Mushroom vs. Ginger
Nutrition comparison of Mushroom and Ginger
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
mushroom
versus
ginger
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in mushroom and ginger:
- Both ginger and mushroom are high in potassium.
- Ginger is a great source of protein.
- Ginger is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber and iron.
- Mushroom has 50.9 times less saturated fat than ginger.
- Mushroom has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, ginger contains more niacin and Vitamin B6.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Mushroom (Mushrooms, white, raw) and Ginger (Spices, ginger, ground) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Ginger is high in calories and mushroom has 93% less calories than ginger - ginger has 335 calories per 100 grams and mushroom has 22 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, mushroom is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and lighter in fat compared to ginger per calorie. Mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 44:47:9 and for ginger, 12:75:13 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Mushroom | Ginger | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 44% | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 47% | 75% |
| Fat | 9% | 13% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Ginger is high in carbohydrates and mushroom has 95% less carbohydrates than ginger - ginger has 71.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Ginger is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 13 times more dietary fiber than mushroom - ginger has 14.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and mushroom has 1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Ginger and mushroom contain similar amounts of sugar - ginger has 3.4g of sugar per 100 grams and mushroom has 2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Ginger is a great source of protein and it has 191% more protein than mushroom - ginger has 9g of protein per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Mushroom has 50.9 times less saturated fat than ginger - ginger has 2.6g of saturated fat per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.05g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Ginger and mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - ginger has 0.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and mushroom has 2.1mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Ginger and mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - ginger has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Mushroom has more Vitamin D than ginger - mushroom has 7iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and ginger does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Mushroom and ginger contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - mushroom has 0.01mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and ginger does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Ginger and mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - ginger has 0.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Mushroom has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, ginger contains more niacin and Vitamin B6. Both mushroom and ginger contain significant amounts of thiamin and folate.
| Mushroom | Ginger | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.081 MG | 0.046 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.402 MG | 0.17 MG |
| Niacin | 3.607 MG | 9.62 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.497 MG | 0.477 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.104 MG | 0.626 MG |
| Folate | 17 UG | 13 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.04 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Ginger is an excellent source of calcium and it has 37 times more calcium than mushroom - ginger has 114mg of calcium per 100 grams and mushroom has 3mg of calcium.
iron
Ginger is an excellent source of iron and it has 38 times more iron than mushroom - ginger has 19.8mg of iron per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.5mg of iron.
potassium
Both ginger and mushroom are high in potassium. Ginger has 315% more potassium than mushroom - ginger has 1320mg of potassium per 100 grams and mushroom has 318mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, ginger has more linoleic acid than mushroom per 100 grams.
| Mushroom | Ginger | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.16 G | 0.706 G |
| Total | 0.16 G | 0.706 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 ginger or mushroom contain more calories in 100 grams?Ginger is high in calories and mushroom has 90% less calories than ginger - ginger has 335 calories in 100g and mushroom has 22 calories.
Is ginger or mushroom better for protein?
Ginger is a great source of protein and it has 190% more protein than mushroom - ginger has 9g of protein per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.1g of protein.
Does ginger or mushroom have more carbohydrates?
By weight, ginger is high in carbohydrates and mushroom has 100% fewer carbohydrates than ginger - ginger has 71.6g of carbs for 100g and mushroom has 3.3g of carbohydrates.
Does ginger or mushroom contain more calcium?
Ginger is a rich source of calcium and it has 37 times more calcium than mushroom - ginger has 114mg of calcium in 100 grams and mushroom has 3mg of calcium.
Does ginger or mushroom contain more iron?
Ginger is an abundant source of iron and it has 38 times more iron than mushroom - ginger has 19.8mg of iron in 100 grams and mushroom has 0.5mg of iron.
Does ginger or mushroom contain more potassium?
Both ginger and mushroom are high in potassium. Ginger has 320% more potassium than mushroom - ginger has 1320mg of potassium in 100 grams and mushroom has 318mg of potassium.