Portabella Mushroom vs. Brussels Sprouts
Nutrition comparison of Portabella Mushroom and Brussels Sprouts
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
portabella mushroom
versus
brussels sprouts
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in portabella mushroom and brussels sprouts:
- Both portabella mushroom and brussels sprouts are high in potassium.
- Brussels sprout has more thiamin and folate, however, portabella mushroom contains more niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12.
- Brussels sprout is a great source of calcium.
- Brussels sprout is an excellent source of Vitamin C, Vitamin K and dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Portabella Mushroom (Mushrooms, portabella, raw) and Brussels Sprouts (Brussels sprouts, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Portabella mushroom has 49% less calories than brussels sprout - portabella mushroom has 22 calories per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 43 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, portabella mushroom is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to brussels sprouts per calorie. Portabella mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 30:57:13 and for brussels sprouts, 26:69:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Portabella Mushroom | Brussels Sprouts | |
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| Protein | 30% | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 57% | 69% |
| Fat | 13% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Portabella mushroom and brussels sprouts contain similar amounts of carbs - portabella mushroom has 3.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Brussels sprout is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 192% more dietary fiber than portabella mushroom - portabella mushroom has 1.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 3.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Portabella mushroom and brussels sprouts contain similar amounts of sugar - portabella mushroom has 2.5g of sugar per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 2.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Portabella mushroom and brussels sprouts contain similar amounts of protein - portabella mushroom has 2.1g of protein per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 3.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both portabella mushroom and brussels sprouts are low in saturated fat - portabella mushroom has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 0.06g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Brussels sprout is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than portabella mushroom - brussels sprout has 85mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and portabella mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Brussels sprout has more Vitamin A than portabella mushroom - brussels sprout has 38ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and portabella mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Portabella mushroom has more Vitamin D than brussels sprout - portabella mushroom has 10iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and brussels sprout does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Portabella mushroom and brussels sprouts contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - portabella mushroom has 0.02mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 0.88mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Brussels sprout is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has more Vitamin K than portabella mushroom - brussels sprout has 177ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and portabella mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Brussels sprout has more thiamin and folate, however, portabella mushroom contains more niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12. Both portabella mushroom and brussels sprouts contain significant amounts of riboflavin and Vitamin B6.
| Portabella Mushroom | Brussels Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.059 MG | 0.139 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.13 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Niacin | 4.494 MG | 0.745 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.14 MG | 0.309 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.148 MG | 0.219 MG |
| Folate | 28 UG | 61 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.05 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Brussels sprout is a great source of calcium and it has 13 times more calcium than portabella mushroom - portabella mushroom has 3mg of calcium per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 42mg of calcium.
iron
Brussels sprout has 352% more iron than portabella mushroom - portabella mushroom has 0.31mg of iron per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 1.4mg of iron.
potassium
Both portabella mushroom and brussels sprouts are high in potassium. Portabella mushroom is very similar to portabella mushroom for potassium - portabella mushroom has 364mg of potassium per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 389mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, portabella mushroom has more linoleic acid than brussels sprout per 100 grams.
| Portabella Mushroom | Brussels Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.001 G |
| linoleic acid | 0.148 G | 0.045 G |
| Total | 0.148 G | 0.046 G |
Customize your serving size
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Note: The specific food items compared are: Portabella Mushroom (Mushrooms, portabella, raw) and Brussels Sprouts (Brussels sprouts, raw) .
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FAQ
Does portabella mushroom or brussels sprouts contain more calories in 100 grams?Portabella mushroom has 50% less calories than brussels sprout - portabella mushroom has 22 calories in 100g and brussels sprout has 43 calories.
Does portabella mushroom or brussels sprouts have more carbohydrates?
By weight, portabella mushroom and brussels sprouts contain similar amounts of carbs - portabella mushroom has 3.9g of carbs for 100g and brussels sprout has 9g of carbohydrates.
Does portabella mushroom or brussels sprouts contain more potassium?
Both portabella mushroom and brussels sprouts are high in potassium. Portabella mushroom is very similar to portabella mushroom for potassium - portabella mushroom has 364mg of potassium in 100 grams and brussels sprout has 389mg of potassium.