
- Mushroom is an excellent source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Grapefruit (Grapefruit, raw, pink and red, all areas) and Mushroom (Mushrooms, white, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Grapefruit and mushroom contain similar amounts of calories - grapefruit has 42 calories per 100 grams and mushroom has 22 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, grapefruit is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to mushroom per calorie. Grapefruit has a macronutrient ratio of 7:91:3 and for mushroom, 44:47:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Grapefruit | Mushroom | |
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| Protein | 7% | 44% |
| Carbohydrates | 91% | 47% |
| Fat | 3% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Mushroom has 69% less carbohydrates than grapefruit - grapefruit has 10.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Grapefruit has 60% more dietary fiber than mushroom - grapefruit has 1.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and mushroom has 1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Mushroom has 71% less sugar than grapefruit - grapefruit has 6.9g of sugar per 100 grams and mushroom has 2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Mushroom has 301% more protein than grapefruit - grapefruit has 0.77g of protein per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both grapefruit and mushroom are low in saturated fat - grapefruit has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.05g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Grapefruit is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 13 times more Vitamin C than mushroom - grapefruit has 31.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and mushroom has 2.1mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Grapefruit has more Vitamin A than mushroom - grapefruit has 58ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Mushroom has more Vitamin D than grapefruit - mushroom has 7iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and grapefruit does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Grapefruit and mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - grapefruit has 0.13mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.01mg of Vitamin E.
The B Vitamins
Mushroom has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12. Both grapefruit and mushroom contain significant amounts of thiamin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Grapefruit | Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.043 MG | 0.081 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.031 MG | 0.402 MG |
| Niacin | 0.204 MG | 3.607 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.262 MG | 1.497 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.053 MG | 0.104 MG |
| Folate | 13 UG | 17 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 0.04 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Grapefruit has 633% more calcium than mushroom - grapefruit has 22mg of calcium per 100 grams and mushroom has 3mg of calcium.
iron
Mushroom has 525% more iron than grapefruit - grapefruit has 0.08mg of iron per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.5mg of iron.
potassium
Mushroom is an excellent source of potassium and it has 136% more potassium than grapefruit - grapefruit has 135mg of potassium per 100 grams and mushroom has 318mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, mushroom has more linoleic acid than grapefruit per 100 grams.
| Grapefruit | Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.029 G | 0.16 G |
| Total | 0.029 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: Grapefruit (Grapefruit, raw, pink and red, all areas) and Mushroom (Mushrooms, white, raw) .
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FAQ
Does grapefruit or mushroom contain more calories in 100 grams?Grapefruit and mushroom contain similar amounts of calories - grapefruit has 42 calories in 100g and mushroom has 22 calories.
Is grapefruit or mushroom better for protein?
Mushroom has 300% more protein than grapefruit - grapefruit has 0.77g of protein per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.1g of protein.
Does grapefruit or mushroom have more carbohydrates?
By weight, mushroom has 70% fewer carbohydrates than grapefruit - grapefruit has 10.7g of carbs for 100g and mushroom has 3.3g of carbohydrates.
Does grapefruit or mushroom contain more potassium?
Mushroom is a rich source of potassium and it has 140% more potassium than grapefruit - grapefruit has 135mg of potassium in 100 grams and mushroom has 318mg of potassium.