Morel Mushroom vs. Yellow Corn
Nutrition comparison of Morel Mushroom and Cooked Yellow Corn
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
morel mushroom
versus
cooked
yellow corn
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in morel mushroom and yellow corn:
- Both morel mushroom and yellow corn are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Morel mushroom has 3.1 times less carbohydrates than yellow corn.
- Morel mushroom has 68% less calories than yellow corn.
- Morel mushroom has more riboflavin, however, yellow corn contains more folate.
- Morel mushroom is a great source of calcium.
- Morel mushroom is an excellent source of Vitamin D and iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Morel Mushroom (Mushrooms, morel, raw) and Yellow Corn (Corn, sweet, yellow, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Morel mushroom has 68% less calories than yellow corn - morel mushroom has 31 calories per 100 grams and yellow corn has 96 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, morel mushroom is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and similar to yellow corn for fat. Morel mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 33:53:14 and for yellow corn, 12:76:12 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Morel Mushroom | Yellow Corn | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 33% | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 53% | 76% |
| Fat | 14% | 12% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Morel mushroom has 3.1 times less carbohydrates than yellow corn - morel mushroom has 5.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and yellow corn has 21g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both morel mushroom and yellow corn are high in dietary fiber. Morel mushroom has 17% more dietary fiber than yellow corn - morel mushroom has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and yellow corn has 2.4g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Morel mushroom and yellow corn contain similar amounts of sugar - morel mushroom has 0.6g of sugar per 100 grams and yellow corn has 4.5g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Morel mushroom and yellow corn contain similar amounts of protein - morel mushroom has 3.1g of protein per 100 grams and yellow corn has 3.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both morel mushroom and yellow corn are low in saturated fat - morel mushroom has 0.07g of saturated fat per 100 grams and yellow corn has 0.2g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Yellow corn has more Vitamin C than morel mushroom - yellow corn has 5.5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and morel mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Yellow corn has more Vitamin A than morel mushroom - yellow corn has 13ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and morel mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Morel mushroom is an excellent source of Vitamin D and it has more Vitamin D than yellow corn - morel mushroom has 206iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and yellow corn does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Yellow corn and morel mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - yellow corn has 0.09mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and morel mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Yellow corn and morel mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - yellow corn has 0.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and morel mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Morel mushroom has more riboflavin, however, yellow corn contains more folate. Both morel mushroom and yellow corn contain significant amounts of thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Morel Mushroom | Yellow Corn | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.069 MG | 0.093 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.205 MG | 0.057 MG |
| Niacin | 2.252 MG | 1.683 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.44 MG | 0.792 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.136 MG | 0.139 MG |
| Folate | 9 UG | 23 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Morel mushroom is a great source of calcium and it has 13 times more calcium than yellow corn - morel mushroom has 43mg of calcium per 100 grams and yellow corn has 3mg of calcium.
iron
Morel mushroom is an excellent source of iron and it has 26 times more iron than yellow corn - morel mushroom has 12.2mg of iron per 100 grams and yellow corn has 0.45mg of iron.
potassium
Both morel mushroom and yellow corn are high in potassium. Morel mushroom has 89% more potassium than yellow corn - morel mushroom has 411mg of potassium per 100 grams and yellow corn has 218mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, yellow corn has more linoleic acid than morel mushroom per 100 grams.
| Morel Mushroom | Yellow Corn | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.215 G | 0.586 G |
| other omega 6 | 0.001 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.216 G | 0.586 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).
You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Morel Mushroom or Yellow Corn .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Morel Mushroom (Mushrooms, morel, raw) and Yellow Corn (Corn, sweet, yellow, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt) .
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FAQ
Does morel mushroom or yellow corn contain more calories in 100 grams?Morel mushroom has 70% less calories than yellow corn - morel mushroom has 31 calories in 100g and yellow corn has 96 calories.
Is morel mushroom or yellow corn better for protein?
Morel mushroom and yellow corn contain similar amounts of protein - morel mushroom has 3.1g of protein per 100 grams and yellow corn has 3.4g of protein.
Does morel mushroom or yellow corn have more carbohydrates?
By weight, morel mushroom has 3.1 times fewer carbohydrates than yellow corn - morel mushroom has 5.1g of carbs for 100g and yellow corn has 21g of carbohydrates.
Does morel mushroom or yellow corn contain more iron?
Morel mushroom is an abundant source of iron and it has 26 times more iron than yellow corn - morel mushroom has 12.2mg of iron in 100 grams and yellow corn has 0.45mg of iron.
Does morel mushroom or yellow corn contain more potassium?
Both morel mushroom and yellow corn are high in potassium. Morel mushroom has 90% more potassium than yellow corn - morel mushroom has 411mg of potassium in 100 grams and yellow corn has 218mg of potassium.