Avocado vs. Mushroom
Nutrition comparison of Avocado and Mushroom
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
avocado
versus
mushroom
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in avocado and mushroom:
- Both avocado and mushroom are high in potassium.
- Avocado is an excellent source of dietary fiber.
- Mushroom has 41.5 times less saturated fat than avocado.
- Mushroom has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, avocado contains more Vitamin B6 and folate.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Avocado (Avocados, raw, California) and Mushroom (Mushrooms, white, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Avocado is high in calories and mushroom has 87% less calories than avocado - avocado has 167 calories per 100 grams and mushroom has 22 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, avocado is much lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to mushroom per calorie. Avocado has a macronutrient ratio of 4:19:77 and for mushroom, 44:47:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Avocado | Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 4% | 44% |
| Carbohydrates | 19% | 47% |
| Fat | 77% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Avocado and mushroom contain similar amounts of carbs - avocado has 8.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Avocado is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 580% more dietary fiber than mushroom - avocado has 6.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and mushroom has 1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Avocado and mushroom contain similar amounts of sugar - avocado has 0.3g of sugar per 100 grams and mushroom has 2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Avocado and mushroom contain similar amounts of protein - avocado has 2g of protein per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Mushroom has 41.5 times less saturated fat than avocado - avocado has 2.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.05g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Avocado has 319% more Vitamin C than mushroom - avocado has 8.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and mushroom has 2.1mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Avocado has more Vitamin A than mushroom - avocado has 7ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Mushroom has more Vitamin D than avocado - mushroom has 7iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and avocado does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Avocado has 196 times more Vitamin E than mushroom - avocado has 2mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.01mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Avocado has more Vitamin K than mushroom - avocado has 21ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Mushroom has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, avocado contains more Vitamin B6 and folate. Both avocado and mushroom contain significant amounts of thiamin, niacin and pantothenic acid.
| Avocado | Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.075 MG | 0.081 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.143 MG | 0.402 MG |
| Niacin | 1.912 MG | 3.607 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.463 MG | 1.497 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.287 MG | 0.104 MG |
| Folate | 89 UG | 17 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 0.04 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Avocado has 333% more calcium than mushroom - avocado has 13mg of calcium per 100 grams and mushroom has 3mg of calcium.
iron
Avocado and mushroom contain similar amounts of iron - avocado has 0.61mg of iron per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.5mg of iron.
potassium
Both avocado and mushroom are high in potassium. Avocado has 59% more potassium than mushroom - avocado has 507mg of potassium per 100 grams and mushroom has 318mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, avocado has more linoleic acid than mushroom per 100 grams.
| Avocado | Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 1.674 G | 0.16 G |
| other omega 6 | 0.015 G | ~ |
| Total | 1.689 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 avocado or mushroom contain more calories in 100 grams?Avocado is high in calories and mushroom has 90% less calories than avocado - avocado has 167 calories in 100g and mushroom has 22 calories.
Is avocado or mushroom better for protein?
Avocado and mushroom contain similar amounts of protein - avocado has 2g of protein per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.1g of protein.
Does avocado or mushroom have more carbohydrates?
By weight, avocado and mushroom contain similar amounts of carbs - avocado has 8.6g of carbs for 100g and mushroom has 3.3g of carbohydrates.
Does avocado or mushroom contain more potassium?
Both avocado and mushroom are high in potassium. Avocado has 60% more potassium than mushroom - avocado has 507mg of potassium in 100 grams and mushroom has 318mg of potassium.