Mushroom vs. Scallion
Nutrition comparison of Mushroom and Scallion
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
mushroom
versus
scallion
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in mushroom and scallion:
- Both scallion and mushroom are high in potassium.
- Mushroom has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, scallion contains more folate.
- Scallion is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Scallion is an excellent source of Vitamin C, Vitamin K and calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Mushroom (Mushrooms, white, raw) and Scallion (Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Scallion and mushroom contain similar amounts of calories - scallion has 32 calories per 100 grams and mushroom has 22 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, mushroom is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to scallion per calorie. Mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 43:43:14 and for scallion, 22:78:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Mushroom | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 43% | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 43% | 78% |
| Fat | 14% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Scallion and mushroom contain similar amounts of carbs - scallion has 7.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Scallion is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 160% more dietary fiber than mushroom - scallion has 2.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and mushroom has 1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Scallion and mushroom contain similar amounts of sugar - scallion has 2.3g of sugar per 100 grams and mushroom has 2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Scallion and mushroom contain similar amounts of protein - scallion has 1.8g of protein per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both scallion and mushroom are low in saturated fat - scallion has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.05g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Scallion is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 795% more Vitamin C than mushroom - scallion has 18.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and mushroom has 2.1mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Scallion has more Vitamin A than mushroom - scallion has 50ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Mushroom has more Vitamin D than scallion - mushroom has 7iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and scallion does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Scallion and mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - scallion has 0.55mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.01mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Scallion is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has more Vitamin K than mushroom - scallion has 207ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Mushroom has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, scallion contains more folate. Both mushroom and scallion contain significant amounts of thiamin and Vitamin B6.
| Mushroom | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.081 MG | 0.055 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.402 MG | 0.08 MG |
| Niacin | 3.607 MG | 0.525 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.497 MG | 0.075 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.104 MG | 0.061 MG |
| Folate | 17 UG | 64 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.04 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Scallion is an excellent source of calcium and it has 23 times more calcium than mushroom - scallion has 72mg of calcium per 100 grams and mushroom has 3mg of calcium.
iron
Scallion has 196% more iron than mushroom - scallion has 1.5mg of iron per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.5mg of iron.
potassium
Both scallion and mushroom are high in potassium. Mushroom has 15% more potassium than scallion - scallion has 276mg of potassium per 100 grams and mushroom has 318mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, mushroom has more linoleic acid than scallion per 100 grams.
| Mushroom | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.16 G | 0.07 G |
| Total | 0.16 G | 0.07 G |
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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 scallion or mushroom contain more calories in 100 grams?Scallion and mushroom contain similar amounts of calories - scallion has 32 calories in 100g and mushroom has 22 calories.
Is scallion or mushroom better for protein?
Scallion and mushroom contain similar amounts of protein - scallion has 1.8g of protein per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.1g of protein.
Does scallion or mushroom have more carbohydrates?
By weight, scallion and mushroom contain similar amounts of carbs - scallion has 7.3g of carbs for 100g and mushroom has 3.3g of carbohydrates.
Does scallion or mushroom contain more calcium?
Scallion is a rich source of calcium and it has 23 times more calcium than mushroom - scallion has 72mg of calcium in 100 grams and mushroom has 3mg of calcium.
Does scallion or mushroom contain more potassium?
Both scallion and mushroom are high in potassium. Mushroom has 20% more potassium than scallion - scallion has 276mg of potassium in 100 grams and mushroom has 318mg of potassium.