Milk vs. Mushroom
Nutrition comparison of Milk and Mushroom
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
milk
versus
mushroom
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in milk and mushroom:
- Milk is an excellent source of calcium.
- Mushroom has 24.1 times less saturated fat than milk.
- Mushroom has 56% less calories than milk.
- Mushroom has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, milk contains more Vitamin B12.
- Mushroom is an excellent source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Milk (Milk, reduced fat, fluid, 2% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D) and Mushroom (Mushrooms, white, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Mushroom has 56% less calories than milk - milk has 50 calories per 100 grams and mushroom has 22 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, milk is lighter in protein, lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to mushroom per calorie. Milk has a macronutrient ratio of 27:38:35 and for mushroom, 44:47:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Milk | Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 27% | 44% |
| Carbohydrates | 38% | 47% |
| Fat | 35% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both milk and mushroom are low in carbohydrates - milk has 4.8g 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 milk comprise of 100% sugar.
dietary fiber
Mushroom has more dietary fiber than milk - mushroom has 1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and milk does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Milk and mushroom contain similar amounts of sugar - milk has 5.1g of sugar per 100 grams and mushroom has 2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Milk and mushroom contain similar amounts of protein - milk has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Mushroom has 24.1 times less saturated fat than milk - milk has 1.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.05g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both milk and mushroom are low in trans fat - milk has 0.09g of trans fat per 100 grams and mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Both milk and mushroom are low in cholesterol - milk has 8mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Milk and mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - milk has 0.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and mushroom has 2.1mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Milk has more Vitamin A than mushroom - milk has 55ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Milk has 600% more Vitamin D than mushroom - milk has 49iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and mushroom has 7iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Milk and mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - milk has 0.03mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.01mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Milk and mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - milk has 0.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Mushroom has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, milk contains more Vitamin B12. Both milk and mushroom contain significant amounts of thiamin.
| Milk | Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.039 MG | 0.081 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.185 MG | 0.402 MG |
| Niacin | 0.092 MG | 3.607 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.356 MG | 1.497 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.038 MG | 0.104 MG |
| Folate | 5 UG | 17 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.53 UG | 0.04 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Milk is an excellent source of calcium and it has 39 times more calcium than mushroom - milk has 120mg of calcium per 100 grams and mushroom has 3mg of calcium.
iron
Mushroom has 24 times more iron than milk - milk has 0.02mg of iron per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.5mg of iron.
potassium
Mushroom is an excellent source of potassium and it has 127% more potassium than milk - milk has 140mg 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 milk per 100 grams.
| Milk | Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.004 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.062 G | 0.16 G |
| Total | 0.066 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.
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FAQ
Does milk or mushroom contain more calories in 100 grams?Mushroom has 60% less calories than milk - milk has 50 calories in 100g and mushroom has 22 calories.
Is milk or mushroom better for protein?
Milk and mushroom contain similar amounts of protein - milk has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.1g of protein.
Does milk or mushroom have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both milk and mushroom are low in carbohydrates - milk has 4.8g 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 milk comprise of 100% sugar.
Does milk or mushroom contain more calcium?
Milk is a rich source of calcium and it has 39 times more calcium than mushroom - milk has 120mg of calcium in 100 grams and mushroom has 3mg of calcium.
Does milk or mushroom contain more potassium?
Mushroom is a rich source of potassium and it has 130% more potassium than milk - milk has 140mg of potassium in 100 grams and mushroom has 318mg of potassium.