White Mushroom vs. Chicken Broth
Nutrition comparison of White Mushroom and Chicken Broth
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
white mushroom
versus
chicken broth
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in white mushroom and chicken broth:
- White mushroom has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- White mushroom is an excellent source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: White Mushroom (Mushrooms, white, raw) and Chicken Broth (Soup, chicken broth, ready-to-serve) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
White mushroom and chicken broth contain similar amounts of calories - white mushroom has 22 calories per 100 grams and chicken broth has 6 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, white mushroom is heavier in carbs, lighter in fat and similar to chicken broth for protein. White mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 44:47:9 and for chicken broth, 42:29:29 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| White Mushroom | Chicken Broth | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 44% | 42% |
| Carbohydrates | 47% | 29% |
| Fat | 9% | 29% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both white mushroom and chicken broth are low in carbohydrates - white mushroom has 3.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.44g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in white mushroom are made of 66% sugar and 34% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in chicken broth comprise of 100% sugar.
dietary fiber
White mushroom has more dietary fiber than chicken broth - white mushroom has 1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and chicken broth does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
White mushroom and chicken broth contain similar amounts of sugar - white mushroom has 2g of sugar per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.43g of sugar.
Protein
protein
White mushroom has 383% more protein than chicken broth - white mushroom has 3.1g of protein per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.64g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both white mushroom and chicken broth are low in saturated fat - white mushroom has 0.05g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.01g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Both chicken broth and white mushroom are low in cholesterol - chicken broth has 2mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and white mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
White mushroom has more Vitamin C than chicken broth - white mushroom has 2.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and chicken broth does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Chicken broth and white mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - chicken broth has 0.6ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and white mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
White mushroom has more Vitamin D than chicken broth - white mushroom has 7iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and chicken broth does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
White mushroom and chicken broth contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - white mushroom has 0.01mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.04mg of Vitamin E.
The B Vitamins
White mushroom has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both white mushroom and chicken broth contain significant amounts of Vitamin B12.
| White Mushroom | Chicken Broth | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.081 MG | 0.021 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.402 MG | 0.059 MG |
| Niacin | 3.607 MG | 0.219 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.497 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.104 MG | ~ |
| Folate | 17 UG | ~ |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.04 UG | 0.02 UG |
Minerals
calcium
White mushroom and chicken broth contain similar amounts of calcium - white mushroom has 3mg of calcium per 100 grams and chicken broth has 4mg of calcium.
iron
White mushroom has 614% more iron than chicken broth - white mushroom has 0.5mg of iron per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.07mg of iron.
potassium
White mushroom is an excellent source of potassium and it has 16 times more potassium than chicken broth - white mushroom has 318mg of potassium per 100 grams and chicken broth has 18mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, white mushroom has more linoleic acid than chicken broth per 100 grams.
| White Mushroom | Chicken Broth | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.16 G | 0.008 G |
| Total | 0.16 G | 0.008 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: White Mushroom (Mushrooms, white, raw) and Chicken Broth (Soup, chicken broth, ready-to-serve) .
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FAQ
Does white mushroom or chicken broth contain more calories in 100 grams?White mushroom and chicken broth contain similar amounts of calories - white mushroom has 22 calories in 100g and chicken broth has 6 calories.
Is white mushroom or chicken broth better for protein?
White mushroom has 380% more protein than chicken broth - white mushroom has 3.1g of protein per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.64g of protein.
Does white mushroom or chicken broth have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both white mushroom and chicken broth are low in carbohydrates - white mushroom has 3.3g of carbs for 100g and chicken broth has 0.44g of carbohydrates. the carbs in white mushroom are made of 70% sugar and 30% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in chicken broth comprise of 100% sugar.
Does white mushroom or chicken broth contain more potassium?
White mushroom is a rich source of potassium and it has 16 times more potassium than chicken broth - white mushroom has 318mg of potassium in 100 grams and chicken broth has 18mg of potassium.