Mushroom vs. Paprika
Nutrition comparison of Mushroom and Paprika
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
mushroom
versus
paprika
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in mushroom and paprika:
- Both paprika and mushroom are high in potassium.
- Mushroom has 4.2 times less sugar than paprika.
- Mushroom has 41.8 times less saturated fat than paprika.
- Paprika has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, mushroom contains more Vitamin B12.
- Paprika has signficantly more Vitamin K than mushroom.
- Paprika is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin E, calcium, dietary fiber, iron and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Mushroom (Mushrooms, white, raw) and Paprika (Spices, paprika) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Paprika is high in calories and mushroom has 92% less calories than paprika - paprika has 282 calories per 100 grams and mushroom has 22 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, mushroom is much heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to paprika per calorie. Mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 44:47:9 and for paprika, 14:55:31 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Mushroom | Paprika | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 44% | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 47% | 55% |
| Fat | 9% | 31% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Paprika is high in carbohydrates and mushroom has 94% less carbohydrates than paprika - paprika has 54g of total carbs per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Paprika is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 33 times more dietary fiber than mushroom - paprika has 34.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and mushroom has 1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Mushroom has 4.2 times less sugar than paprika - paprika has 10.3g of sugar per 100 grams and mushroom has 2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Paprika is an excellent source of protein and it has 358% more protein than mushroom - paprika has 14.1g of protein per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Mushroom has 41.8 times less saturated fat than paprika - paprika has 2.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.05g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Paprika and mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - paprika has 0.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and mushroom has 2.1mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Paprika is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than mushroom - paprika has 2463ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Mushroom has more Vitamin D than paprika - mushroom has 7iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and paprika does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Paprika is an excellent source of Vitamin E and it has 2909 times more Vitamin E than mushroom - paprika has 29.1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.01mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Paprika has signficantly more Vitamin K than mushroom - paprika has 80.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Paprika has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, mushroom contains more Vitamin B12. Both mushroom and paprika contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid.
| Mushroom | Paprika | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.081 MG | 0.33 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.402 MG | 1.23 MG |
| Niacin | 3.607 MG | 10.06 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.497 MG | 2.51 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.104 MG | 2.141 MG |
| Folate | 17 UG | 49 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.04 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Paprika is an excellent source of calcium and it has 75 times more calcium than mushroom - paprika has 229mg of calcium per 100 grams and mushroom has 3mg of calcium.
iron
Paprika is an excellent source of iron and it has 41 times more iron than mushroom - paprika has 21.1mg of iron per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.5mg of iron.
potassium
Both paprika and mushroom are high in potassium. Paprika has 617% more potassium than mushroom - paprika has 2280mg of potassium per 100 grams and mushroom has 318mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, paprika has more linoleic acid than mushroom per 100 grams.
| Mushroom | Paprika | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.16 G | 7.314 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.047 G |
| Total | 0.16 G | 7.361 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 paprika or mushroom contain more calories in 100 grams?Paprika is high in calories and mushroom has 90% less calories than paprika - paprika has 282 calories in 100g and mushroom has 22 calories.
Is paprika or mushroom better for protein?
Paprika is a fantastic source of protein and it has 360% more protein than mushroom - paprika has 14.1g of protein per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.1g of protein.
Does paprika or mushroom have more carbohydrates?
By weight, paprika is high in carbohydrates and mushroom has 90% fewer carbohydrates than paprika - paprika has 54g of carbs for 100g and mushroom has 3.3g of carbohydrates.
Does paprika or mushroom contain more calcium?
Paprika is a rich source of calcium and it has 75 times more calcium than mushroom - paprika has 229mg of calcium in 100 grams and mushroom has 3mg of calcium.
Does paprika or mushroom contain more iron?
Paprika is an abundant source of iron and it has 41 times more iron than mushroom - paprika has 21.1mg of iron in 100 grams and mushroom has 0.5mg of iron.
Does paprika or mushroom contain more potassium?
Both paprika and mushroom are high in potassium. Paprika has 620% more potassium than mushroom - paprika has 2280mg of potassium in 100 grams and mushroom has 318mg of potassium.