Orange vs. Morel Mushroom
Nutrition comparison of Orange and Morel Mushroom
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
orange
versus
morel mushroom
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in orange and morel mushroom:
- Both morel mushroom and orange are high in calcium and dietary fiber.
- Morel mushroom has 14.2 times less sugar than orange.
- Morel mushroom has 56% less carbohydrates than orange.
- Morel mushroom has more riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6.
- Morel mushroom is an excellent source of Vitamin D, iron and potassium.
- Orange is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Orange (Oranges, raw, Florida) and Morel Mushroom (Mushrooms, morel, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Morel mushroom and orange contain similar amounts of calories - morel mushroom has 31 calories per 100 grams and orange has 46 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, orange is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to morel mushroom per calorie. Orange has a macronutrient ratio of 6:91:4 and for morel mushroom, 33:53:14 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Orange | Morel Mushroom | |
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| Protein | 6% | 33% |
| Carbohydrates | 91% | 53% |
| Fat | 4% | 14% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Morel mushroom has 56% less carbohydrates than orange - morel mushroom has 5.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and orange has 11.5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both morel mushroom and orange are high in dietary fiber. Morel mushroom has 17% more dietary fiber than orange - morel mushroom has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and orange has 2.4g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Morel mushroom has 14.2 times less sugar than orange - morel mushroom has 0.6g of sugar per 100 grams and orange has 9.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Morel mushroom has 346% more protein than orange - morel mushroom has 3.1g of protein per 100 grams and orange has 0.7g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both morel mushroom and orange are low in saturated fat - morel mushroom has 0.07g of saturated fat per 100 grams and orange has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Orange is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than morel mushroom - orange has 45mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and morel mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Orange has more Vitamin A than morel mushroom - orange has 11ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and morel mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Morel mushroom is an excellent source of Vitamin D and it has more Vitamin D than orange - morel mushroom has 206iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and orange does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Orange and morel mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - orange has 0.18mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and morel mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Morel mushroom has more riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6. Both orange and morel mushroom contain significant amounts of thiamin, pantothenic acid and folate.
| Orange | Morel Mushroom | |
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| Thiamin | 0.1 MG | 0.069 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.04 MG | 0.205 MG |
| Niacin | 0.4 MG | 2.252 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.25 MG | 0.44 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.051 MG | 0.136 MG |
| Folate | 17 UG | 9 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both morel mushroom and orange are high in calcium. is very similar to morel mushroom for calcium - morel mushroom has 43mg of calcium per 100 grams and orange has 43mg of calcium.
iron
Morel mushroom is an excellent source of iron and it has 134 times more iron than orange - morel mushroom has 12.2mg of iron per 100 grams and orange has 0.09mg of iron.
potassium
Morel mushroom is an excellent source of potassium and it has 143% more potassium than orange - morel mushroom has 411mg of potassium per 100 grams and orange has 169mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, morel mushroom has more linoleic acid than orange per 100 grams.
| Orange | Morel Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.031 G | 0.215 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.001 G |
| Total | 0.031 G | 0.216 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).
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Note: The specific food items compared are: Orange (Oranges, raw, Florida) and Morel Mushroom (Mushrooms, morel, raw) .
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FAQ
Does morel mushroom or orange contain more calories in 100 grams?Morel mushroom and orange contain similar amounts of calories - morel mushroom has 31 calories in 100g and orange has 46 calories.
Is morel mushroom or orange better for protein?
Morel mushroom has 350% more protein than orange - morel mushroom has 3.1g of protein per 100 grams and orange has 0.7g of protein.
Does morel mushroom or orange have more carbohydrates?
By weight, morel mushroom has 60% fewer carbohydrates than orange - morel mushroom has 5.1g of carbs for 100g and orange has 11.5g of carbohydrates.
Does morel mushroom or orange contain more calcium?
Both morel mushroom and orange are high in calcium. is very similar to morel mushroom for calcium - morel mushroom has 43mg of calcium in 100 grams and orange has 43mg of calcium.
Does morel mushroom or orange contain more iron?
Morel mushroom is an abundant source of iron and it has 134 times more iron than orange - morel mushroom has 12.2mg of iron in 100 grams and orange has 0.09mg of iron.
Does morel mushroom or orange contain more potassium?
Morel mushroom is a rich source of potassium and it has 140% more potassium than orange - morel mushroom has 411mg of potassium in 100 grams and orange has 169mg of potassium.