Salmon vs. Morel Mushroom
Nutrition comparison of Salmon and Morel Mushroom
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
salmon
versus
morel mushroom
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in salmon and morel mushroom:
- Both morel mushroom and salmon are high in Vitamin D and potassium.
- Morel mushroom is a great source of calcium and dietary fiber.
- Morel mushroom is an excellent source of iron.
- Salmon has more niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
- Salmon is an excellent source of protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Salmon (Fish, salmon, pink, raw) and Morel Mushroom (Mushrooms, morel, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Salmon is high in calories and morel mushroom has 76% less calories than salmon - morel mushroom has 31 calories per 100 grams and salmon has 127 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, salmon is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to morel mushroom per calorie. Salmon has a macronutrient ratio of 67:0:33 and for morel mushroom, 33:53:14 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Salmon | Morel Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 67% | 33% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 53% |
| Fat | 33% | 14% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Salmon has less carbohydrates than morel mushroom - morel mushroom has 5.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and salmon does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Morel mushroom is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than salmon - morel mushroom has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and salmon does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Morel mushroom and salmon contain similar amounts of sugar - morel mushroom has 0.6g of sugar per 100 grams and salmon does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Salmon is an excellent source of protein and it has 557% more protein than morel mushroom - morel mushroom has 3.1g of protein per 100 grams and salmon has 20.5g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both morel mushroom and salmon are low in saturated fat - morel mushroom has 0.07g of saturated fat per 100 grams and salmon has 0.81g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both salmon and morel mushroom are low in trans fat - salmon has 0.03g of trans fat per 100 grams and morel mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Morel mushroom has less cholesterol than salmon - salmon has 46mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and morel mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Salmon has more Vitamin A than morel mushroom - salmon has 35ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and morel mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Both morel mushroom and salmon are high in Vitamin D. Salmon has 111% more Vitamin D than morel mushroom - morel mushroom has 206iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and salmon has 435iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Salmon has more Vitamin E than morel mushroom - salmon has 0.4mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and morel mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Salmon and morel mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - salmon has 0.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and morel mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Salmon has more niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12. Both salmon and morel mushroom contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin and folate.
| Salmon | Morel Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.08 MG | 0.069 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.105 MG | 0.205 MG |
| Niacin | 7.995 MG | 2.252 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.03 MG | 0.44 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.611 MG | 0.136 MG |
| Folate | 4 UG | 9 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 4.15 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Morel mushroom is a great source of calcium and it has 514% more calcium than salmon - morel mushroom has 43mg of calcium per 100 grams and salmon has 7mg of calcium.
iron
Morel mushroom is an excellent source of iron and it has 31 times more iron than salmon - morel mushroom has 12.2mg of iron per 100 grams and salmon has 0.38mg of iron.
potassium
Both morel mushroom and salmon are high in potassium. Morel mushroom has 12% more potassium than salmon - morel mushroom has 411mg of potassium per 100 grams and salmon has 366mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, morel mushroom has more linoleic acid than salmon per 100 grams.
| Salmon | Morel Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.018 G | 0.001 G |
| linoleic acid | 0.081 G | 0.215 G |
| Total | 0.099 G | 0.216 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: Salmon (Fish, salmon, pink, raw) and Morel Mushroom (Mushrooms, morel, raw) .
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FAQ
Does morel mushroom or salmon contain more calories in 100 grams?Salmon is high in calories and morel mushroom has 80% less calories than salmon - morel mushroom has 31 calories in 100g and salmon has 127 calories.
Is morel mushroom or salmon better for protein?
Salmon is a fantastic source of protein and it has 560% more protein than morel mushroom - morel mushroom has 3.1g of protein per 100 grams and salmon has 20.5g of protein.
Does morel mushroom or salmon have more carbohydrates?
By weight, salmon has fewer carbohydrates than morel mushroom - morel mushroom has 5.1g of carbs for 100g and salmon has no carbs..
Does morel mushroom or salmon contain more iron?
Morel mushroom is an abundant source of iron and it has 31 times more iron than salmon - morel mushroom has 12.2mg of iron in 100 grams and salmon has 0.38mg of iron.
Does morel mushroom or salmon contain more potassium?
Both morel mushroom and salmon are high in potassium. Morel mushroom has 10% more potassium than salmon - morel mushroom has 411mg of potassium in 100 grams and salmon has 366mg of potassium.