Salmon vs. Portabella Mushroom
Nutrition comparison of Salmon and Portabella Mushroom
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
salmon
versus
portabella mushroom
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in salmon and portabella mushroom:
- Both portabella mushroom and salmon are high in potassium.
- Salmon has more Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, portabella mushroom contains more folate.
- Salmon is an excellent source of Vitamin D and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Salmon (Fish, salmon, pink, raw) and Portabella Mushroom (Mushrooms, portabella, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Salmon is high in calories and portabella mushroom has 83% less calories than salmon - portabella mushroom has 22 calories per 100 grams and salmon has 127 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, salmon is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to portabella mushroom per calorie. Salmon has a macronutrient ratio of 67:0:33 and for portabella mushroom, 31:57:12 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Salmon | Portabella Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 67% | 31% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 57% |
| Fat | 33% | 12% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both portabella mushroom and salmon are low in carbohydrates - portabella mushroom has 3.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and salmon does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Portabella mushroom has more dietary fiber than salmon - portabella mushroom has 1.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and salmon does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Salmon has less sugar than portabella mushroom - portabella mushroom has 2.5g of sugar per 100 grams and salmon does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Salmon is an excellent source of protein and it has 872% more protein than portabella mushroom - portabella mushroom has 2.1g of protein per 100 grams and salmon has 20.5g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both portabella mushroom and salmon are low in saturated fat - portabella mushroom has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and salmon has 0.81g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both salmon and portabella mushroom are low in trans fat - salmon has 0.03g of trans fat per 100 grams and portabella mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Portabella mushroom has less cholesterol than salmon - salmon has 46mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and portabella mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Salmon has more Vitamin A than portabella mushroom - salmon has 35ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and portabella mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Salmon is an excellent source of Vitamin D and it has 42 times more Vitamin D than portabella mushroom - portabella mushroom has 10iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and salmon has 435iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Portabella mushroom and salmon contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - portabella mushroom has 0.02mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and salmon has 0.4mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Salmon and portabella mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - salmon has 0.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and portabella mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Salmon has more Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, portabella mushroom contains more folate. Both salmon and portabella mushroom contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid.
| Salmon | Portabella Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.08 MG | 0.059 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.105 MG | 0.13 MG |
| Niacin | 7.995 MG | 4.494 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.03 MG | 1.14 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.611 MG | 0.148 MG |
| Folate | 4 UG | 28 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 4.15 UG | 0.05 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Portabella mushroom and salmon contain similar amounts of calcium - portabella mushroom has 3mg of calcium per 100 grams and salmon has 7mg of calcium.
iron
Portabella mushroom and salmon contain similar amounts of iron - portabella mushroom has 0.31mg of iron per 100 grams and salmon has 0.38mg of iron.
potassium
Both portabella mushroom and salmon are high in potassium. Portabella mushroom is very similar to portabella mushroom for potassium - portabella mushroom has 364mg of potassium per 100 grams and salmon has 366mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both salmon and portabella mushroom contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Salmon | Portabella Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.006 G | 0.003 G |
| linoleic acid | 0.081 G | 0.148 G |
| Total | 0.087 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: Salmon (Fish, salmon, pink, raw) and Portabella Mushroom (Mushrooms, portabella, raw) .
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FAQ
Does portabella mushroom or salmon contain more calories in 100 grams?Salmon is high in calories and portabella mushroom has 80% less calories than salmon - portabella mushroom has 22 calories in 100g and salmon has 127 calories.
Is portabella mushroom or salmon better for protein?
Salmon is a fantastic source of protein and it has 870% more protein than portabella mushroom - portabella mushroom has 2.1g of protein per 100 grams and salmon has 20.5g of protein.
Does portabella mushroom or salmon have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both portabella mushroom and salmon are low in carbohydrates - portabella mushroom has 3.9g of carbs for 100g and salmon has no carbs..
Does portabella mushroom or salmon contain more potassium?
Both portabella mushroom and salmon are high in potassium. Portabella mushroom is very similar to portabella mushroom for potassium - portabella mushroom has 364mg of potassium in 100 grams and salmon has 366mg of potassium.