Pasta vs. White Mushroom
Nutrition comparison of Pasta and White Mushroom
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
pasta
versus
white mushroom
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in pasta and white mushroom:
- Both white mushroom and pasta are high in potassium.
- Pasta has more thiamin and folate, however, white mushroom contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12.
- Pasta is an excellent source of dietary fiber, iron and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Pasta (Pasta, dry, enriched) and White Mushroom (Mushrooms, white, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Pasta is high in calories and white mushroom has 94% less calories than pasta - white mushroom has 22 calories per 100 grams and pasta has 371 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, pasta is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to white mushroom per calorie. Pasta has a macronutrient ratio of 14:82:4 and for white mushroom, 44:47:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Pasta | White Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 14% | 44% |
| Carbohydrates | 82% | 47% |
| Fat | 4% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Pasta is high in carbohydrates and white mushroom has 96% less carbohydrates than pasta - white mushroom has 3.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and pasta has 74.7g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Pasta is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 220% more dietary fiber than white mushroom - white mushroom has 1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and pasta has 3.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
White mushroom and pasta contain similar amounts of sugar - white mushroom has 2g of sugar per 100 grams and pasta has 2.7g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Pasta is an excellent source of protein and it has 322% more protein than white mushroom - white mushroom has 3.1g of protein per 100 grams and pasta has 13g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both white mushroom and pasta are low in saturated fat - white mushroom has 0.05g of saturated fat per 100 grams and pasta has 0.28g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
White mushroom has more Vitamin C than pasta - white mushroom has 2.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and pasta does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
White mushroom has more Vitamin D than pasta - white mushroom has 7iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and pasta does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
White mushroom and pasta contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - white mushroom has 0.01mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and pasta has 0.11mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Pasta and white mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - pasta has 0.1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and white mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Pasta has more thiamin and folate, however, white mushroom contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12. Both pasta and white mushroom contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6.
| Pasta | White Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.891 MG | 0.081 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.4 MG | 0.402 MG |
| Niacin | 7.177 MG | 3.607 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.431 MG | 1.497 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.142 MG | 0.104 MG |
| Folate | 237 UG | 17 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 0.04 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Pasta has 600% more calcium than white mushroom - white mushroom has 3mg of calcium per 100 grams and pasta has 21mg of calcium.
iron
Pasta is an excellent source of iron and it has 560% more iron than white mushroom - white mushroom has 0.5mg of iron per 100 grams and pasta has 3.3mg of iron.
potassium
Both white mushroom and pasta are high in potassium. White mushroom has 43% more potassium than pasta - white mushroom has 318mg of potassium per 100 grams and pasta has 223mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, pasta has more linoleic acid than white mushroom per 100 grams.
| Pasta | White Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.54 G | 0.16 G |
| Total | 0.54 G | 0.16 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.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Pasta (Pasta, dry, enriched) and White Mushroom (Mushrooms, white, raw) .
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FAQ
Does white mushroom or pasta contain more calories in 100 grams?Pasta is high in calories and white mushroom has 90% less calories than pasta - white mushroom has 22 calories in 100g and pasta has 371 calories.
Is white mushroom or pasta better for protein?
Pasta is a fantastic source of protein and it has 320% more protein than white mushroom - white mushroom has 3.1g of protein per 100 grams and pasta has 13g of protein.
Does white mushroom or pasta have more carbohydrates?
By weight, pasta is high in carbohydrates and white mushroom has 100% fewer carbohydrates than pasta - white mushroom has 3.3g of carbs for 100g and pasta has 74.7g of carbohydrates.
Does white mushroom or pasta contain more iron?
Pasta is an abundant source of iron and it has 560% more iron than white mushroom - white mushroom has 0.5mg of iron in 100 grams and pasta has 3.3mg of iron.
Does white mushroom or pasta contain more potassium?
Both white mushroom and pasta are high in potassium. White mushroom has 40% more potassium than pasta - white mushroom has 318mg of potassium in 100 grams and pasta has 223mg of potassium.