Canned Tuna vs. Mushroom
Nutrition comparison of Canned Tuna and Mushroom
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
canned tuna
versus
mushroom
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in canned tuna and mushroom:
- Both canned tuna and mushroom are high in potassium.
- Canned tuna is an excellent source of protein.
- Mushroom has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and folate, however, canned tuna contains more Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Canned Tuna (Fish, tuna, white, canned in water, without salt, drained solids) and Mushroom (Mushrooms, white, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Canned tuna is high in calories and mushroom has 83% less calories than canned tuna - canned tuna has 128 calories per 100 grams and mushroom has 22 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, canned tuna is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to mushroom per calorie. Canned tuna has a macronutrient ratio of 78:0:22 and for mushroom, 44:47:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Canned Tuna | Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 78% | 44% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 47% |
| Fat | 22% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both mushroom and canned tuna are low in carbohydrates - mushroom has 3.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and canned tuna does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Mushroom has more dietary fiber than canned tuna - mushroom has 1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and canned tuna does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Canned tuna has less sugar than mushroom - mushroom has 2g of sugar per 100 grams and canned tuna does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Canned tuna is an excellent source of protein and it has 664% more protein than mushroom - canned tuna has 23.6g of protein per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both canned tuna and mushroom are low in saturated fat - canned tuna has 0.79g of saturated fat per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.05g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Mushroom has less cholesterol than canned tuna - canned tuna has 42mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Mushroom has more Vitamin C than canned tuna - mushroom has 2.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and canned tuna does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Canned tuna has more Vitamin A than mushroom - canned tuna has 6ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Mushroom has more Vitamin D than canned tuna - mushroom has 7iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and canned tuna does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Mushroom and canned tuna contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - mushroom has 0.01mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and canned tuna does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Mushroom has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and folate, however, canned tuna contains more Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12. Both canned tuna and mushroom contain significant amounts of niacin.
| Canned Tuna | Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.008 MG | 0.081 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.044 MG | 0.402 MG |
| Niacin | 5.799 MG | 3.607 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.124 MG | 1.497 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.217 MG | 0.104 MG |
| Folate | 2 UG | 17 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.17 UG | 0.04 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Canned tuna has 367% more calcium than mushroom - canned tuna has 14mg of calcium per 100 grams and mushroom has 3mg of calcium.
iron
Canned tuna has 94% more iron than mushroom - canned tuna has 0.97mg of iron per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.5mg of iron.
potassium
Both canned tuna and mushroom are high in potassium. Mushroom has 34% more potassium than canned tuna - canned tuna has 237mg 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 canned tuna per 100 grams.
| Canned Tuna | Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.055 G | 0.16 G |
| other omega 6 | 0.051 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.106 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: Canned Tuna (Fish, tuna, white, canned in water, without salt, drained solids) and Mushroom (Mushrooms, white, raw) .
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FAQ
Does canned tuna or mushroom contain more calories in 100 grams?Canned tuna is high in calories and mushroom has 80% less calories than canned tuna - canned tuna has 128 calories in 100g and mushroom has 22 calories.
Is canned tuna or mushroom better for protein?
Canned tuna is a fantastic source of protein and it has 660% more protein than mushroom - canned tuna has 23.6g of protein per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.1g of protein.
Does mushroom or canned tuna have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both mushroom and canned tuna are low in carbohydrates - mushroom has 3.3g of carbs for 100g and canned tuna has no carbs..
Does canned tuna or mushroom contain more potassium?
Both canned tuna and mushroom are high in potassium. Mushroom has 30% more potassium than canned tuna - canned tuna has 237mg of potassium in 100 grams and mushroom has 318mg of potassium.