Morel Mushroom vs. White Mushroom
Nutrition comparison of Morel Mushroom and White Mushroom
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
morel mushroom
versus
white mushroom
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in morel mushroom and white mushroom:
- Both morel mushroom and white mushroom are high in potassium.
- Morel mushroom is a great source of calcium and dietary fiber.
- Morel mushroom is an excellent source of Vitamin D and iron.
- White mushroom has more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Morel Mushroom (Mushrooms, morel, raw) and White Mushroom (Mushrooms, white, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Morel mushroom and white mushroom contain similar amounts of calories - morel mushroom has 31 calories per 100 grams and white mushroom has 22 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, morel mushroom is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and heavier in fat compared to white mushroom per calorie. Morel mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 33:53:14 and for white mushroom, 44:47:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Morel Mushroom | White Mushroom | |
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| Protein | 33% | 44% |
| Carbohydrates | 53% | 47% |
| Fat | 14% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Morel mushroom and white mushroom contain similar amounts of carbs - morel mushroom has 5.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and white mushroom has 3.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Morel mushroom is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 180% more dietary fiber than white mushroom - morel mushroom has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and white mushroom has 1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Morel mushroom and white mushroom contain similar amounts of sugar - morel mushroom has 0.6g of sugar per 100 grams and white mushroom has 2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Morel mushroom and white mushroom contain similar amounts of protein - morel mushroom has 3.1g of protein per 100 grams and white mushroom has 3.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both morel mushroom and white mushroom are low in saturated fat - morel mushroom has 0.07g of saturated fat per 100 grams and white mushroom has 0.05g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
White mushroom has more Vitamin C than morel mushroom - white mushroom has 2.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and morel mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Morel mushroom is an excellent source of Vitamin D and it has 28 times more Vitamin D than white mushroom - morel mushroom has 206iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and white mushroom has 7iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
White mushroom and morel mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - white mushroom has 0.01mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and morel mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
White mushroom has more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12. Both morel mushroom and white mushroom contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Morel Mushroom | White Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.069 MG | 0.081 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.205 MG | 0.402 MG |
| Niacin | 2.252 MG | 3.607 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.44 MG | 1.497 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.136 MG | 0.104 MG |
| Folate | 9 UG | 17 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 0.04 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Morel mushroom is a great source of calcium and it has 13 times more calcium than white mushroom - morel mushroom has 43mg of calcium per 100 grams and white mushroom has 3mg of calcium.
iron
Morel mushroom is an excellent source of iron and it has 23 times more iron than white mushroom - morel mushroom has 12.2mg of iron per 100 grams and white mushroom has 0.5mg of iron.
potassium
Both morel mushroom and white mushroom are high in potassium. Morel mushroom has 29% more potassium than white mushroom - morel mushroom has 411mg of potassium per 100 grams and white mushroom has 318mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both morel mushroom and white mushroom contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Morel Mushroom | White Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.215 G | 0.16 G |
| other omega 6 | 0.001 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.216 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: Morel Mushroom (Mushrooms, morel, raw) and White Mushroom (Mushrooms, white, raw) .
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FAQ
Does morel mushroom or white mushroom contain more calories in 100 grams?Morel mushroom and white mushroom contain similar amounts of calories - morel mushroom has 31 calories in 100g and white mushroom has 22 calories.
Is morel mushroom or white mushroom better for protein?
Morel mushroom and white mushroom contain similar amounts of protein - morel mushroom has 3.1g of protein per 100 grams and white mushroom has 3.1g of protein.
Does morel mushroom or white mushroom have more carbohydrates?
By weight, morel mushroom and white mushroom contain similar amounts of carbs - morel mushroom has 5.1g of carbs for 100g and white mushroom has 3.3g of carbohydrates.
Does morel mushroom or white mushroom contain more iron?
Morel mushroom is an abundant source of iron and it has 23 times more iron than white mushroom - morel mushroom has 12.2mg of iron in 100 grams and white mushroom has 0.5mg of iron.
Does morel mushroom or white mushroom contain more potassium?
Both morel mushroom and white mushroom are high in potassium. Morel mushroom has 30% more potassium than white mushroom - morel mushroom has 411mg of potassium in 100 grams and white mushroom has 318mg of potassium.