Oatmeal vs. Mushroom
Nutrition comparison of Oatmeal and Mushroom
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
oatmeal
versus
mushroom
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in oatmeal and mushroom:
- Both oatmeal and mushroom are high in potassium.
- Mushroom has 21.2 times less saturated fat than oatmeal.
- Oatmeal has more thiamin, however, mushroom contains more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12.
- Oatmeal is a great source of calcium.
- Oatmeal is an excellent source of dietary fiber, iron and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Oatmeal (Cereals, QUAKER, Instant Oatmeal Organic, Regular) and Mushroom (Mushrooms, white, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Oatmeal is high in calories and mushroom has 94% less calories than oatmeal - oatmeal has 367 calories per 100 grams and mushroom has 22 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, oatmeal is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and heavier in fat compared to mushroom per calorie. Oatmeal has a macronutrient ratio of 17:69:15 and for mushroom, 44:47:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Oatmeal | Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 17% | 44% |
| Carbohydrates | 69% | 47% |
| Fat | 15% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Oatmeal is high in carbohydrates and mushroom has 95% less carbohydrates than oatmeal - oatmeal has 67g of total carbs per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Oatmeal is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 880% more dietary fiber than mushroom - oatmeal has 9.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and mushroom has 1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Oatmeal and mushroom contain similar amounts of sugar - oatmeal has 1g of sugar per 100 grams and mushroom has 2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Oatmeal is an excellent source of protein and it has 418% more protein than mushroom - oatmeal has 16g of protein per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Mushroom has 21.2 times less saturated fat than oatmeal - oatmeal has 1.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.05g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Mushroom has more Vitamin C than oatmeal - mushroom has 2.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and oatmeal does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Mushroom has more Vitamin D than oatmeal - mushroom has 7iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and oatmeal does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Oatmeal and mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - oatmeal has 0.47mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.01mg of Vitamin E.
The B Vitamins
Oatmeal has more thiamin, however, mushroom contains more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12. Both oatmeal and mushroom contain significant amounts of Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Oatmeal | Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.73 MG | 0.081 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.14 MG | 0.402 MG |
| Niacin | 0.78 MG | 3.607 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 1.497 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.12 MG | 0.104 MG |
| Folate | 32 UG | 17 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 0.04 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Oatmeal is a great source of calcium and it has 16 times more calcium than mushroom - oatmeal has 52mg of calcium per 100 grams and mushroom has 3mg of calcium.
iron
Oatmeal is an excellent source of iron and it has 740% more iron than mushroom - oatmeal has 4.2mg of iron per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.5mg of iron.
potassium
Both oatmeal and mushroom are high in potassium. Oatmeal has a little more potassium (10%) than mushroom by weight - oatmeal has 350mg of potassium per 100 grams and mushroom has 318mg of potassium.
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 oatmeal or mushroom contain more calories in 100 grams?Oatmeal is high in calories and mushroom has 90% less calories than oatmeal - oatmeal has 367 calories in 100g and mushroom has 22 calories.
Is oatmeal or mushroom better for protein?
Oatmeal is a fantastic source of protein and it has 420% more protein than mushroom - oatmeal has 16g of protein per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.1g of protein.
Does oatmeal or mushroom have more carbohydrates?
By weight, oatmeal is high in carbohydrates and mushroom has 100% fewer carbohydrates than oatmeal - oatmeal has 67g of carbs for 100g and mushroom has 3.3g of carbohydrates.
Does oatmeal or mushroom contain more iron?
Oatmeal is an abundant source of iron and it has 740% more iron than mushroom - oatmeal has 4.2mg of iron in 100 grams and mushroom has 0.5mg of iron.
Does oatmeal or mushroom contain more potassium?
Both oatmeal and mushroom are high in potassium. Oatmeal has a little more potassium ( 10%) than mushroom by weight - oatmeal has 350mg of potassium in 100 grams and mushroom has 318mg of potassium.