Yogurt vs. Mushroom
Nutrition comparison of Yogurt and Mushroom
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
yogurt
versus
mushroom
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in yogurt and mushroom:
- Mushroom has 40.9 times less saturated fat than yogurt.
- Mushroom has 64% less calories than yogurt.
- Mushroom has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6, however, yogurt contains more Vitamin B12.
- Mushroom is an excellent source of potassium.
- Yogurt is an excellent source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Yogurt (Yogurt, plain, whole milk) and Mushroom (Mushrooms, white, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Mushroom has 64% less calories than yogurt - yogurt has 61 calories per 100 grams and mushroom has 22 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, yogurt is much lighter in protein, lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to mushroom per calorie. Yogurt has a macronutrient ratio of 23:30:47 and for mushroom, 44:47:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Yogurt | Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 23% | 44% |
| Carbohydrates | 30% | 47% |
| Fat | 47% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both yogurt and mushroom are low in carbohydrates - yogurt has 4.7g 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 yogurt comprise of 100% sugar.
dietary fiber
Mushroom has more dietary fiber than yogurt - mushroom has 1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and yogurt does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Yogurt and mushroom contain similar amounts of sugar - yogurt has 4.7g of sugar per 100 grams and mushroom has 2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Yogurt and mushroom contain similar amounts of protein - yogurt has 3.5g of protein per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Mushroom has 40.9 times less saturated fat than yogurt - yogurt has 2.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.05g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Mushroom has less cholesterol than yogurt - yogurt has 13mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Yogurt and mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - yogurt has 0.5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and mushroom has 2.1mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Yogurt has more Vitamin A than mushroom - yogurt has 27ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Yogurt and mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - yogurt has 2iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and mushroom has 7iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Yogurt and mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - yogurt has 0.06mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.01mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Yogurt and mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - yogurt has 0.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Mushroom has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6, however, yogurt contains more Vitamin B12. Both yogurt and mushroom contain significant amounts of folate.
| Yogurt | Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.029 MG | 0.081 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.142 MG | 0.402 MG |
| Niacin | 0.075 MG | 3.607 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.389 MG | 1.497 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.032 MG | 0.104 MG |
| Folate | 7 UG | 17 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.37 UG | 0.04 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Yogurt is an excellent source of calcium and it has 39 times more calcium than mushroom - yogurt has 121mg of calcium per 100 grams and mushroom has 3mg of calcium.
iron
Mushroom has 900% more iron than yogurt - yogurt has 0.05mg of iron per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.5mg of iron.
potassium
Mushroom is an excellent source of potassium and it has 105% more potassium than yogurt - yogurt has 155mg 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 yogurt per 100 grams.
| Yogurt | Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.065 G | 0.16 G |
| Total | 0.065 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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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does yogurt or mushroom contain more calories in 100 grams?Mushroom has 60% less calories than yogurt - yogurt has 61 calories in 100g and mushroom has 22 calories.
Is yogurt or mushroom better for protein?
Yogurt and mushroom contain similar amounts of protein - yogurt has 3.5g of protein per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.1g of protein.
Does yogurt or mushroom have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both yogurt and mushroom are low in carbohydrates - yogurt has 4.7g 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 yogurt comprise of 100% sugar.
Does yogurt or mushroom contain more calcium?
Yogurt is a rich source of calcium and it has 39 times more calcium than mushroom - yogurt has 121mg of calcium in 100 grams and mushroom has 3mg of calcium.
Does yogurt or mushroom contain more potassium?
Mushroom is a rich source of potassium and it has 110% more potassium than yogurt - yogurt has 155mg of potassium in 100 grams and mushroom has 318mg of potassium.