Mushroom vs. Tomato
Nutrition comparison of Mushroom and Tomato
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
mushroom
versus
tomato
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in mushroom and tomato:
- Both tomato and mushroom are high in potassium.
- Mushroom has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12.
- Tomato is a great source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Mushroom (Mushrooms, white, raw) and Tomato (Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Tomato and mushroom contain similar amounts of calories - tomato has 18 calories per 100 grams and mushroom has 22 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, mushroom is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and similar to tomato for fat. Mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 44:47:9 and for tomato, 17:75:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Mushroom | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 44% | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 47% | 75% |
| Fat | 9% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both tomato and mushroom are low in carbohydrates - tomato has 3.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.3g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in tomato are made of 69% sugar and 31% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in mushroom comprise of 66% sugar and 34% dietary fiber.
dietary fiber
Tomato and mushroom contain similar amounts of dietary fiber - tomato has 1.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and mushroom has 1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Tomato and mushroom contain similar amounts of sugar - tomato has 2.6g of sugar per 100 grams and mushroom has 2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Mushroom has 251% more protein than tomato - tomato has 0.88g of protein per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both tomato and mushroom are low in saturated fat - tomato has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.05g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Tomato is a great source of Vitamin C and it has 552% more Vitamin C than mushroom - tomato has 13.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and mushroom has 2.1mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Tomato has more Vitamin A than mushroom - tomato has 42ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Mushroom has more Vitamin D than tomato - mushroom has 7iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and tomato does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Tomato and mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - tomato has 0.54mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.01mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Tomato has more Vitamin K than mushroom - tomato has 7.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Mushroom has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12. Both mushroom and tomato contain significant amounts of Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Mushroom | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.081 MG | 0.037 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.402 MG | 0.019 MG |
| Niacin | 3.607 MG | 0.594 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.497 MG | 0.089 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.104 MG | 0.08 MG |
| Folate | 17 UG | 15 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.04 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Tomato and mushroom contain similar amounts of calcium - tomato has 10mg of calcium per 100 grams and mushroom has 3mg of calcium.
iron
Tomato and mushroom contain similar amounts of iron - tomato has 0.27mg of iron per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.5mg of iron.
potassium
Both tomato and mushroom are high in potassium. Mushroom has 34% more potassium than tomato - tomato has 237mg of potassium per 100 grams and mushroom has 318mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both mushroom and tomato contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Mushroom | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.16 G | 0.08 G |
| Total | 0.16 G | 0.08 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.
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FAQ
Does tomato or mushroom contain more calories in 100 grams?Tomato and mushroom contain similar amounts of calories - tomato has 18 calories in 100g and mushroom has 22 calories.
Is tomato or mushroom better for protein?
Mushroom has 250% more protein than tomato - tomato has 0.88g of protein per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.1g of protein.
Does tomato or mushroom have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both tomato and mushroom are low in carbohydrates - tomato has 3.9g of carbs for 100g and mushroom has 3.3g of carbohydrates. the carbs in tomato are made of 70% sugar and 30% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in mushroom comprise of 70% sugar and 30% dietary fiber.
Does tomato or mushroom contain more potassium?
Both tomato and mushroom are high in potassium. Mushroom has 30% more potassium than tomato - tomato has 237mg of potassium in 100 grams and mushroom has 318mg of potassium.