Mushroom vs. Butterhead Lettuce
Nutrition comparison of Mushroom and Butterhead Lettuce
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
mushroom
versus
butterhead lettuce
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in mushroom and butterhead lettuce:
- Both butterhead lettuce and mushroom are high in potassium.
- Butterhead lettuce has signficantly more calcium than mushroom.
- Butterhead lettuce is a great source of Vitamin K.
- Butterhead lettuce is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
- Mushroom has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, butterhead lettuce contains more folate.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Mushroom (Mushrooms, white, raw) and Butterhead Lettuce (Lettuce, butterhead (includes boston and bibb types), raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Butterhead lettuce and mushroom contain similar amounts of calories - butterhead lettuce has 13 calories per 100 grams and mushroom has 22 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, mushroom is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and similar to butterhead lettuce for fat. Mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 44:47:9 and for butterhead lettuce, 33:57:11 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Mushroom | Butterhead Lettuce | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 44% | 33% |
| Carbohydrates | 47% | 57% |
| Fat | 9% | 11% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both butterhead lettuce and mushroom are low in carbohydrates - butterhead lettuce has 2.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.3g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in butterhead lettuce are made of 54% dietary fiber and 46% sugar, whereas the carbs in mushroom comprise of 66% sugar and 34% dietary fiber.
dietary fiber
Butterhead lettuce and mushroom contain similar amounts of dietary fiber - butterhead lettuce has 1.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and mushroom has 1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Butterhead lettuce and mushroom contain similar amounts of sugar - butterhead lettuce has 0.94g of sugar per 100 grams and mushroom has 2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Mushroom has 129% more protein than butterhead lettuce - butterhead lettuce has 1.4g of protein per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both butterhead lettuce and mushroom are low in saturated fat - butterhead lettuce has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.05g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Butterhead lettuce and mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - butterhead lettuce has 3.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and mushroom has 2.1mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Butterhead lettuce is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than mushroom - butterhead lettuce has 166ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Mushroom has more Vitamin D than butterhead lettuce - mushroom has 7iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and butterhead lettuce does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Butterhead lettuce and mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - butterhead lettuce has 0.18mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.01mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Butterhead lettuce is a great source of Vitamin K and it has more Vitamin K than mushroom - butterhead lettuce has 102.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Mushroom has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, butterhead lettuce contains more folate. Both mushroom and butterhead lettuce contain significant amounts of thiamin and Vitamin B6.
| Mushroom | Butterhead Lettuce | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.081 MG | 0.057 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.402 MG | 0.062 MG |
| Niacin | 3.607 MG | 0.357 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.497 MG | 0.15 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.104 MG | 0.082 MG |
| Folate | 17 UG | 73 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.04 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Butterhead lettuce has signficantly more calcium than mushroom - butterhead lettuce has 35mg of calcium per 100 grams and mushroom has 3mg of calcium.
iron
Butterhead lettuce has 148% more iron than mushroom - butterhead lettuce has 1.2mg of iron per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.5mg of iron.
potassium
Both butterhead lettuce and mushroom are high in potassium. Mushroom has 34% more potassium than butterhead lettuce - butterhead lettuce has 238mg 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 butterhead lettuce per 100 grams.
| Mushroom | Butterhead Lettuce | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.16 G | 0.034 G |
| Total | 0.16 G | 0.034 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: Mushroom (Mushrooms, white, raw) and Butterhead Lettuce (Lettuce, butterhead (includes boston and bibb types), raw) .
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FAQ
Does butterhead lettuce or mushroom contain more calories in 100 grams?Butterhead lettuce and mushroom contain similar amounts of calories - butterhead lettuce has 13 calories in 100g and mushroom has 22 calories.
Is butterhead lettuce or mushroom better for protein?
Mushroom has 130% more protein than butterhead lettuce - butterhead lettuce has 1.4g of protein per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.1g of protein.
Does butterhead lettuce or mushroom have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both butterhead lettuce and mushroom are low in carbohydrates - butterhead lettuce has 2.2g of carbs for 100g and mushroom has 3.3g of carbohydrates. the carbs in butterhead lettuce are made of 50% dietary fiber and 50% sugar, whereas the carbs in mushroom comprise of 70% sugar and 30% dietary fiber.
Does butterhead lettuce or mushroom contain more potassium?
Both butterhead lettuce and mushroom are high in potassium. Mushroom has 30% more potassium than butterhead lettuce - butterhead lettuce has 238mg of potassium in 100 grams and mushroom has 318mg of potassium.