Avocado vs. Portabella Mushroom
Nutrition comparison of Avocado and Portabella Mushroom
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
avocado
versus
portabella mushroom
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in avocado and portabella mushroom:
- Both portabella mushroom and avocado are high in potassium.
- Avocado has signficantly more Vitamin C than portabella mushroom.
- Avocado is an excellent source of dietary fiber.
- Portabella mushroom has 211.6 times less saturated fat than avocado.
- Portabella mushroom has more niacin and Vitamin B12, however, avocado contains more folate.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Avocado (Avocados, raw, California) and Portabella Mushroom (Mushrooms, portabella, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Avocado is high in calories and portabella mushroom has 87% less calories than avocado - portabella mushroom has 22 calories per 100 grams and avocado has 167 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, avocado is much lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to portabella mushroom per calorie. Avocado has a macronutrient ratio of 4:19:77 and for portabella mushroom, 31:57:12 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Avocado | Portabella Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 4% | 31% |
| Carbohydrates | 19% | 57% |
| Fat | 77% | 12% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Portabella mushroom and avocado contain similar amounts of carbs - portabella mushroom has 3.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and avocado has 8.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Avocado is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 423% more dietary fiber than portabella mushroom - portabella mushroom has 1.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and avocado has 6.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Portabella mushroom and avocado contain similar amounts of sugar - portabella mushroom has 2.5g of sugar per 100 grams and avocado has 0.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Portabella mushroom and avocado contain similar amounts of protein - portabella mushroom has 2.1g of protein per 100 grams and avocado has 2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Portabella mushroom has 211.6 times less saturated fat than avocado - portabella mushroom has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and avocado has 2.1g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Avocado has signficantly more Vitamin C than portabella mushroom - avocado has 8.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and portabella mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Avocado has more Vitamin A than portabella mushroom - avocado has 7ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and portabella mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Portabella mushroom has more Vitamin D than avocado - portabella mushroom has 10iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and avocado does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Avocado has 97 times more Vitamin E than portabella mushroom - portabella mushroom has 0.02mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and avocado has 2mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Avocado has more Vitamin K than portabella mushroom - avocado has 21ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and portabella mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Portabella mushroom has more niacin and Vitamin B12, however, avocado contains more folate. Both avocado and portabella mushroom contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Avocado | Portabella Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.075 MG | 0.059 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.143 MG | 0.13 MG |
| Niacin | 1.912 MG | 4.494 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.463 MG | 1.14 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.287 MG | 0.148 MG |
| Folate | 89 UG | 28 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 0.05 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Avocado has 333% more calcium than portabella mushroom - portabella mushroom has 3mg of calcium per 100 grams and avocado has 13mg of calcium.
iron
Portabella mushroom and avocado contain similar amounts of iron - portabella mushroom has 0.31mg of iron per 100 grams and avocado has 0.61mg of iron.
potassium
Both portabella mushroom and avocado are high in potassium. Avocado has 39% more potassium than portabella mushroom - portabella mushroom has 364mg of potassium per 100 grams and avocado has 507mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, avocado has more linoleic acid than portabella mushroom per 100 grams.
| Avocado | Portabella Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 1.674 G | 0.148 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.003 G |
| Total | 1.674 G | 0.151 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: Avocado (Avocados, raw, California) and Portabella Mushroom (Mushrooms, portabella, raw) .
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FAQ
Does portabella mushroom or avocado contain more calories in 100 grams?Avocado is high in calories and portabella mushroom has 90% less calories than avocado - portabella mushroom has 22 calories in 100g and avocado has 167 calories.
Is portabella mushroom or avocado better for protein?
Portabella mushroom and avocado contain similar amounts of protein - portabella mushroom has 2.1g of protein per 100 grams and avocado has 2g of protein.
Does portabella mushroom or avocado have more carbohydrates?
By weight, portabella mushroom and avocado contain similar amounts of carbs - portabella mushroom has 3.9g of carbs for 100g and avocado has 8.6g of carbohydrates.
Does portabella mushroom or avocado contain more potassium?
Both portabella mushroom and avocado are high in potassium. Avocado has 40% more potassium than portabella mushroom - portabella mushroom has 364mg of potassium in 100 grams and avocado has 507mg of potassium.