Skim Milk vs. Portabella Mushroom

Nutrition comparison of Skim Milk and Portabella Mushroom


Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of skim milk versus portabella mushroom (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in skim milk and portabella mushroom:

  • Portabella mushroom has more niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, skim milk contains more Vitamin B12.
  • Portabella mushroom is an excellent source of potassium.
  • Skim milk is an excellent source of calcium.
Detailed nutritional comparison of skim milk and portabella mushroom is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Skim Milk (Milk, nonfat, fluid, with added vitamin A and vitamin D (fat free or skim)) and Portabella Mushroom (Mushrooms, portabella, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Portabella mushroom and skim milk contain similar amounts of calories - portabella mushroom has 22 calories per 100 grams and skim milk has 34 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, skim milk is heavier in protein, lighter in fat and similar to portabella mushroom for carbs. Skim milk has a macronutrient ratio of 40:58:2 and for portabella mushroom, 31:57:12 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Skim Milk Portabella Mushroom
Protein 40% 31%
Carbohydrates 58% 57%
Fat 2% 12%
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carbohydrates

Both portabella mushroom and skim milk are low in carbohydrates - portabella mushroom has 3.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and skim milk has 5g of carbohydrates.

The carbs in portabella mushroom are made of 66% sugar and 34% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in skim milk comprise of 100% sugar.

dietary fiber

Portabella mushroom has more dietary fiber than skim milk - portabella mushroom has 1.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and skim milk does not contain significant amounts.

sugar

Portabella mushroom and skim milk contain similar amounts of sugar - portabella mushroom has 2.5g of sugar per 100 grams and skim milk has 5.1g of sugar.

Protein

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Portabella mushroom and skim milk contain similar amounts of protein - portabella mushroom has 2.1g of protein per 100 grams and skim milk has 3.4g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both portabella mushroom and skim milk are low in saturated fat - portabella mushroom has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and skim milk has 0.06g of saturated fat.

cholesterol

Both skim milk and portabella mushroom are low in cholesterol - skim milk has 2mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and portabella mushroom does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamins

Vitamin A

Skim milk has more Vitamin A than portabella mushroom - skim milk has 61ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and portabella mushroom does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin D

Skim milk has 370% more Vitamin D than portabella mushroom - portabella mushroom has 10iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and skim milk has 47iu of Vitamin D.

Vitamin E

Portabella mushroom and skim milk contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - portabella mushroom has 0.02mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and skim milk has 0.01mg of Vitamin E.

The B Vitamins

Portabella mushroom has more niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, skim milk contains more Vitamin B12. Both skim milk and portabella mushroom contain significant amounts of thiamin and riboflavin.

Skim Milk Portabella Mushroom
Thiamin 0.045 MG 0.059 MG
Riboflavin 0.182 MG 0.13 MG
Niacin 0.094 MG 4.494 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.357 MG 1.14 MG
Vitamin B6 0.037 MG 0.148 MG
Folate 5 UG 28 UG
Vitamin B12 0.5 UG 0.05 UG

Minerals

calcium

Skim milk is an excellent source of calcium and it has 39 times more calcium than portabella mushroom - portabella mushroom has 3mg of calcium per 100 grams and skim milk has 122mg of calcium.

iron

Portabella mushroom and skim milk contain similar amounts of iron - portabella mushroom has 0.31mg of iron per 100 grams and skim milk has 0.03mg of iron.

potassium

Portabella mushroom is an excellent source of potassium and it has 133% more potassium than skim milk - portabella mushroom has 364mg of potassium per 100 grams and skim milk has 156mg of potassium.

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, portabella mushroom has more linoleic acid than skim milk per 100 grams.

Skim Milk Portabella Mushroom
linoleic acid 0.002 G 0.148 G
other omega 6 ~ 0.003 G
Total 0.002 G 0.151 G



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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: Skim Milk (Milk, nonfat, fluid, with added vitamin A and vitamin D (fat free or skim)) and Portabella Mushroom (Mushrooms, portabella, raw) .

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FAQ

Does portabella mushroom or skim milk contain more calories in 100 grams?
Portabella mushroom and skim milk contain similar amounts of calories - portabella mushroom has 22 calories in 100g and skim milk has 34 calories.

Is portabella mushroom or skim milk better for protein?
Portabella mushroom and skim milk contain similar amounts of protein - portabella mushroom has 2.1g of protein per 100 grams and skim milk has 3.4g of protein.

Does portabella mushroom or skim milk have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both portabella mushroom and skim milk are low in carbohydrates - portabella mushroom has 3.9g of carbs for 100g and skim milk has 5g of carbohydrates. the carbs in portabella mushroom are made of 70% sugar and 30% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in skim milk comprise of 100% sugar.

Does portabella mushroom or skim milk contain more calcium?
Skim milk is a rich source of calcium and it has 39 times more calcium than portabella mushroom - portabella mushroom has 3mg of calcium in 100 grams and skim milk has 122mg of calcium.

Does portabella mushroom or skim milk contain more potassium?
Portabella mushroom is a rich source of potassium and it has 130% more potassium than skim milk - portabella mushroom has 364mg of potassium in 100 grams and skim milk has 156mg of potassium.