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.
Detailed nutritional comparison of mushroom and paprika is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Mushroom (Mushrooms, white, raw) and Paprika (Spices, paprika) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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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 lighter in fat compared to paprika per calorie. Mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 44:47:10 and for paprika, 15:56:30 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Mushroom Paprika
Protein 44% 15%
Carbohydrates 47% 56%
Fat 10% 30%
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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

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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


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Note: The specific food items compared are: Mushroom (Mushrooms, white, raw) and Paprika (Spices, paprika) .

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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.