Mushroom vs. Lentils
Nutrition comparison of Mushroom and Cooked Lentils
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
mushroom
versus
cooked
lentils
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in mushroom and lentils:
- Both lentils and mushroom are high in potassium.
- Lentil has more thiamin and folate, however, mushroom contains more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12.
- Lentil is a great source of protein.
- Lentil is an excellent source of dietary fiber and iron.
- Mushroom has 5.1 times less carbohydrates than lentil.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Mushroom (Mushrooms, white, raw) and Lentils (Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Lentil is high in calories and mushroom has 81% less calories than lentil - lentil has 116 calories per 100 grams and mushroom has 22 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, mushroom is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to lentils per calorie. Mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 44:47:9 and for lentils, 30:67:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Mushroom | Lentils | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 44% | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 47% | 67% |
| Fat | 9% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Mushroom has 5.1 times less carbohydrates than lentil - lentil has 20.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Lentil is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 690% more dietary fiber than mushroom - lentil has 7.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and mushroom has 1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Lentils and mushroom contain similar amounts of sugar - lentil has 1.8g of sugar per 100 grams and mushroom has 2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Lentil is a great source of protein and it has 192% more protein than mushroom - lentil has 9g of protein per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both lentils and mushroom are low in saturated fat - lentil has 0.05g of saturated fat per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.05g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Lentils and mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - lentil has 1.5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and mushroom has 2.1mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Lentils and mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - lentil has 2.4ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Mushroom has more Vitamin D than lentil - mushroom has 7iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and lentil does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Lentils and mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lentil has 0.11mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.01mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Lentils and mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - lentil has 1.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Lentil has more thiamin and folate, however, mushroom contains more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12. Both mushroom and lentils contain significant amounts of Vitamin B6.
| Mushroom | Lentils | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.081 MG | 0.169 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.402 MG | 0.073 MG |
| Niacin | 3.607 MG | 1.06 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.497 MG | 0.638 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.104 MG | 0.178 MG |
| Folate | 17 UG | 181 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.04 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Lentil has 533% more calcium than mushroom - lentil has 19mg of calcium per 100 grams and mushroom has 3mg of calcium.
iron
Lentil is an excellent source of iron and it has 566% more iron than mushroom - lentil has 3.3mg of iron per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.5mg of iron.
potassium
Both lentils and mushroom are high in potassium. Lentil has 16% more potassium than mushroom - lentil has 369mg of potassium per 100 grams and mushroom has 318mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both mushroom and lentils contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Mushroom | Lentils | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.16 G | 0.137 G |
| Total | 0.16 G | 0.137 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.
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FAQ
Does lentils or mushroom contain more calories in 100 grams?Lentil is high in calories and mushroom has 80% less calories than lentil - lentil has 116 calories in 100g and mushroom has 22 calories.
Is lentils or mushroom better for protein?
Lentil is a great source of protein and it has 190% more protein than mushroom - lentil has 9g of protein per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.1g of protein.
Does lentils or mushroom have more carbohydrates?
By weight, mushroom has 5.1 times fewer carbohydrates than lentil - lentil has 20.1g of carbs for 100g and mushroom has 3.3g of carbohydrates.
Does lentils or mushroom contain more iron?
Lentil is an abundant source of iron and it has 570% more iron than mushroom - lentil has 3.3mg of iron in 100 grams and mushroom has 0.5mg of iron.
Does lentils or mushroom contain more potassium?
Both lentils and mushroom are high in potassium. Lentil has 20% more potassium than mushroom - lentil has 369mg of potassium in 100 grams and mushroom has 318mg of potassium.