Beef vs. White Mushroom
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Beef and White Mushroom
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cooked
beef
versus
white mushroom
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in beef and white mushroom:
- Both beef and white mushroom are high in potassium.
- Beef has signficantly more calcium than white mushroom.
- Beef is a great source of iron.
- Beef is an excellent source of protein.
- White mushroom has more riboflavin and pantothenic acid, however, beef contains more Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Beef (Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, patty, cooked, broiled) and White Mushroom (Mushrooms, white, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Beef is high in calories and white mushroom has 92% less calories than beef - beef has 277 calories per 100 grams and white mushroom has 22 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, beef is lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to white mushroom per calorie. Beef has a macronutrient ratio of 38:0:62 and for white mushroom, 44:47:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Beef | White Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 38% | 44% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 47% |
| Fat | 62% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both white mushroom and beef are low in carbohydrates - white mushroom has 3.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and beef does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
White mushroom has more dietary fiber than beef - white mushroom has 1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and beef does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Beef has less sugar than white mushroom - white mushroom has 2g of sugar per 100 grams and beef does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Beef is an excellent source of protein and it has 721% more protein than white mushroom - beef has 25.4g of protein per 100 grams and white mushroom has 3.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Beef is high in saturated fat and white mushroom has 99% less saturated fat than beef - beef has 7.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and white mushroom has 0.05g of saturated fat.
trans fat
White mushroom has less trans fat than beef - beef has 1.2g of trans fat per 100 grams and white mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
White mushroom has less cholesterol than beef - beef has 88mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and white mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
White mushroom has more Vitamin C than beef - white mushroom has 2.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and beef does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Beef and white mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - beef has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and white mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Beef and white mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - beef has 2iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and white mushroom has 7iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Beef and white mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - beef has 0.12mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and white mushroom has 0.01mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Beef and white mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - beef has 3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and white mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
White mushroom has more riboflavin and pantothenic acid, however, beef contains more Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12. Both beef and white mushroom contain significant amounts of thiamin, niacin and folate.
| Beef | White Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.051 MG | 0.081 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.176 MG | 0.402 MG |
| Niacin | 4.537 MG | 3.607 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.658 MG | 1.497 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.336 MG | 0.104 MG |
| Folate | 11 UG | 17 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.9 UG | 0.04 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Beef has signficantly more calcium than white mushroom - beef has 35mg of calcium per 100 grams and white mushroom has 3mg of calcium.
iron
Beef is a great source of iron and it has 350% more iron than white mushroom - beef has 2.3mg of iron per 100 grams and white mushroom has 0.5mg of iron.
potassium
Both beef and white mushroom are high in potassium. White mushroom has 16% more potassium than beef - beef has 275mg of potassium per 100 grams and white mushroom has 318mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, beef has more linoleic acid than white mushroom per 100 grams.
| Beef | White Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.012 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.39 G | 0.16 G |
| Total | 0.402 G | 0.16 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: Beef (Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, patty, cooked, broiled) and White Mushroom (Mushrooms, white, raw) .
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FAQ
Does beef or white mushroom contain more calories in 100 grams?Beef is high in calories and white mushroom has 90% less calories than beef - beef has 277 calories in 100g and white mushroom has 22 calories.
Is beef or white mushroom better for protein?
Beef is a fantastic source of protein and it has 720% more protein than white mushroom - beef has 25.4g of protein per 100 grams and white mushroom has 3.1g of protein.
Does white mushroom or beef have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both white mushroom and beef are low in carbohydrates - white mushroom has 3.3g of carbs for 100g and beef has no carbs..
Does beef or white mushroom contain more potassium?
Both beef and white mushroom are high in potassium. White mushroom has 20% more potassium than beef - beef has 275mg of potassium in 100 grams and white mushroom has 318mg of potassium.