Wheat Flour vs. Mushroom
Nutrition comparison of Wheat Flour and Mushroom
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
wheat flour
versus
mushroom
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in wheat flour and mushroom:
- Mushroom is an excellent source of potassium.
- Wheat flour has more thiamin, niacin and folate, however, mushroom contains more pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
- Wheat flour is a great source of dietary fiber and protein.
- Wheat flour is an excellent source of iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Wheat Flour (Wheat flour, white, bread, enriched) and Mushroom (Mushrooms, white, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Wheat flour is high in calories and mushroom has 94% less calories than wheat flour - wheat flour has 361 calories per 100 grams and mushroom has 22 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, wheat flour is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to mushroom per calorie. Wheat flour has a macronutrient ratio of 14:82:4 and for mushroom, 44:47:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Wheat Flour | Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 14% | 44% |
| Carbohydrates | 82% | 47% |
| Fat | 4% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Wheat flour is high in carbohydrates and mushroom has 96% less carbohydrates than wheat flour - wheat flour has 72.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Wheat flour is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 140% more dietary fiber than mushroom - wheat flour has 2.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and mushroom has 1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Wheat flour and mushroom contain similar amounts of sugar - wheat flour has 0.31g of sugar per 100 grams and mushroom has 2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Wheat flour is a great source of protein and it has 288% more protein than mushroom - wheat flour has 12g of protein per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both wheat flour and mushroom are low in saturated fat - wheat flour has 0.24g of saturated fat per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.05g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Mushroom has more Vitamin C than wheat flour - mushroom has 2.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and wheat flour does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Wheat flour and mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - wheat flour has 0.6ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Mushroom has more Vitamin D than wheat flour - mushroom has 7iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and wheat flour does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Wheat flour and mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - wheat flour has 0.4mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.01mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Wheat flour and mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - wheat flour has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Wheat flour has more thiamin, niacin and folate, however, mushroom contains more pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12. Both wheat flour and mushroom contain significant amounts of riboflavin.
| Wheat Flour | Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.812 MG | 0.081 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.512 MG | 0.402 MG |
| Niacin | 7.554 MG | 3.607 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.438 MG | 1.497 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.037 MG | 0.104 MG |
| Folate | 183 UG | 17 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 0.04 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Wheat flour has 400% more calcium than mushroom - wheat flour has 15mg of calcium per 100 grams and mushroom has 3mg of calcium.
iron
Wheat flour is an excellent source of iron and it has 782% more iron than mushroom - wheat flour has 4.4mg of iron per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.5mg of iron.
potassium
Mushroom is an excellent source of potassium and it has 218% more potassium than wheat flour - wheat flour has 100mg of potassium per 100 grams and mushroom has 318mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, wheat flour has more linoleic acid than mushroom per 100 grams.
| Wheat Flour | Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.685 G | 0.16 G |
| Total | 0.685 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.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Wheat Flour (Wheat flour, white, bread, enriched) and Mushroom (Mushrooms, white, raw) .
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FAQ
Does wheat flour or mushroom contain more calories in 100 grams?Wheat flour is high in calories and mushroom has 90% less calories than wheat flour - wheat flour has 361 calories in 100g and mushroom has 22 calories.
Is wheat flour or mushroom better for protein?
Wheat flour is a great source of protein and it has 290% more protein than mushroom - wheat flour has 12g of protein per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.1g of protein.
Does wheat flour or mushroom have more carbohydrates?
By weight, wheat flour is high in carbohydrates and mushroom has 100% fewer carbohydrates than wheat flour - wheat flour has 72.5g of carbs for 100g and mushroom has 3.3g of carbohydrates.
Does wheat flour or mushroom contain more iron?
Wheat flour is an abundant source of iron and it has 780% more iron than mushroom - wheat flour has 4.4mg of iron in 100 grams and mushroom has 0.5mg of iron.
Does wheat flour or mushroom contain more potassium?
Mushroom is a rich source of potassium and it has 220% more potassium than wheat flour - wheat flour has 100mg of potassium in 100 grams and mushroom has 318mg of potassium.