White Mushroom vs. Lentils
Nutrition comparison of White 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
white mushroom
versus
cooked
lentils
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in white mushroom and lentils:
- Both white mushroom and lentils are high in potassium.
- Lentil has more thiamin and folate, however, white 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.
- White mushroom has 5.1 times less carbohydrates than lentil.
USDA sources for nutritional information: White 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 white mushroom has 81% less calories than lentil - white mushroom has 22 calories per 100 grams and lentil has 116 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, white mushroom is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to lentils per calorie. White 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:
| White Mushroom | Lentils | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 44% | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 47% | 67% |
| Fat | 9% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
White mushroom has 5.1 times less carbohydrates than lentil - white mushroom has 3.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and lentil has 20.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Lentil is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 690% more dietary fiber than white mushroom - white mushroom has 1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and lentil has 7.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
White mushroom and lentils contain similar amounts of sugar - white mushroom has 2g of sugar per 100 grams and lentil has 1.8g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Lentil is a great source of protein and it has 192% more protein than white mushroom - white mushroom has 3.1g of protein per 100 grams and lentil has 9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both white mushroom and lentils are low in saturated fat - white mushroom has 0.05g of saturated fat per 100 grams and lentil has 0.05g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
White mushroom and lentils contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - white mushroom has 2.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and lentil has 1.5mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Lentils and white mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - lentil has 2.4ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and white mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
White mushroom has more Vitamin D than lentil - white mushroom has 7iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and lentil does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
White mushroom and lentils contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - white mushroom has 0.01mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and lentil has 0.11mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Lentils and white mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - lentil has 1.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and white mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Lentil has more thiamin and folate, however, white mushroom contains more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12. Both white mushroom and lentils contain significant amounts of Vitamin B6.
| White 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 white mushroom - white mushroom has 3mg of calcium per 100 grams and lentil has 19mg of calcium.
iron
Lentil is an excellent source of iron and it has 566% more iron than white mushroom - white mushroom has 0.5mg of iron per 100 grams and lentil has 3.3mg of iron.
potassium
Both white mushroom and lentils are high in potassium. Lentil has 16% more potassium than white mushroom - white mushroom has 318mg of potassium per 100 grams and lentil has 369mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both white mushroom and lentils contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| White 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.
Note: The specific food items compared are: White Mushroom (Mushrooms, white, raw) and Lentils (Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt) .
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FAQ
Does white mushroom or lentils contain more calories in 100 grams?Lentil is high in calories and white mushroom has 80% less calories than lentil - white mushroom has 22 calories in 100g and lentil has 116 calories.
Is white mushroom or lentils better for protein?
Lentil is a great source of protein and it has 190% more protein than white mushroom - white mushroom has 3.1g of protein per 100 grams and lentil has 9g of protein.
Does white mushroom or lentils have more carbohydrates?
By weight, white mushroom has 5.1 times fewer carbohydrates than lentil - white mushroom has 3.3g of carbs for 100g and lentil has 20.1g of carbohydrates.
Does white mushroom or lentils contain more iron?
Lentil is an abundant source of iron and it has 570% more iron than white mushroom - white mushroom has 0.5mg of iron in 100 grams and lentil has 3.3mg of iron.
Does white mushroom or lentils contain more potassium?
Both white mushroom and lentils are high in potassium. Lentil has 20% more potassium than white mushroom - white mushroom has 318mg of potassium in 100 grams and lentil has 369mg of potassium.