White Mushroom vs. Mint
Nutrition comparison of White Mushroom and Mint
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
white mushroom
versus
mint
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in white mushroom and mint:
- Both white mushroom and mint are high in potassium.
- Mint is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, calcium, dietary fiber and iron.
- White mushroom has 3.5 times less carbohydrates than mint.
- White mushroom has 69% less calories than mint.
- White mushroom has more niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, mint contains more folate.
USDA sources for nutritional information: White Mushroom (Mushrooms, white, raw) and Mint (Peppermint, fresh) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
White mushroom has 69% less calories than mint - white mushroom has 22 calories per 100 grams and mint has 70 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, white mushroom is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and similar to mint for fat. White mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 44:47:10 and for mint, 18:72:10 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| White Mushroom | Mint | |
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| Protein | 44% | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 47% | 72% |
| Fat | 10% | 10% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
White mushroom has 3.5 times less carbohydrates than mint - white mushroom has 3.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and mint has 14.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Mint is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 700% more dietary fiber than white mushroom - white mushroom has 1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and mint has 8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Mint has less sugar than white mushroom - white mushroom has 2g of sugar per 100 grams and mint does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
White mushroom and mint contain similar amounts of protein - white mushroom has 3.1g of protein per 100 grams and mint has 3.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both white mushroom and mint are low in saturated fat - white mushroom has 0.05g of saturated fat per 100 grams and mint has 0.25g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Mint is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 14 times more Vitamin C than white mushroom - white mushroom has 2.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and mint has 31.8mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Mint is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than white mushroom - mint has 212ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and white mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
White mushroom has more Vitamin D than mint - white mushroom has 7iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and mint does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
White mushroom and mint contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - white mushroom has 0.01mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and mint does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
White mushroom has more niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, mint contains more folate. Both white mushroom and mint contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin and Vitamin B6.
| White Mushroom | Mint | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.081 MG | 0.082 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.402 MG | 0.266 MG |
| Niacin | 3.607 MG | 1.706 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.497 MG | 0.338 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.104 MG | 0.129 MG |
| Folate | 17 UG | 114 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.04 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Mint is an excellent source of calcium and it has 80 times more calcium than white mushroom - white mushroom has 3mg of calcium per 100 grams and mint has 243mg of calcium.
iron
Mint is an excellent source of iron and it has 916% more iron than white mushroom - white mushroom has 0.5mg of iron per 100 grams and mint has 5.1mg of iron.
potassium
Both white mushroom and mint are high in potassium. Mint has 79% more potassium than white mushroom - white mushroom has 318mg of potassium per 100 grams and mint has 569mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, white mushroom has more linoleic acid than mint per 100 grams.
| White Mushroom | Mint | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.16 G | 0.069 G |
| Total | 0.16 G | 0.069 G |
Customize your serving size
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Note: The specific food items compared are: White Mushroom (Mushrooms, white, raw) and Mint (Peppermint, fresh) .
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FAQ
Does white mushroom or mint contain more calories in 100 grams?White mushroom has 70% less calories than mint - white mushroom has 22 calories in 100g and mint has 70 calories.
Is white mushroom or mint better for protein?
White mushroom and mint contain similar amounts of protein - white mushroom has 3.1g of protein per 100 grams and mint has 3.8g of protein.
Does white mushroom or mint have more carbohydrates?
By weight, white mushroom has 3.5 times fewer carbohydrates than mint - white mushroom has 3.3g of carbs for 100g and mint has 14.9g of carbohydrates.
Does white mushroom or mint contain more calcium?
Mint is a rich source of calcium and it has 80 times more calcium than white mushroom - white mushroom has 3mg of calcium in 100 grams and mint has 243mg of calcium.
Does white mushroom or mint contain more iron?
Mint is an abundant source of iron and it has 920% more iron than white mushroom - white mushroom has 0.5mg of iron in 100 grams and mint has 5.1mg of iron.
Does white mushroom or mint contain more potassium?
Both white mushroom and mint are high in potassium. Mint has 80% more potassium than white mushroom - white mushroom has 318mg of potassium in 100 grams and mint has 569mg of potassium.