Couscous vs. Mushroom
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Couscous and Mushroom
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cooked
couscous
versus
mushroom
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in couscous and mushroom:
- Mushroom has 6.1 times less carbohydrates than couscous.
- Mushroom has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12.
- Mushroom is an excellent source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Couscous (Couscous, cooked) and Mushroom (Mushrooms, white, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Couscous is high in calories and mushroom has 80% less calories than couscous - couscous has 112 calories per 100 grams and mushroom has 22 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, couscous is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to mushroom per calorie. Couscous has a macronutrient ratio of 14:85:2 and for mushroom, 44:47:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Couscous | Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 14% | 44% |
| Carbohydrates | 85% | 47% |
| Fat | 2% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Mushroom has 6.1 times less carbohydrates than couscous - couscous has 23.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Couscous and mushroom contain similar amounts of dietary fiber - couscous has 1.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and mushroom has 1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Couscous and mushroom contain similar amounts of sugar - couscous has 0.1g of sugar per 100 grams and mushroom has 2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Couscous and mushroom contain similar amounts of protein - couscous has 3.8g of protein per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both couscous and mushroom are low in saturated fat - couscous has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.05g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Mushroom has more Vitamin C than couscous - mushroom has 2.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and couscous does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Mushroom has more Vitamin D than couscous - mushroom has 7iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and couscous does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Couscous and mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - couscous has 0.13mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.01mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Couscous and mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - couscous has 0.1ug 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. Both couscous and mushroom contain significant amounts of thiamin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Couscous | Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.063 MG | 0.081 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.027 MG | 0.402 MG |
| Niacin | 0.983 MG | 3.607 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.371 MG | 1.497 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.051 MG | 0.104 MG |
| Folate | 15 UG | 17 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 0.04 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Couscous and mushroom contain similar amounts of calcium - couscous has 8mg of calcium per 100 grams and mushroom has 3mg of calcium.
iron
Couscous and mushroom contain similar amounts of iron - couscous has 0.38mg of iron per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.5mg of iron.
potassium
Mushroom is an excellent source of potassium and it has 448% more potassium than couscous - couscous has 58mg 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 couscous per 100 grams.
| Couscous | Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.06 G | 0.16 G |
| Total | 0.06 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 couscous or mushroom contain more calories in 100 grams?Couscous is high in calories and mushroom has 80% less calories than couscous - couscous has 112 calories in 100g and mushroom has 22 calories.
Is couscous or mushroom better for protein?
Couscous and mushroom contain similar amounts of protein - couscous has 3.8g of protein per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.1g of protein.
Does couscous or mushroom have more carbohydrates?
By weight, mushroom has 6.1 times fewer carbohydrates than couscous - couscous has 23.2g of carbs for 100g and mushroom has 3.3g of carbohydrates.
Does couscous or mushroom contain more potassium?
Mushroom is a rich source of potassium and it has 450% more potassium than couscous - couscous has 58mg of potassium in 100 grams and mushroom has 318mg of potassium.