Brown Rice vs. Mushroom
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Brown Rice and Mushroom
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cooked
brown rice
versus
mushroom
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in brown rice and mushroom:
- Brown rice has more thiamin, however, mushroom contains more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12.
- Mushroom has signficantly less carbohydrates than brown rice.
- Mushroom is an excellent source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Brown Rice (Rice, brown, long-grain, cooked (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)) and Mushroom (Mushrooms, white, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Brown rice is high in calories and mushroom has 82% less calories than brown rice - brown rice has 123 calories per 100 grams and mushroom has 22 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, brown rice is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and similar to mushroom for fat. Brown rice has a macronutrient ratio of 9:84:7 and for mushroom, 44:47:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Brown Rice | Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 9% | 44% |
| Carbohydrates | 84% | 47% |
| Fat | 7% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Mushroom has signficantly less carbohydrates than brown rice - brown rice has 25.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Brown rice has 60% more dietary fiber than mushroom - brown rice has 1.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and mushroom has 1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Brown rice and mushroom contain similar amounts of sugar - brown rice has 0.24g of sugar per 100 grams and mushroom has 2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Brown rice and mushroom contain similar amounts of protein - brown rice has 2.7g of protein per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both brown rice and mushroom are low in saturated fat - brown rice has 0.26g of saturated fat per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.05g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Mushroom has more Vitamin C than brown rice - mushroom has 2.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and brown rice does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Mushroom has more Vitamin D than brown rice - mushroom has 7iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and brown rice does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Brown rice and mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - brown rice has 0.17mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.01mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Brown rice and mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - brown rice has 0.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Brown rice has more thiamin, however, mushroom contains more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12. Both brown rice and mushroom contain significant amounts of niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Brown Rice | Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.178 MG | 0.081 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.069 MG | 0.402 MG |
| Niacin | 2.561 MG | 3.607 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.38 MG | 1.497 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.123 MG | 0.104 MG |
| Folate | 9 UG | 17 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 0.04 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Brown rice and mushroom contain similar amounts of calcium - brown rice has 3mg of calcium per 100 grams and mushroom has 3mg of calcium.
iron
Brown rice and mushroom contain similar amounts of iron - brown rice has 0.56mg of iron per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.5mg of iron.
potassium
Mushroom is an excellent source of potassium and it has 270% more potassium than brown rice - brown rice has 86mg of potassium per 100 grams and mushroom has 318mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, brown rice has more linoleic acid than mushroom per 100 grams.
| Brown Rice | Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.004 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.355 G | 0.16 G |
| Total | 0.359 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.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Brown Rice (Rice, brown, long-grain, cooked (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)) and Mushroom (Mushrooms, white, raw) .
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FAQ
Does brown rice or mushroom contain more calories in 100 grams?Brown rice is high in calories and mushroom has 80% less calories than brown rice - brown rice has 123 calories in 100g and mushroom has 22 calories.
Is brown rice or mushroom better for protein?
Brown rice and mushroom contain similar amounts of protein - brown rice has 2.7g of protein per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.1g of protein.
Does brown rice or mushroom have more carbohydrates?
By weight, mushroom has signficantly fewer carbohydrates than brown rice - brown rice has 25.6g of carbs for 100g and mushroom has 3.3g of carbohydrates.
Does brown rice or mushroom contain more potassium?
Mushroom is a rich source of potassium and it has 270% more potassium than brown rice - brown rice has 86mg of potassium in 100 grams and mushroom has 318mg of potassium.