Mushroom vs. Macadamia Nut
Nutrition comparison of Mushroom and Macadamia Nut
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
mushroom
versus
macadamia nut
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in mushroom and macadamia nut:
- Both macadamia nut and mushroom are high in potassium.
- Macadamia nut has more thiamin and Vitamin B6, however, mushroom contains more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12.
- Macadamia nut is a great source of iron.
- Macadamia nut is an excellent source of calcium and dietary fiber.
- Mushroom has 3.1 times less carbohydrates than macadamia nut.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Mushroom (Mushrooms, white, raw) and Macadamia Nut (Nuts, macadamia nuts, dry roasted, without salt added) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Macadamia nut is high in calories and mushroom has 97% less calories than macadamia nut - macadamia nut has 718 calories per 100 grams and mushroom has 22 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, mushroom is much heavier in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to macadamia nut per calorie. Mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 44:47:9 and for macadamia nut, 4:7:89 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Mushroom | Macadamia Nut | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 44% | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 47% | 7% |
| Fat | 9% | 89% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Mushroom has 3.1 times less carbohydrates than macadamia nut - macadamia nut has 13.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.3g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in macadamia nut are made of 61% dietary fiber, 31% sugar and 8% starch, whereas the carbs in mushroom comprise of 66% sugar and 34% dietary fiber.
dietary fiber
Macadamia nut is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 700% more dietary fiber than mushroom - macadamia nut has 8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and mushroom has 1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Macadamia nut and mushroom contain similar amounts of sugar - macadamia nut has 4.1g of sugar per 100 grams and mushroom has 2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Macadamia nut has 152% more protein than mushroom - macadamia nut has 7.8g of protein per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Macadamia nut is high in saturated fat and mushroom has 100% less saturated fat than macadamia nut - macadamia nut has 11.9g of saturated fat per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.05g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Macadamia nut and mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - macadamia nut has 0.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and mushroom has 2.1mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin D
Mushroom has more Vitamin D than macadamia nut - mushroom has 7iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and macadamia nut does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Macadamia nut and mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - macadamia nut has 0.57mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.01mg of Vitamin E.
The B Vitamins
Macadamia nut has more thiamin and Vitamin B6, however, mushroom contains more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12. Both mushroom and macadamia nut contain significant amounts of niacin and folate.
| Mushroom | Macadamia Nut | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.081 MG | 0.71 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.402 MG | 0.087 MG |
| Niacin | 3.607 MG | 2.274 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.497 MG | 0.603 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.104 MG | 0.359 MG |
| Folate | 17 UG | 10 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.04 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Macadamia nut is an excellent source of calcium and it has 22 times more calcium than mushroom - macadamia nut has 70mg of calcium per 100 grams and mushroom has 3mg of calcium.
iron
Macadamia nut is a great source of iron and it has 430% more iron than mushroom - macadamia nut has 2.7mg of iron per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.5mg of iron.
potassium
Both macadamia nut and mushroom are high in potassium. Macadamia nut has 14% more potassium than mushroom - macadamia nut has 363mg of potassium per 100 grams and mushroom has 318mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, macadamia nut has more linoleic acid than mushroom per 100 grams.
| Mushroom | Macadamia Nut | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.16 G | 1.303 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 1.944 G |
| Total | 0.16 G | 3.247 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 Macadamia Nut (Nuts, macadamia nuts, dry roasted, without salt added) .
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FAQ
Does macadamia nut or mushroom contain more calories in 100 grams?Macadamia nut is high in calories and mushroom has 100% less calories than macadamia nut - macadamia nut has 718 calories in 100g and mushroom has 22 calories.
Is macadamia nut or mushroom better for protein?
Macadamia nut has 150% more protein than mushroom - macadamia nut has 7.8g of protein per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.1g of protein.
Does macadamia nut or mushroom have more carbohydrates?
By weight, mushroom has 3.1 times fewer carbohydrates than macadamia nut - macadamia nut has 13.4g of carbs for 100g and mushroom has 3.3g of carbohydrates. the carbs in macadamia nut are made of 60% dietary fiber, 30% sugar and 10% starch, whereas the carbs in mushroom comprise of 70% sugar and 30% dietary fiber.
Does macadamia nut or mushroom contain more calcium?
Macadamia nut is a rich source of calcium and it has 22 times more calcium than mushroom - macadamia nut has 70mg of calcium in 100 grams and mushroom has 3mg of calcium.
Does macadamia nut or mushroom contain more potassium?
Both macadamia nut and mushroom are high in potassium. Macadamia nut has 10% more potassium than mushroom - macadamia nut has 363mg of potassium in 100 grams and mushroom has 318mg of potassium.