Mushroom vs. Sausage
Nutrition comparison of Mushroom and Cooked Sausage
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
mushroom
versus
cooked
sausage
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in mushroom and sausage:
- Both sausage and mushroom are high in potassium.
- Sausage has more thiamin, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, mushroom contains more folate.
- Sausage is an excellent source of protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Mushroom (Mushrooms, white, raw) and Sausage (Sausage, Italian, pork, mild, cooked, pan-fried) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Sausage is high in calories and mushroom has 93% less calories than sausage - sausage has 324 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 sausage per calorie. Mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 44:47:9 and for sausage, 23:2:75 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Mushroom | Sausage | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 44% | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 47% | 2% |
| Fat | 9% | 75% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both sausage and mushroom are low in carbohydrates - sausage has 1.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.3g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in mushroom are made of 66% sugar and 34% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in sausage comprise of 100% sugar.
dietary fiber
Mushroom has more dietary fiber than sausage - mushroom has 1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and sausage does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Sausage and mushroom contain similar amounts of sugar - sausage has 1.4g of sugar per 100 grams and mushroom has 2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Sausage is an excellent source of protein and it has 495% more protein than mushroom - sausage has 18.4g of protein per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Sausage is high in saturated fat and mushroom has 99% less saturated fat than sausage - sausage has 9g of saturated fat per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.05g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both sausage and mushroom are low in trans fat - sausage has 0.1g of trans fat per 100 grams and mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Mushroom has less cholesterol than sausage - sausage has 81mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Mushroom has more Vitamin C than sausage - mushroom has 2.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and sausage does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Sausage has more Vitamin A than mushroom - sausage has 10ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Sausage has 486% more Vitamin D than mushroom - sausage has 41iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and mushroom has 7iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Sausage and mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - sausage has 0.25mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.01mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Sausage and mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - sausage has 3.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Sausage has more thiamin, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, mushroom contains more folate. Both mushroom and sausage contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid.
| Mushroom | Sausage | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.081 MG | 0.346 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.402 MG | 0.263 MG |
| Niacin | 3.607 MG | 6.279 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.497 MG | 0.838 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.104 MG | 0.371 MG |
| Folate | 17 UG | 4 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.04 UG | 0.9 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Sausage has 333% more calcium than mushroom - sausage has 13mg of calcium per 100 grams and mushroom has 3mg of calcium.
iron
Sausage has 150% more iron than mushroom - sausage has 1.3mg of iron per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.5mg of iron.
potassium
Both sausage and mushroom are high in potassium. Sausage has a little more potassium (7%) than mushroom by weight - sausage has 339mg of potassium per 100 grams and mushroom has 318mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, sausage has more linoleic acid than mushroom per 100 grams.
| Mushroom | Sausage | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.16 G | 4.267 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.035 G |
| Total | 0.16 G | 4.302 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 sausage or mushroom contain more calories in 100 grams?Sausage is high in calories and mushroom has 90% less calories than sausage - sausage has 324 calories in 100g and mushroom has 22 calories.
Is sausage or mushroom better for protein?
Sausage is a fantastic source of protein and it has 500% more protein than mushroom - sausage has 18.4g of protein per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.1g of protein.
Does sausage or mushroom have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both sausage and mushroom are low in carbohydrates - sausage has 1.9g of carbs for 100g and mushroom has 3.3g of carbohydrates. the carbs in mushroom are made of 70% sugar and 30% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in sausage comprise of 100% sugar.
Does sausage or mushroom contain more potassium?
Both sausage and mushroom are high in potassium. Sausage has a little more potassium ( 10%) than mushroom by weight - sausage has 339mg of potassium in 100 grams and mushroom has 318mg of potassium.