Portabella Mushroom vs. Chia Seeds
Nutrition comparison of Portabella Mushroom and Chia Seeds
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
portabella mushroom
versus
chia seeds
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in portabella mushroom and chia seeds:
- Both portabella mushroom and chia seeds are high in potassium.
- Chia seed has more thiamin, however, portabella mushroom contains more pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
- Chia seed is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber, iron and protein.
- Portabella mushroom has 332 times less saturated fat than chia seed.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Portabella Mushroom (Mushrooms, portabella, raw) and Chia Seeds (Seeds, chia seeds, dried) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Chia seed is high in calories and portabella mushroom has 95% less calories than chia seed - portabella mushroom has 22 calories per 100 grams and chia seed has 486 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, portabella mushroom is heavier in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to chia seeds per calorie. Portabella mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 31:57:12 and for chia seeds, 13:33:54 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Portabella Mushroom | Chia Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 31% | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 57% | 33% |
| Fat | 12% | 54% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Chia seed is high in carbohydrates and portabella mushroom has 91% less carbohydrates than chia seed - portabella mushroom has 3.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and chia seed has 42.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Chia seed is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 25 times more dietary fiber than portabella mushroom - portabella mushroom has 1.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and chia seed has 34.4g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Chia seed has less sugar than portabella mushroom - portabella mushroom has 2.5g of sugar per 100 grams and chia seed does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Chia seed is an excellent source of protein and it has 684% more protein than portabella mushroom - portabella mushroom has 2.1g of protein per 100 grams and chia seed has 16.5g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Portabella mushroom has 332 times less saturated fat than chia seed - portabella mushroom has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chia seed has 3.3g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both chia seeds and portabella mushroom are low in trans fat - chia seed has 0.14g of trans fat per 100 grams and portabella mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Chia seed has more Vitamin C than portabella mushroom - chia seed has 1.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and portabella mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Chia seed has more Vitamin A than portabella mushroom - chia seed has 16.2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and portabella mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Portabella mushroom has more Vitamin D than chia seed - portabella mushroom has 10iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and chia seed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Portabella mushroom and chia seeds contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - portabella mushroom has 0.02mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and chia seed has 0.5mg of Vitamin E.
The B Vitamins
Chia seed has more thiamin, however, portabella mushroom contains more pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12. Both portabella mushroom and chia seeds contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin and folate.
| Portabella Mushroom | Chia Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.059 MG | 0.62 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.13 MG | 0.17 MG |
| Niacin | 4.494 MG | 8.83 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.14 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.148 MG | ~ |
| Folate | 28 UG | 49 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.05 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Chia seed is an excellent source of calcium and it has 209 times more calcium than portabella mushroom - portabella mushroom has 3mg of calcium per 100 grams and chia seed has 631mg of calcium.
iron
Chia seed is an excellent source of iron and it has 23 times more iron than portabella mushroom - portabella mushroom has 0.31mg of iron per 100 grams and chia seed has 7.7mg of iron.
potassium
Both portabella mushroom and chia seeds are high in potassium. Chia seed has 12% more potassium than portabella mushroom - portabella mushroom has 364mg of potassium per 100 grams and chia seed has 407mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, chia seed has more linoleic acid than portabella mushroom per 100 grams.
| Portabella Mushroom | Chia Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.003 G | 0.093 G |
| linoleic acid | 0.148 G | 5.835 G |
| Total | 0.151 G | 5.928 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 Chia Seeds (Seeds, chia seeds, dried) .
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FAQ
Does portabella mushroom or chia seeds contain more calories in 100 grams?Chia seed is high in calories and portabella mushroom has 100% less calories than chia seed - portabella mushroom has 22 calories in 100g and chia seed has 486 calories.
Is portabella mushroom or chia seeds better for protein?
Chia seed is a fantastic source of protein and it has 680% more protein than portabella mushroom - portabella mushroom has 2.1g of protein per 100 grams and chia seed has 16.5g of protein.
Does portabella mushroom or chia seeds have more carbohydrates?
By weight, chia seed is high in carbohydrates and portabella mushroom has 90% fewer carbohydrates than chia seed - portabella mushroom has 3.9g of carbs for 100g and chia seed has 42.1g of carbohydrates.
Does portabella mushroom or chia seeds contain more calcium?
Chia seed is a rich source of calcium and it has 209 times more calcium than portabella mushroom - portabella mushroom has 3mg of calcium in 100 grams and chia seed has 631mg of calcium.
Does portabella mushroom or chia seeds contain more iron?
Chia seed is an abundant source of iron and it has 23 times more iron than portabella mushroom - portabella mushroom has 0.31mg of iron in 100 grams and chia seed has 7.7mg of iron.
Does portabella mushroom or chia seeds contain more potassium?
Both portabella mushroom and chia seeds are high in potassium. Chia seed has 10% more potassium than portabella mushroom - portabella mushroom has 364mg of potassium in 100 grams and chia seed has 407mg of potassium.