Mushroom vs. Peanuts
Nutrition comparison of Mushroom and Peanuts
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
mushroom
versus
peanuts
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in mushroom and peanuts:
- Both peanuts and mushroom are high in potassium.
- Mushroom has 5.5 times less carbohydrates than peanut.
- Mushroom has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, peanut contains more niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Peanut has signficantly more Vitamin E than mushroom.
- Peanut is a great source of calcium.
- Peanut is an excellent source of dietary fiber and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Mushroom (Mushrooms, white, raw) and Peanuts (Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, without salt) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Peanut is high in calories and mushroom has 96% less calories than peanut - peanut has 587 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 peanuts per calorie. Mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 44:47:9 and for peanuts, 16:14:71 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Mushroom | Peanuts | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 44% | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 47% | 14% |
| Fat | 9% | 71% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Mushroom has 5.5 times less carbohydrates than peanut - peanut has 21.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Peanut is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 740% more dietary fiber than mushroom - peanut has 8.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and mushroom has 1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Peanuts and mushroom contain similar amounts of sugar - peanut has 4.9g of sugar per 100 grams and mushroom has 2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Peanut is an excellent source of protein and it has 688% more protein than mushroom - peanut has 24.4g of protein per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Peanut is high in saturated fat and mushroom has 99% less saturated fat than peanut - peanut has 7.7g of saturated fat per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.05g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both peanuts and mushroom are low in trans fat - peanut has 0.03g of trans fat per 100 grams and mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Mushroom has more Vitamin C than peanut - mushroom has 2.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and peanut does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Mushroom has more Vitamin D than peanut - mushroom has 7iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and peanut does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Peanut has signficantly more Vitamin E than mushroom - peanut has 4.9mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.01mg of Vitamin E.
The B Vitamins
Mushroom has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, peanut contains more niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both mushroom and peanuts contain significant amounts of thiamin and pantothenic acid.
| Mushroom | Peanuts | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.081 MG | 0.152 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.402 MG | 0.197 MG |
| Niacin | 3.607 MG | 14.355 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.497 MG | 1.011 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.104 MG | 0.466 MG |
| Folate | 17 UG | 97 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.04 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Peanut is a great source of calcium and it has 18 times more calcium than mushroom - peanut has 58mg of calcium per 100 grams and mushroom has 3mg of calcium.
iron
Peanut has 216% more iron than mushroom - peanut has 1.6mg of iron per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.5mg of iron.
potassium
Both peanuts and mushroom are high in potassium. Peanut has 99% more potassium than mushroom - peanut has 634mg of potassium per 100 grams and mushroom has 318mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, peanut has more linoleic acid than mushroom per 100 grams.
| Mushroom | Peanuts | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.16 G | 9.715 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.004 G |
| Total | 0.16 G | 9.719 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 peanuts or mushroom contain more calories in 100 grams?Peanut is high in calories and mushroom has 100% less calories than peanut - peanut has 587 calories in 100g and mushroom has 22 calories.
Is peanuts or mushroom better for protein?
Peanut is a fantastic source of protein and it has 690% more protein than mushroom - peanut has 24.4g of protein per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.1g of protein.
Does peanuts or mushroom have more carbohydrates?
By weight, mushroom has 5.5 times fewer carbohydrates than peanut - peanut has 21.3g of carbs for 100g and mushroom has 3.3g of carbohydrates.
Does peanuts or mushroom contain more potassium?
Both peanuts and mushroom are high in potassium. Peanut has 100% more potassium than mushroom - peanut has 634mg of potassium in 100 grams and mushroom has 318mg of potassium.