Portabella Mushroom vs. Lentils
Nutrition comparison of Portabella Mushroom and Cooked Lentils
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
portabella mushroom
versus
cooked
lentils
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in portabella mushroom and lentils:
- Both portabella mushroom and lentils are high in potassium.
- Lentil has more thiamin and folate, however, portabella mushroom contains more niacin and Vitamin B12.
- Lentil is a great source of protein.
- Lentil is an excellent source of dietary fiber and iron.
- Portabella mushroom has 4.2 times less carbohydrates than lentil.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Portabella Mushroom (Mushrooms, portabella, raw) and Lentils (Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Lentil is high in calories and portabella mushroom has 81% less calories than lentil - portabella mushroom has 22 calories per 100 grams and lentil has 116 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, portabella mushroom is lighter in carbs, heavier in fat and similar to lentils for protein. Portabella mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 31:57:12 and for lentils, 30:67:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Portabella Mushroom | Lentils | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 31% | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 57% | 67% |
| Fat | 12% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Portabella mushroom has 4.2 times less carbohydrates than lentil - portabella mushroom has 3.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and lentil has 20.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Lentil is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 508% more dietary fiber than portabella mushroom - portabella mushroom has 1.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and lentil has 7.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Portabella mushroom and lentils contain similar amounts of sugar - portabella mushroom has 2.5g of sugar per 100 grams and lentil has 1.8g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Lentil is a great source of protein and it has 327% more protein than portabella mushroom - portabella mushroom has 2.1g of protein per 100 grams and lentil has 9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both portabella mushroom and lentils are low in saturated fat - portabella mushroom has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and lentil has 0.05g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Lentil has more Vitamin C than portabella mushroom - lentil has 1.5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and portabella mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Lentils and portabella mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - lentil has 2.4ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and portabella mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Portabella mushroom has more Vitamin D than lentil - portabella mushroom has 10iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and lentil does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Portabella mushroom and lentils contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - portabella mushroom has 0.02mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and lentil has 0.11mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Lentils and portabella mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - lentil has 1.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and portabella mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Lentil has more thiamin and folate, however, portabella mushroom contains more niacin and Vitamin B12. Both portabella mushroom and lentils contain significant amounts of riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Portabella Mushroom | Lentils | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.059 MG | 0.169 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.13 MG | 0.073 MG |
| Niacin | 4.494 MG | 1.06 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.14 MG | 0.638 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.148 MG | 0.178 MG |
| Folate | 28 UG | 181 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.05 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Lentil has 533% more calcium than portabella mushroom - portabella mushroom has 3mg of calcium per 100 grams and lentil has 19mg of calcium.
iron
Lentil is an excellent source of iron and it has 974% more iron than portabella mushroom - portabella mushroom has 0.31mg of iron per 100 grams and lentil has 3.3mg of iron.
potassium
Both portabella mushroom and lentils are high in potassium. Portabella mushroom is very similar to portabella mushroom for potassium - portabella mushroom has 364mg of potassium per 100 grams and lentil has 369mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both portabella mushroom and lentils contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Portabella Mushroom | Lentils | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.003 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.148 G | 0.137 G |
| Total | 0.151 G | 0.137 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 Lentils (Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt) .
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FAQ
Does portabella mushroom or lentils contain more calories in 100 grams?Lentil is high in calories and portabella mushroom has 80% less calories than lentil - portabella mushroom has 22 calories in 100g and lentil has 116 calories.
Is portabella mushroom or lentils better for protein?
Lentil is a great source of protein and it has 330% more protein than portabella mushroom - portabella mushroom has 2.1g of protein per 100 grams and lentil has 9g of protein.
Does portabella mushroom or lentils have more carbohydrates?
By weight, portabella mushroom has 4.2 times fewer carbohydrates than lentil - portabella mushroom has 3.9g of carbs for 100g and lentil has 20.1g of carbohydrates.
Does portabella mushroom or lentils contain more iron?
Lentil is an abundant source of iron and it has 970% more iron than portabella mushroom - portabella mushroom has 0.31mg of iron in 100 grams and lentil has 3.3mg of iron.
Does portabella mushroom or lentils contain more potassium?
Both portabella mushroom and lentils are high in potassium. Portabella mushroom is very similar to portabella mushroom for potassium - portabella mushroom has 364mg of potassium in 100 grams and lentil has 369mg of potassium.