Mushroom vs. Pistachio
Nutrition comparison of Mushroom and Pistachio
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
mushroom
versus
pistachio
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in mushroom and pistachio:
- Both pistachio and mushroom are high in potassium.
- Mushroom has 74% less sugar than pistachio.
- Mushroom has signficantly less carbohydrates than pistachio.
- Pistachio has more thiamin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, mushroom contains more niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12.
- Pistachio is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber, iron and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Mushroom (Mushrooms, white, raw) and Pistachio (Nuts, pistachio nuts, dry roasted, without salt added) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Pistachio is high in calories and mushroom has 96% less calories than pistachio - pistachio has 572 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 pistachio per calorie. Mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 44:47:9 and for pistachio, 14:19:68 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Mushroom | Pistachio | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 44% | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 47% | 19% |
| Fat | 9% | 68% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Mushroom has signficantly less carbohydrates than pistachio - pistachio has 28.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Pistachio is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 930% more dietary fiber than mushroom - pistachio has 10.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and mushroom has 1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Mushroom has 74% less sugar than pistachio - pistachio has 7.7g of sugar per 100 grams and mushroom has 2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Pistachio is an excellent source of protein and it has 581% more protein than mushroom - pistachio has 21.1g of protein per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Pistachio is high in saturated fat and mushroom has 99% less saturated fat than pistachio - pistachio has 5.6g of saturated fat per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.05g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Pistachio and mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - pistachio has 3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and mushroom has 2.1mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Pistachio has more Vitamin A than mushroom - pistachio has 13ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Mushroom has more Vitamin D than pistachio - mushroom has 7iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and pistachio does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Pistachio has 216 times more Vitamin E than mushroom - pistachio has 2.2mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.01mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Pistachio has more Vitamin K than mushroom - pistachio has 13.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Pistachio has more thiamin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, mushroom contains more niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12. Both mushroom and pistachio contain significant amounts of riboflavin.
| Mushroom | Pistachio | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.081 MG | 0.695 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.402 MG | 0.234 MG |
| Niacin | 3.607 MG | 1.373 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.497 MG | 0.513 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.104 MG | 1.122 MG |
| Folate | 17 UG | 51 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.04 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Pistachio is an excellent source of calcium and it has 34 times more calcium than mushroom - pistachio has 107mg of calcium per 100 grams and mushroom has 3mg of calcium.
iron
Pistachio is an excellent source of iron and it has 706% more iron than mushroom - pistachio has 4mg of iron per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.5mg of iron.
potassium
Both pistachio and mushroom are high in potassium. Pistachio has 217% more potassium than mushroom - pistachio has 1007mg of potassium per 100 grams and mushroom has 318mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, pistachio has more linoleic acid than mushroom per 100 grams.
| Mushroom | Pistachio | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.16 G | 13.125 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.005 G |
| Total | 0.16 G | 13.13 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 pistachio or mushroom contain more calories in 100 grams?Pistachio is high in calories and mushroom has 100% less calories than pistachio - pistachio has 572 calories in 100g and mushroom has 22 calories.
Is pistachio or mushroom better for protein?
Pistachio is a fantastic source of protein and it has 580% more protein than mushroom - pistachio has 21.1g of protein per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.1g of protein.
Does pistachio or mushroom have more carbohydrates?
By weight, mushroom has signficantly fewer carbohydrates than pistachio - pistachio has 28.3g of carbs for 100g and mushroom has 3.3g of carbohydrates.
Does pistachio or mushroom contain more calcium?
Pistachio is a rich source of calcium and it has 34 times more calcium than mushroom - pistachio has 107mg of calcium in 100 grams and mushroom has 3mg of calcium.
Does pistachio or mushroom contain more iron?
Pistachio is an abundant source of iron and it has 710% more iron than mushroom - pistachio has 4mg of iron in 100 grams and mushroom has 0.5mg of iron.
Does pistachio or mushroom contain more potassium?
Both pistachio and mushroom are high in potassium. Pistachio has 220% more potassium than mushroom - pistachio has 1007mg of potassium in 100 grams and mushroom has 318mg of potassium.