Raw Beef vs. Mushroom
Nutrition comparison of Raw Beef and Mushroom
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
raw beef
versus
mushroom
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in raw beef and mushroom:
- Both raw beef and mushroom are high in potassium.
- Mushroom has more riboflavin and pantothenic acid, however, raw beef contains more Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
- Mushroom has signficantly less trans fat than raw beef.
- Raw beef is an excellent source of protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Raw Beef (Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, raw) and Mushroom (Mushrooms, white, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Raw beef is high in calories and mushroom has 93% less calories than raw beef - raw beef has 332 calories per 100 grams and mushroom has 22 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, raw beef is much lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to mushroom per calorie. Raw beef has a macronutrient ratio of 18:0:82 and for mushroom, 44:47:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Raw Beef | Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 18% | 44% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 47% |
| Fat | 82% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both mushroom and raw beef are low in carbohydrates - mushroom has 3.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and raw beef does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Mushroom has more dietary fiber than raw beef - mushroom has 1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and raw beef does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Raw beef has less sugar than mushroom - mushroom has 2g of sugar per 100 grams and raw beef does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Raw beef is an excellent source of protein and it has 364% more protein than mushroom - raw beef has 14.4g of protein per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Raw beef is high in saturated fat and mushroom has 100% less saturated fat than raw beef - raw beef has 11.8g of saturated fat per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.05g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Mushroom has signficantly less trans fat than raw beef - raw beef has 1.8g of trans fat per 100 grams and mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Mushroom has less cholesterol than raw beef - raw beef has 78mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Mushroom has more Vitamin C than raw beef - mushroom has 2.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and raw beef does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Raw beef and mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - raw beef has 4ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Raw beef and mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - raw beef has 3iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and mushroom has 7iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Raw beef and mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - raw beef has 0.17mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.01mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Raw beef and mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - raw beef has 2.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Mushroom has more riboflavin and pantothenic acid, however, raw beef contains more Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12. Both raw beef and mushroom contain significant amounts of thiamin, niacin and folate.
| Raw Beef | Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.044 MG | 0.081 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.151 MG | 0.402 MG |
| Niacin | 3.382 MG | 3.607 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.395 MG | 1.497 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.278 MG | 0.104 MG |
| Folate | 9 UG | 17 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.07 UG | 0.04 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Raw beef has 700% more calcium than mushroom - raw beef has 24mg of calcium per 100 grams and mushroom has 3mg of calcium.
iron
Raw beef has 228% more iron than mushroom - raw beef has 1.6mg of iron per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.5mg of iron.
potassium
Both raw beef and mushroom are high in potassium. Mushroom has 46% more potassium than raw beef - raw beef has 218mg of potassium per 100 grams and mushroom has 318mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, raw beef has more linoleic acid than mushroom per 100 grams.
| Raw Beef | Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.019 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.577 G | 0.16 G |
| Total | 0.596 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 raw beef or mushroom contain more calories in 100 grams?Raw beef is high in calories and mushroom has 90% less calories than raw beef - raw beef has 332 calories in 100g and mushroom has 22 calories.
Is raw beef or mushroom better for protein?
Raw beef is a fantastic source of protein and it has 360% more protein than mushroom - raw beef has 14.4g of protein per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.1g of protein.
Does mushroom or raw beef have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both mushroom and raw beef are low in carbohydrates - mushroom has 3.3g of carbs for 100g and raw beef has no carbs..
Does raw beef or mushroom contain more potassium?
Both raw beef and mushroom are high in potassium. Mushroom has 50% more potassium than raw beef - raw beef has 218mg of potassium in 100 grams and mushroom has 318mg of potassium.