Portabella Mushroom vs. Beets
Nutrition comparison of Portabella Mushroom and Beets
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
portabella mushroom
versus
beets
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in portabella mushroom and beets:
- Both beets and portabella mushroom are high in potassium.
- Beet is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Portabella mushroom has 63% less sugar than beet.
- Portabella mushroom has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, beet contains more folate.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Portabella Mushroom (Mushrooms, portabella, raw) and Beets (Beets, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Portabella mushroom has 49% less calories than beet - beet has 43 calories per 100 grams and portabella mushroom has 22 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, portabella mushroom is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to beets per calorie. Portabella mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 31:57:12 and for beets, 14:83:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Portabella Mushroom | Beets | |
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| Protein | 31% | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 57% | 83% |
| Fat | 12% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Beets and portabella mushroom contain similar amounts of carbs - beet has 9.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and portabella mushroom has 3.9g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in beets are made of 71% sugar and 29% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in portabella mushroom comprise of 66% sugar and 34% dietary fiber.
dietary fiber
Beet is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 115% more dietary fiber than portabella mushroom - beet has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and portabella mushroom has 1.3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Portabella mushroom has 63% less sugar than beet - beet has 6.8g of sugar per 100 grams and portabella mushroom has 2.5g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Beets and portabella mushroom contain similar amounts of protein - beet has 1.6g of protein per 100 grams and portabella mushroom has 2.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both beets and portabella mushroom are low in saturated fat - beet has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and portabella mushroom has 0.01g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Beet has more Vitamin C than portabella mushroom - beet has 4.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and portabella mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Beets and portabella mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - beet has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and portabella mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Portabella mushroom has more Vitamin D than beet - portabella mushroom has 10iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and beet does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Beets and portabella mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - beet has 0.04mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and portabella mushroom has 0.02mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Beets and portabella mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - beet has 0.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and portabella mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Portabella mushroom has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, beet contains more folate. Both portabella mushroom and beets contain significant amounts of thiamin.
| Portabella Mushroom | Beets | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.059 MG | 0.031 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.13 MG | 0.04 MG |
| Niacin | 4.494 MG | 0.334 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.14 MG | 0.155 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.148 MG | 0.067 MG |
| Folate | 28 UG | 109 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.05 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Beet has 433% more calcium than portabella mushroom - beet has 16mg of calcium per 100 grams and portabella mushroom has 3mg of calcium.
iron
Beet has 158% more iron than portabella mushroom - beet has 0.8mg of iron per 100 grams and portabella mushroom has 0.31mg of iron.
potassium
Both beets and portabella mushroom are high in potassium. Beet is very similar to beet for potassium - beet has 325mg of potassium per 100 grams and portabella mushroom has 364mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, portabella mushroom has more linoleic acid than beet per 100 grams.
| Portabella Mushroom | Beets | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.003 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.148 G | 0.055 G |
| Total | 0.151 G | 0.055 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: Portabella Mushroom (Mushrooms, portabella, raw) and Beets (Beets, raw) .
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FAQ
Does beets or portabella mushroom contain more calories in 100 grams?Portabella mushroom has 50% less calories than beet - beet has 43 calories in 100g and portabella mushroom has 22 calories.
Is beets or portabella mushroom better for protein?
Beets and portabella mushroom contain similar amounts of protein - beet has 1.6g of protein per 100 grams and portabella mushroom has 2.1g of protein.
Does beets or portabella mushroom have more carbohydrates?
By weight, beets and portabella mushroom contain similar amounts of carbs - beet has 9.6g of carbs for 100g and portabella mushroom has 3.9g of carbohydrates. the carbs in beets are made of 70% sugar and 30% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in portabella mushroom comprise of 70% sugar and 30% dietary fiber.
Does beets or portabella mushroom contain more potassium?
Both beets and portabella mushroom are high in potassium. Beet is very similar to beet for potassium - beet has 325mg of potassium in 100 grams and portabella mushroom has 364mg of potassium.