White Mushroom vs. Tomato
Nutrition comparison of White Mushroom and Tomato
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
white mushroom
versus
tomato
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in white mushroom and tomato:
- Both white mushroom and tomato are high in potassium.
- Tomato is a great source of Vitamin C.
- White mushroom has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12.
USDA sources for nutritional information: White Mushroom (Mushrooms, white, raw) and Tomato (Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
White mushroom and tomato contain similar amounts of calories - white mushroom has 22 calories per 100 grams and tomato has 18 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, white mushroom is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and similar to tomato for fat. White mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 44:47:10 and for tomato, 17:74:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| White Mushroom | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 44% | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 47% | 74% |
| Fat | 10% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both white mushroom and tomato are low in carbohydrates - white mushroom has 3.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and tomato has 3.9g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in white mushroom are made of 66% sugar and 34% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in tomato comprise of 69% sugar and 31% dietary fiber.
dietary fiber
White mushroom and tomato contain similar amounts of dietary fiber - white mushroom has 1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and tomato has 1.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
White mushroom and tomato contain similar amounts of sugar - white mushroom has 2g of sugar per 100 grams and tomato has 2.6g of sugar.
Protein
protein
White mushroom has 251% more protein than tomato - white mushroom has 3.1g of protein per 100 grams and tomato has 0.88g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both white mushroom and tomato are low in saturated fat - white mushroom has 0.05g of saturated fat per 100 grams and tomato has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Tomato is a great source of Vitamin C and it has 552% more Vitamin C than white mushroom - white mushroom has 2.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and tomato has 13.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Tomato has more Vitamin A than white mushroom - tomato has 42ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and white mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
White mushroom has more Vitamin D than tomato - white mushroom has 7iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and tomato does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
White mushroom and tomato contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - white mushroom has 0.01mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and tomato has 0.54mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Tomato has more Vitamin K than white mushroom - tomato has 7.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and white mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
White mushroom has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12. Both white mushroom and tomato contain significant amounts of Vitamin B6 and folate.
| White Mushroom | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.081 MG | 0.037 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.402 MG | 0.019 MG |
| Niacin | 3.607 MG | 0.594 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.497 MG | 0.089 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.104 MG | 0.08 MG |
| Folate | 17 UG | 15 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.04 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
White mushroom and tomato contain similar amounts of calcium - white mushroom has 3mg of calcium per 100 grams and tomato has 10mg of calcium.
iron
White mushroom and tomato contain similar amounts of iron - white mushroom has 0.5mg of iron per 100 grams and tomato has 0.27mg of iron.
potassium
Both white mushroom and tomato are high in potassium. White mushroom has 34% more potassium than tomato - white mushroom has 318mg of potassium per 100 grams and tomato has 237mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both white mushroom and tomato contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| White Mushroom | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.16 G | 0.08 G |
| Total | 0.16 G | 0.08 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).
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Note: The specific food items compared are: White Mushroom (Mushrooms, white, raw) and Tomato (Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average) .
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FAQ
Does white mushroom or tomato contain more calories in 100 grams?White mushroom and tomato contain similar amounts of calories - white mushroom has 22 calories in 100g and tomato has 18 calories.
Is white mushroom or tomato better for protein?
White mushroom has 250% more protein than tomato - white mushroom has 3.1g of protein per 100 grams and tomato has 0.88g of protein.
Does white mushroom or tomato have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both white mushroom and tomato are low in carbohydrates - white mushroom has 3.3g of carbs for 100g and tomato has 3.9g of carbohydrates. the carbs in white mushroom are made of 70% sugar and 30% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in tomato comprise of 70% sugar and 30% dietary fiber.
Does white mushroom or tomato contain more potassium?
Both white mushroom and tomato are high in potassium. White mushroom has 30% more potassium than tomato - white mushroom has 318mg of potassium in 100 grams and tomato has 237mg of potassium.