Mushroom vs. Nutmeg
Nutrition comparison of Mushroom and Nutmeg
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
mushroom
versus
nutmeg
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in mushroom and nutmeg:
- Both nutmeg and mushroom are high in potassium.
- Nutmeg has more thiamin and folate, however, mushroom contains more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12.
- Nutmeg is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber and iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Mushroom (Mushrooms, white, raw) and Nutmeg (Spices, nutmeg, ground) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Nutmeg is high in calories and mushroom has 96% less calories than nutmeg - nutmeg has 525 calories per 100 grams and mushroom has 22 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, mushroom is much heavier in protein, heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to nutmeg per calorie. Mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 44:47:9 and for nutmeg, 3:37:60 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Mushroom | Nutmeg | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 44% | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 47% | 37% |
| Fat | 9% | 60% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Nutmeg is high in carbohydrates and mushroom has 93% less carbohydrates than nutmeg - nutmeg has 49.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Nutmeg is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 19 times more dietary fiber than mushroom - nutmeg has 20.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and mushroom has 1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Nutmeg and mushroom contain similar amounts of sugar - nutmeg has 3g of sugar per 100 grams and mushroom has 2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Nutmeg has 89% more protein than mushroom - nutmeg has 5.8g of protein per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Nutmeg is high in saturated fat and mushroom has 100% less saturated fat than nutmeg - nutmeg has 25.9g of saturated fat per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.05g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Nutmeg and mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - nutmeg has 3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and mushroom has 2.1mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Nutmeg and mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - nutmeg has 5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Mushroom has more Vitamin D than nutmeg - mushroom has 7iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and nutmeg does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Mushroom and nutmeg contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - mushroom has 0.01mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and nutmeg does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Nutmeg has more thiamin and folate, however, mushroom contains more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12. Both mushroom and nutmeg contain significant amounts of Vitamin B6.
| Mushroom | Nutmeg | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.081 MG | 0.346 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.402 MG | 0.057 MG |
| Niacin | 3.607 MG | 1.299 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.497 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.104 MG | 0.16 MG |
| Folate | 17 UG | 76 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.04 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Nutmeg is an excellent source of calcium and it has 60 times more calcium than mushroom - nutmeg has 184mg of calcium per 100 grams and mushroom has 3mg of calcium.
iron
Nutmeg is an excellent source of iron and it has 508% more iron than mushroom - nutmeg has 3mg of iron per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.5mg of iron.
potassium
Both nutmeg and mushroom are high in potassium. Nutmeg has a little more potassium (10%) than mushroom by weight - nutmeg has 350mg of potassium per 100 grams and mushroom has 318mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, nutmeg has more linoleic acid than mushroom per 100 grams.
| Mushroom | Nutmeg | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.16 G | 0.35 G |
| Total | 0.16 G | 0.35 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 nutmeg or mushroom contain more calories in 100 grams?Nutmeg is high in calories and mushroom has 100% less calories than nutmeg - nutmeg has 525 calories in 100g and mushroom has 22 calories.
Is nutmeg or mushroom better for protein?
Nutmeg has 90% more protein than mushroom - nutmeg has 5.8g of protein per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.1g of protein.
Does nutmeg or mushroom have more carbohydrates?
By weight, nutmeg is high in carbohydrates and mushroom has 90% fewer carbohydrates than nutmeg - nutmeg has 49.3g of carbs for 100g and mushroom has 3.3g of carbohydrates.
Does nutmeg or mushroom contain more calcium?
Nutmeg is a rich source of calcium and it has 60 times more calcium than mushroom - nutmeg has 184mg of calcium in 100 grams and mushroom has 3mg of calcium.
Does nutmeg or mushroom contain more iron?
Nutmeg is an abundant source of iron and it has 510% more iron than mushroom - nutmeg has 3mg of iron in 100 grams and mushroom has 0.5mg of iron.
Does nutmeg or mushroom contain more potassium?
Both nutmeg and mushroom are high in potassium. Nutmeg has a little more potassium ( 10%) than mushroom by weight - nutmeg has 350mg of potassium in 100 grams and mushroom has 318mg of potassium.