Pasta vs. Mushroom
Nutrition comparison of Pasta and Mushroom
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
pasta
versus
mushroom
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in pasta and mushroom:
- Both pasta and mushroom are high in potassium.
- Pasta has more thiamin and folate, however, mushroom contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12.
- Pasta is an excellent source of dietary fiber, iron and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Pasta (Pasta, dry, enriched) and Mushroom (Mushrooms, white, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Pasta is high in calories and mushroom has 94% less calories than pasta - pasta has 371 calories per 100 grams and mushroom has 22 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, pasta is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to mushroom per calorie. Pasta has a macronutrient ratio of 14:82:4 and for mushroom, 44:47:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Pasta | Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 14% | 44% |
| Carbohydrates | 82% | 47% |
| Fat | 4% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Pasta is high in carbohydrates and mushroom has 96% less carbohydrates than pasta - pasta has 74.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Pasta is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 220% more dietary fiber than mushroom - pasta has 3.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and mushroom has 1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Pasta and mushroom contain similar amounts of sugar - pasta has 2.7g of sugar per 100 grams and mushroom has 2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Pasta is an excellent source of protein and it has 322% more protein than mushroom - pasta has 13g of protein per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both pasta and mushroom are low in saturated fat - pasta has 0.28g of saturated fat per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.05g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Mushroom has more Vitamin C than pasta - mushroom has 2.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and pasta does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Mushroom has more Vitamin D than pasta - mushroom has 7iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and pasta does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Pasta and mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pasta has 0.11mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.01mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Pasta and mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - pasta has 0.1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Pasta has more thiamin and folate, however, mushroom contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12. Both pasta and mushroom contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6.
| Pasta | Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.891 MG | 0.081 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.4 MG | 0.402 MG |
| Niacin | 7.177 MG | 3.607 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.431 MG | 1.497 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.142 MG | 0.104 MG |
| Folate | 237 UG | 17 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 0.04 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Pasta has 600% more calcium than mushroom - pasta has 21mg of calcium per 100 grams and mushroom has 3mg of calcium.
iron
Pasta is an excellent source of iron and it has 560% more iron than mushroom - pasta has 3.3mg of iron per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.5mg of iron.
potassium
Both pasta and mushroom are high in potassium. Mushroom has 43% more potassium than pasta - pasta has 223mg of potassium per 100 grams and mushroom has 318mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, pasta has more linoleic acid than mushroom per 100 grams.
| Pasta | Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.54 G | 0.16 G |
| Total | 0.54 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 pasta or mushroom contain more calories in 100 grams?Pasta is high in calories and mushroom has 90% less calories than pasta - pasta has 371 calories in 100g and mushroom has 22 calories.
Is pasta or mushroom better for protein?
Pasta is a fantastic source of protein and it has 320% more protein than mushroom - pasta has 13g of protein per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.1g of protein.
Does pasta or mushroom have more carbohydrates?
By weight, pasta is high in carbohydrates and mushroom has 100% fewer carbohydrates than pasta - pasta has 74.7g of carbs for 100g and mushroom has 3.3g of carbohydrates.
Does pasta or mushroom contain more iron?
Pasta is an abundant source of iron and it has 560% more iron than mushroom - pasta has 3.3mg of iron in 100 grams and mushroom has 0.5mg of iron.
Does pasta or mushroom contain more potassium?
Both pasta and mushroom are high in potassium. Mushroom has 40% more potassium than pasta - pasta has 223mg of potassium in 100 grams and mushroom has 318mg of potassium.