Salmon vs. Beech Mushroom
Nutrition comparison of Salmon and Beech Mushroom
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
salmon
versus
beech mushroom
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in salmon and beech mushroom:
- Both salmon and beech mushroom are high in Vitamin D and potassium.
- Salmon has more niacin, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
- Salmon is an excellent source of protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Salmon (Fish, salmon, pink, raw) and Beech Mushroom (Mushrooms, beech, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Salmon is high in calories and beech mushroom has 72% less calories than salmon - salmon has 127 calories per 100 grams and beech mushroom has 35 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, salmon is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to beech mushroom per calorie. Salmon has a macronutrient ratio of 67:0:33 and for beech mushroom, 25:72:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Salmon | Beech Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 67% | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 72% |
| Fat | 33% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Salmon has less carbohydrates than beech mushroom - beech mushroom has 6g of total carbs per 100 grams and salmon does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Beech mushroom and salmon contain similar amounts of dietary fiber - beech mushroom has 0.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and salmon does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Salmon is an excellent source of protein and it has 925% more protein than beech mushroom - salmon has 20.5g of protein per 100 grams and beech mushroom has 2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both salmon and beech mushroom are low in saturated fat - salmon has 0.81g of saturated fat per 100 grams and beech mushroom has 0.01g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both salmon and beech mushroom are low in trans fat - salmon has 0.03g of trans fat per 100 grams and beech mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Beech mushroom has less cholesterol than salmon - salmon has 46mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and beech mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Salmon has more Vitamin A than beech mushroom - salmon has 35ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and beech mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Both salmon and beech mushroom are high in Vitamin D. Salmon has 235% more Vitamin D than beech mushroom - salmon has 435iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and beech mushroom has 130iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Salmon has more Vitamin E than beech mushroom - salmon has 0.4mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and beech mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Salmon and beech mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - salmon has 0.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and beech mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Salmon has more niacin, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12. Both salmon and beech mushroom contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and folate.
| Salmon | Beech Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.08 MG | 0.12 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.105 MG | 0.17 MG |
| Niacin | 7.995 MG | 0.671 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.03 MG | 0.67 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.611 MG | 0.104 MG |
| Folate | 4 UG | 9.1 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 4.15 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Salmon and beech mushroom contain similar amounts of calcium - salmon has 7mg of calcium per 100 grams and beech mushroom has 3mg of calcium.
iron
Salmon and beech mushroom contain similar amounts of iron - salmon has 0.38mg of iron per 100 grams and beech mushroom has 0.2mg of iron.
potassium
Both salmon and beech mushroom are high in potassium. Salmon is very similar to salmon for potassium - salmon has 366mg of potassium per 100 grams and beech mushroom has 404mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both salmon and beech mushroom contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Salmon | Beech Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.004 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.081 G | 0.09 G |
| Total | 0.085 G | 0.09 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 Beech Mushroom (Mushrooms, beech, raw) .
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FAQ
Does salmon or beech mushroom contain more calories in 100 grams?Salmon is high in calories and beech mushroom has 70% less calories than salmon - salmon has 127 calories in 100g and beech mushroom has 35 calories.
Is salmon or beech mushroom better for protein?
Salmon is a fantastic source of protein and it has 930% more protein than beech mushroom - salmon has 20.5g of protein per 100 grams and beech mushroom has 2g of protein.
Does beech mushroom or salmon have more carbohydrates?
By weight, salmon has fewer carbohydrates than beech mushroom - beech mushroom has 6g of carbs for 100g and salmon has no carbs..
Does salmon or beech mushroom contain more potassium?
Both salmon and beech mushroom are high in potassium. Salmon is very similar to salmon for potassium - salmon has 366mg of potassium in 100 grams and beech mushroom has 404mg of potassium.