Whole Milk vs. Mushroom
Nutrition comparison of Whole Milk and Mushroom
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
whole milk
versus
mushroom
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in whole milk and mushroom:
- Mushroom has 36.3 times less saturated fat than whole milk.
- Mushroom has 64% less calories than whole milk.
- Mushroom has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, whole milk contains more Vitamin B12.
- Mushroom is an excellent source of potassium.
- Whole milk is an excellent source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Whole Milk (Milk, whole, 3.25% milkfat, with added vitamin D) and Mushroom (Mushrooms, white, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Mushroom has 64% less calories than whole milk - whole milk has 61 calories per 100 grams and mushroom has 22 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, whole milk is much lighter in protein, lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to mushroom per calorie. Whole milk has a macronutrient ratio of 21:32:48 and for mushroom, 44:47:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Whole Milk | Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 21% | 44% |
| Carbohydrates | 32% | 47% |
| Fat | 48% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both whole milk and mushroom are low in carbohydrates - whole milk has 4.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.3g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in mushroom are made of 66% sugar and 34% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in whole milk comprise of 100% sugar.
dietary fiber
Mushroom has more dietary fiber than whole milk - mushroom has 1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and whole milk does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Whole milk and mushroom contain similar amounts of sugar - whole milk has 5.1g of sugar per 100 grams and mushroom has 2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Whole milk and mushroom contain similar amounts of protein - whole milk has 3.2g of protein per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Mushroom has 36.3 times less saturated fat than whole milk - whole milk has 1.9g of saturated fat per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.05g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Mushroom has less cholesterol than whole milk - whole milk has 10mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Mushroom has more Vitamin C than whole milk - mushroom has 2.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and whole milk does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Whole milk has more Vitamin A than mushroom - whole milk has 46ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Whole milk has 629% more Vitamin D than mushroom - whole milk has 51iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and mushroom has 7iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Whole milk and mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - whole milk has 0.07mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.01mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Whole milk and mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - whole milk has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Mushroom has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, whole milk contains more Vitamin B12. Both whole milk and mushroom contain significant amounts of thiamin.
| Whole Milk | Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.046 MG | 0.081 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.169 MG | 0.402 MG |
| Niacin | 0.089 MG | 3.607 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.373 MG | 1.497 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.036 MG | 0.104 MG |
| Folate | 5 UG | 17 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.45 UG | 0.04 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Whole milk is an excellent source of calcium and it has 36 times more calcium than mushroom - whole milk has 113mg of calcium per 100 grams and mushroom has 3mg of calcium.
iron
Mushroom has 15 times more iron than whole milk - whole milk has 0.03mg of iron per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.5mg of iron.
potassium
Mushroom is an excellent source of potassium and it has 141% more potassium than whole milk - whole milk has 132mg of potassium per 100 grams and mushroom has 318mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both whole milk and mushroom contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Whole Milk | Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.12 G | 0.16 G |
| Total | 0.12 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: Whole Milk (Milk, whole, 3.25% milkfat, with added vitamin D) and Mushroom (Mushrooms, white, raw) .
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FAQ
Does whole milk or mushroom contain more calories in 100 grams?Mushroom has 60% less calories than whole milk - whole milk has 61 calories in 100g and mushroom has 22 calories.
Is whole milk or mushroom better for protein?
Whole milk and mushroom contain similar amounts of protein - whole milk has 3.2g of protein per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.1g of protein.
Does whole milk or mushroom have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both whole milk and mushroom are low in carbohydrates - whole milk has 4.8g of carbs for 100g and mushroom has 3.3g of carbohydrates. the carbs in mushroom are made of 70% sugar and 30% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in whole milk comprise of 100% sugar.
Does whole milk or mushroom contain more calcium?
Whole milk is a rich source of calcium and it has 36 times more calcium than mushroom - whole milk has 113mg of calcium in 100 grams and mushroom has 3mg of calcium.
Does whole milk or mushroom contain more potassium?
Mushroom is a rich source of potassium and it has 140% more potassium than whole milk - whole milk has 132mg of potassium in 100 grams and mushroom has 318mg of potassium.