Mushroom vs. Pickles
Nutrition comparison of Mushroom and Pickles
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
mushroom
versus
pickles
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in mushroom and pickles:
- Mushroom has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
- Mushroom is an excellent source of potassium.
- Pickle is a great source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Mushroom (Mushrooms, white, raw) and Pickles (Pickles, cucumber, dill or kosher dill) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Pickles and mushroom contain similar amounts of calories - pickle has 12 calories per 100 grams and mushroom has 22 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, mushroom is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and similar to pickles for fat. Mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 50:50:0 and for pickles, 0:100:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Mushroom | Pickles | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 50% | ~ |
| Carbohydrates | 50% | 100% |
| Fat | ~ | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both pickles and mushroom are low in carbohydrates - pickle has 2.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.3g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in pickles are made of 52% sugar and 48% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in mushroom comprise of 66% sugar and 34% dietary fiber.
dietary fiber
Pickles and mushroom contain similar amounts of dietary fiber - pickle has 1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and mushroom has 1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Pickles and mushroom contain similar amounts of sugar - pickle has 1.1g of sugar per 100 grams and mushroom has 2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Mushroom has 518% more protein than pickle - pickle has 0.5g of protein per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both pickles and mushroom are low in saturated fat - pickle has 0.08g of saturated fat per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.05g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Pickles and mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - pickle has 2.3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and mushroom has 2.1mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Pickle has more Vitamin A than mushroom - pickle has 6ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Mushroom has more Vitamin D than pickle - mushroom has 7iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and pickle does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Pickles and mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pickle has 0.03mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.01mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Pickle has more Vitamin K than mushroom - pickle has 17.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Mushroom has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12. Both mushroom and pickles contain significant amounts of thiamin and folate.
| Mushroom | Pickles | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.081 MG | 0.045 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.402 MG | 0.057 MG |
| Niacin | 3.607 MG | 0.109 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.497 MG | 0.201 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.104 MG | 0.035 MG |
| Folate | 17 UG | 8 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.04 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Pickle is a great source of calcium and it has 18 times more calcium than mushroom - pickle has 57mg of calcium per 100 grams and mushroom has 3mg of calcium.
iron
Pickles and mushroom contain similar amounts of iron - pickle has 0.26mg of iron per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.5mg of iron.
potassium
Mushroom is an excellent source of potassium and it has 172% more potassium than pickle - pickle has 117mg of potassium per 100 grams and mushroom has 318mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, mushroom has more linoleic acid than pickle per 100 grams.
| Mushroom | Pickles | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.16 G | 0.052 G |
| Total | 0.16 G | 0.052 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 pickles or mushroom contain more calories in 100 grams?Pickles and mushroom contain similar amounts of calories - pickle has 12 calories in 100g and mushroom has 22 calories.
Is pickles or mushroom better for protein?
Mushroom has 520% more protein than pickle - pickle has 0.5g of protein per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.1g of protein.
Does pickles or mushroom have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both pickles and mushroom are low in carbohydrates - pickle has 2.4g of carbs for 100g and mushroom has 3.3g of carbohydrates. the carbs in pickles are made of 50% sugar and 50% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in mushroom comprise of 70% sugar and 30% dietary fiber.
Does pickles or mushroom contain more potassium?
Mushroom is a rich source of potassium and it has 170% more potassium than pickle - pickle has 117mg of potassium in 100 grams and mushroom has 318mg of potassium.