Watermelon vs. Mushroom
Nutrition comparison of Watermelon and Mushroom
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
watermelon
versus
mushroom
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in watermelon and mushroom:
- Mushroom has 68% less sugar than watermelon.
- Mushroom has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
- Mushroom is an excellent source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Watermelon (Watermelon, raw) and Mushroom (Mushrooms, white, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Watermelon and mushroom contain similar amounts of calories - watermelon has 30 calories per 100 grams and mushroom has 22 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, watermelon is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to mushroom per calorie. Watermelon has a macronutrient ratio of 7:88:5 and for mushroom, 44:47:10 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Watermelon | Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 7% | 44% |
| Carbohydrates | 88% | 47% |
| Fat | 5% | 10% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Watermelon and mushroom contain similar amounts of carbs - watermelon has 7.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.3g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in watermelon are made of 94% sugar and 6% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in mushroom comprise of 66% sugar and 34% dietary fiber.
dietary fiber
Mushroom has 150% more dietary fiber than watermelon - watermelon has 0.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and mushroom has 1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Mushroom has 68% less sugar than watermelon - watermelon has 6.2g of sugar per 100 grams and mushroom has 2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Mushroom has 407% more protein than watermelon - watermelon has 0.61g of protein per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both watermelon and mushroom are low in saturated fat - watermelon has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.05g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Watermelon has 286% more Vitamin C than mushroom - watermelon has 8.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and mushroom has 2.1mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Watermelon has more Vitamin A than mushroom - watermelon has 28ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Mushroom has more Vitamin D than watermelon - mushroom has 7iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and watermelon does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Watermelon and mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - watermelon has 0.05mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.01mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Watermelon and mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - watermelon has 0.1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Mushroom has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
| Watermelon | Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.033 MG | 0.081 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.021 MG | 0.402 MG |
| Niacin | 0.178 MG | 3.607 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.221 MG | 1.497 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.045 MG | 0.104 MG |
| Folate | 3 UG | 17 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 0.04 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Watermelon and mushroom contain similar amounts of calcium - watermelon has 7mg of calcium per 100 grams and mushroom has 3mg of calcium.
iron
Watermelon and mushroom contain similar amounts of iron - watermelon has 0.24mg of iron per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.5mg of iron.
potassium
Mushroom is an excellent source of potassium and it has 184% more potassium than watermelon - watermelon has 112mg of potassium per 100 grams and mushroom has 318mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, mushroom has more linoleic acid than watermelon per 100 grams.
| Watermelon | Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.05 G | 0.16 G |
| Total | 0.05 G | 0.16 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).
You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Watermelon or Mushroom .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Watermelon (Watermelon, raw) and Mushroom (Mushrooms, white, raw) .
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FAQ
Does watermelon or mushroom contain more calories in 100 grams?Watermelon and mushroom contain similar amounts of calories - watermelon has 30 calories in 100g and mushroom has 22 calories.
Is watermelon or mushroom better for protein?
Mushroom has 410% more protein than watermelon - watermelon has 0.61g of protein per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.1g of protein.
Does watermelon or mushroom have more carbohydrates?
By weight, watermelon and mushroom contain similar amounts of carbs - watermelon has 7.6g of carbs for 100g and mushroom has 3.3g of carbohydrates. the carbs in watermelon are made of 90% sugar and 10% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in mushroom comprise of 70% sugar and 30% dietary fiber.
Does watermelon or mushroom contain more potassium?
Mushroom is a rich source of potassium and it has 180% more potassium than watermelon - watermelon has 112mg of potassium in 100 grams and mushroom has 318mg of potassium.