Mushroom vs. Mint
Nutrition comparison of Mushroom and Mint
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
mushroom
versus
mint
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in mushroom and mint:
- Both mint and mushroom are high in potassium.
- Mint is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, calcium, dietary fiber and iron.
- Mushroom has 3.5 times less carbohydrates than mint.
- Mushroom has 69% less calories than mint.
- Mushroom has more niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, mint contains more folate.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Mushroom (Mushrooms, white, raw) and Mint (Peppermint, fresh) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Mushroom has 69% less calories than mint - mint has 70 calories per 100 grams and mushroom has 22 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, mushroom is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and similar to mint for fat. Mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 44:47:10 and for mint, 18:72:10 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Mushroom | Mint | |
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| Protein | 44% | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 47% | 72% |
| Fat | 10% | 10% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Mushroom has 3.5 times less carbohydrates than mint - mint has 14.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Mint is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 700% more dietary fiber than mushroom - mint has 8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and mushroom has 1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Mint has less sugar than mushroom - mushroom has 2g of sugar per 100 grams and mint does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Mint and mushroom contain similar amounts of protein - mint has 3.8g of protein per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both mint and mushroom are low in saturated fat - mint has 0.25g of saturated fat per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.05g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Mint is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 14 times more Vitamin C than mushroom - mint has 31.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and mushroom has 2.1mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Mint is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than mushroom - mint has 212ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Mushroom has more Vitamin D than mint - mushroom has 7iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and mint does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Mushroom and mint contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - mushroom has 0.01mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and mint does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Mushroom has more niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, mint contains more folate. Both mushroom and mint contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin and Vitamin B6.
| Mushroom | Mint | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.081 MG | 0.082 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.402 MG | 0.266 MG |
| Niacin | 3.607 MG | 1.706 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.497 MG | 0.338 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.104 MG | 0.129 MG |
| Folate | 17 UG | 114 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.04 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Mint is an excellent source of calcium and it has 80 times more calcium than mushroom - mint has 243mg of calcium per 100 grams and mushroom has 3mg of calcium.
iron
Mint is an excellent source of iron and it has 916% more iron than mushroom - mint has 5.1mg of iron per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.5mg of iron.
potassium
Both mint and mushroom are high in potassium. Mint has 79% more potassium than mushroom - mint has 569mg 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 mint per 100 grams.
| Mushroom | Mint | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.16 G | 0.069 G |
| Total | 0.16 G | 0.069 G |
Customize your serving size
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FAQ
Does mint or mushroom contain more calories in 100 grams?Mushroom has 70% less calories than mint - mint has 70 calories in 100g and mushroom has 22 calories.
Is mint or mushroom better for protein?
Mint and mushroom contain similar amounts of protein - mint has 3.8g of protein per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.1g of protein.
Does mint or mushroom have more carbohydrates?
By weight, mushroom has 3.5 times fewer carbohydrates than mint - mint has 14.9g of carbs for 100g and mushroom has 3.3g of carbohydrates.
Does mint or mushroom contain more calcium?
Mint is a rich source of calcium and it has 80 times more calcium than mushroom - mint has 243mg of calcium in 100 grams and mushroom has 3mg of calcium.
Does mint or mushroom contain more iron?
Mint is an abundant source of iron and it has 920% more iron than mushroom - mint has 5.1mg of iron in 100 grams and mushroom has 0.5mg of iron.
Does mint or mushroom contain more potassium?
Both mint and mushroom are high in potassium. Mint has 80% more potassium than mushroom - mint has 569mg of potassium in 100 grams and mushroom has 318mg of potassium.