Mushroom vs. Cherry Tomato
Nutrition comparison of Mushroom and Cherry Tomato
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
mushroom
versus
cherry tomato
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in mushroom and cherry tomato:
- Both cherry tomato and mushroom are high in potassium.
- Cherry tomato has signficantly more Vitamin A than mushroom.
- Cherry tomato is a great source of Vitamin C.
- Mushroom has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Mushroom (Mushrooms, white, raw) and Cherry Tomato (Tomatoes, orange, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Cherry tomato and mushroom contain similar amounts of calories - cherry tomato has 16 calories per 100 grams and mushroom has 22 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, mushroom is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and similar to cherry tomato for fat. Mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 44:47:10 and for cherry tomato, 25:66:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Mushroom | Cherry Tomato | |
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| Protein | 44% | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 47% | 66% |
| Fat | 10% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both cherry tomato and mushroom are low in carbohydrates - cherry tomato has 3.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Cherry tomato and mushroom contain similar amounts of dietary fiber - cherry tomato has 0.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and mushroom has 1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Cherry tomato has less sugar than mushroom - mushroom has 2g of sugar per 100 grams and cherry tomato does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Mushroom has 166% more protein than cherry tomato - cherry tomato has 1.2g of protein per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both cherry tomato and mushroom are low in saturated fat - cherry tomato has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.05g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Cherry tomato is a great source of Vitamin C and it has 662% more Vitamin C than mushroom - cherry tomato has 16mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and mushroom has 2.1mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Cherry tomato has signficantly more Vitamin A than mushroom - cherry tomato has 75ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Mushroom has more Vitamin D than cherry tomato - mushroom has 7iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and cherry tomato does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Mushroom and cherry tomato contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - mushroom has 0.01mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cherry tomato does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Mushroom has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12. Both mushroom and cherry tomato contain significant amounts of thiamin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Mushroom | Cherry Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.081 MG | 0.046 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.402 MG | 0.034 MG |
| Niacin | 3.607 MG | 0.593 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.497 MG | 0.186 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.104 MG | 0.06 MG |
| Folate | 17 UG | 29 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.04 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Cherry tomato and mushroom contain similar amounts of calcium - cherry tomato has 5mg of calcium per 100 grams and mushroom has 3mg of calcium.
iron
Cherry tomato and mushroom contain similar amounts of iron - cherry tomato has 0.47mg of iron per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.5mg of iron.
potassium
Both cherry tomato and mushroom are high in potassium. Mushroom has 50% more potassium than cherry tomato - cherry tomato has 212mg 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 cherry tomato per 100 grams.
| Mushroom | Cherry Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.16 G | 0.073 G |
| Total | 0.16 G | 0.073 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 Mushroom or Cherry Tomato .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Mushroom (Mushrooms, white, raw) and Cherry Tomato (Tomatoes, orange, raw) .
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FAQ
Does cherry tomato or mushroom contain more calories in 100 grams?Cherry tomato and mushroom contain similar amounts of calories - cherry tomato has 16 calories in 100g and mushroom has 22 calories.
Is cherry tomato or mushroom better for protein?
Mushroom has 170% more protein than cherry tomato - cherry tomato has 1.2g of protein per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.1g of protein.
Does cherry tomato or mushroom have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both cherry tomato and mushroom are low in carbohydrates - cherry tomato has 3.2g of carbs for 100g and mushroom has 3.3g of carbohydrates.
Does cherry tomato or mushroom contain more potassium?
Both cherry tomato and mushroom are high in potassium. Mushroom has 50% more potassium than cherry tomato - cherry tomato has 212mg of potassium in 100 grams and mushroom has 318mg of potassium.