White Mushroom vs. Green Bean
Nutrition comparison of White Mushroom and Green Bean
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
white mushroom
versus
green bean
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in white mushroom and green bean:
- Both white mushroom and green bean are high in potassium.
- Green bean has signficantly more calcium than white mushroom.
- Green bean is a great source of Vitamin C and dietary fiber.
- White mushroom has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12.
USDA sources for nutritional information: White Mushroom (Mushrooms, white, raw) and Green Bean (Beans, snap, green, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
White mushroom and green bean contain similar amounts of calories - white mushroom has 22 calories per 100 grams and green bean has 31 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, white mushroom is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to green bean per calorie. White mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 44:47:9 and for green bean, 20:76:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| White Mushroom | Green Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 44% | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 47% | 76% |
| Fat | 9% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
White mushroom and green bean contain similar amounts of carbs - white mushroom has 3.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and green bean has 7g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in white mushroom are made of 66% sugar and 34% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in green bean comprise of 48% sugar, 39% dietary fiber and 13% starch.
dietary fiber
Green bean is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 170% more dietary fiber than white mushroom - white mushroom has 1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and green bean has 2.7g of dietary fiber.
sugar
White mushroom and green bean contain similar amounts of sugar - white mushroom has 2g of sugar per 100 grams and green bean has 3.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
White mushroom and green bean contain similar amounts of protein - white mushroom has 3.1g of protein per 100 grams and green bean has 1.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both white mushroom and green bean are low in saturated fat - white mushroom has 0.05g of saturated fat per 100 grams and green bean has 0.05g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Green bean is a great source of Vitamin C and it has 481% more Vitamin C than white mushroom - white mushroom has 2.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and green bean has 12.2mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Green bean has more Vitamin A than white mushroom - green bean has 35ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and white mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
White mushroom has more Vitamin D than green bean - white mushroom has 7iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and green bean does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
White mushroom and green bean contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - white mushroom has 0.01mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and green bean has 0.41mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Green bean has more Vitamin K than white mushroom - green bean has 43ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and white mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
White mushroom has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12. Both white mushroom and green bean contain significant amounts of thiamin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| White Mushroom | Green Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.081 MG | 0.082 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.402 MG | 0.104 MG |
| Niacin | 3.607 MG | 0.734 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.497 MG | 0.225 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.104 MG | 0.141 MG |
| Folate | 17 UG | 33 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.04 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Green bean has signficantly more calcium than white mushroom - white mushroom has 3mg of calcium per 100 grams and green bean has 37mg of calcium.
iron
Green bean has 106% more iron than white mushroom - white mushroom has 0.5mg of iron per 100 grams and green bean has 1mg of iron.
potassium
Both white mushroom and green bean are high in potassium. White mushroom has 51% more potassium than green bean - white mushroom has 318mg of potassium per 100 grams and green bean has 211mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, white mushroom has more linoleic acid than green bean per 100 grams.
| White Mushroom | Green Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.16 G | 0.044 G |
| Total | 0.16 G | 0.044 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: White Mushroom (Mushrooms, white, raw) and Green Bean (Beans, snap, green, raw) .
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FAQ
Does white mushroom or green bean contain more calories in 100 grams?White mushroom and green bean contain similar amounts of calories - white mushroom has 22 calories in 100g and green bean has 31 calories.
Is white mushroom or green bean better for protein?
White mushroom and green bean contain similar amounts of protein - white mushroom has 3.1g of protein per 100 grams and green bean has 1.8g of protein.
Does white mushroom or green bean have more carbohydrates?
By weight, white mushroom and green bean contain similar amounts of carbs - white mushroom has 3.3g of carbs for 100g and green bean has 7g of carbohydrates. the carbs in white mushroom are made of 70% sugar and 30% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in green bean comprise of 50% sugar, 40% dietary fiber and 10% starch.
Does white mushroom or green bean contain more potassium?
Both white mushroom and green bean are high in potassium. White mushroom has 50% more potassium than green bean - white mushroom has 318mg of potassium in 100 grams and green bean has 211mg of potassium.