Mushroom vs. Pork
Nutrition comparison of Mushroom and Cooked Pork
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
mushroom
versus
cooked
pork
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in mushroom and pork:
- Both pork and mushroom are high in potassium.
- Pork has more thiamin, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, mushroom contains more pantothenic acid.
- Pork is an excellent source of protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Mushroom (Mushrooms, white, raw) and Pork (Pork, fresh, ground, cooked) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Pork is high in calories and mushroom has 93% less calories than pork - pork has 297 calories per 100 grams and mushroom has 22 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, mushroom is heavier in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to pork per calorie. Mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 44:47:9 and for pork, 36:0:65 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Mushroom | Pork | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 44% | 36% |
| Carbohydrates | 47% | ~ |
| Fat | 9% | 65% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both mushroom and pork are low in carbohydrates - mushroom has 3.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and pork does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Mushroom has more dietary fiber than pork - mushroom has 1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and pork does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Pork has less sugar than mushroom - mushroom has 2g of sugar per 100 grams and pork does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Pork is an excellent source of protein and it has 731% more protein than mushroom - pork has 25.7g of protein per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Pork is high in saturated fat and mushroom has 99% less saturated fat than pork - pork has 7.7g of saturated fat per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.05g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Mushroom has less cholesterol than pork - pork has 94mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Pork and mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - pork has 0.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and mushroom has 2.1mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Pork and mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - pork has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Pork and mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - pork has 21iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and mushroom has 7iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Pork and mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pork has 0.21mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.01mg of Vitamin E.
The B Vitamins
Pork has more thiamin, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, mushroom contains more pantothenic acid. Both mushroom and pork contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin and folate.
| Mushroom | Pork | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.081 MG | 0.706 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.402 MG | 0.22 MG |
| Niacin | 3.607 MG | 4.206 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.497 MG | 0.52 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.104 MG | 0.391 MG |
| Folate | 17 UG | 6 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.04 UG | 0.54 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Pork has 633% more calcium than mushroom - pork has 22mg of calcium per 100 grams and mushroom has 3mg of calcium.
iron
Pork has 158% more iron than mushroom - pork has 1.3mg of iron per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.5mg of iron.
potassium
Both pork and mushroom are high in potassium. Pork has 14% more potassium than mushroom - pork has 362mg of potassium per 100 grams and mushroom has 318mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, pork has more linoleic acid than mushroom per 100 grams.
| Mushroom | Pork | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.16 G | 1.64 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.08 G |
| Total | 0.16 G | 1.72 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 pork or mushroom contain more calories in 100 grams?Pork is high in calories and mushroom has 90% less calories than pork - pork has 297 calories in 100g and mushroom has 22 calories.
Is pork or mushroom better for protein?
Pork is a fantastic source of protein and it has 730% more protein than mushroom - pork has 25.7g of protein per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.1g of protein.
Does mushroom or pork have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both mushroom and pork are low in carbohydrates - mushroom has 3.3g of carbs for 100g and pork has no carbs..
Does pork or mushroom contain more potassium?
Both pork and mushroom are high in potassium. Pork has 10% more potassium than mushroom - pork has 362mg of potassium in 100 grams and mushroom has 318mg of potassium.