Mushroom vs. Yellow Corn
Nutrition comparison of Mushroom and Cooked Yellow Corn
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
mushroom
versus
cooked
yellow corn
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in mushroom and yellow corn:
- Both yellow corn and mushroom are high in potassium.
- Mushroom has 5.4 times less carbohydrates than yellow corn.
- Mushroom has more riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B12.
- Mushroom has signficantly less calories than yellow corn.
- Yellow corn is a great source of dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Mushroom (Mushrooms, white, raw) and Yellow Corn (Corn, sweet, yellow, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Mushroom has signficantly less calories than yellow corn - yellow corn has 96 calories per 100 grams and mushroom has 22 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, mushroom is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and similar to yellow corn for fat. Mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 44:47:9 and for yellow corn, 12:76:12 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Mushroom | Yellow Corn | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 44% | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 47% | 76% |
| Fat | 9% | 12% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Mushroom has 5.4 times less carbohydrates than yellow corn - yellow corn has 21g of total carbs per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Yellow corn is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 140% more dietary fiber than mushroom - yellow corn has 2.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and mushroom has 1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Yellow corn and mushroom contain similar amounts of sugar - yellow corn has 4.5g of sugar per 100 grams and mushroom has 2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Yellow corn and mushroom contain similar amounts of protein - yellow corn has 3.4g of protein per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both yellow corn and mushroom are low in saturated fat - yellow corn has 0.2g of saturated fat per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.05g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Yellow corn has 162% more Vitamin C than mushroom - yellow corn has 5.5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and mushroom has 2.1mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Yellow corn has more Vitamin A than mushroom - yellow corn has 13ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Mushroom has more Vitamin D than yellow corn - mushroom has 7iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and yellow corn does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Yellow corn and mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - yellow corn has 0.09mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.01mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Yellow corn and mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - yellow corn has 0.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Mushroom has more riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B12. Both mushroom and yellow corn contain significant amounts of thiamin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Mushroom | Yellow Corn | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.081 MG | 0.093 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.402 MG | 0.057 MG |
| Niacin | 3.607 MG | 1.683 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.497 MG | 0.792 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.104 MG | 0.139 MG |
| Folate | 17 UG | 23 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.04 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Yellow corn and mushroom contain similar amounts of calcium - yellow corn has 3mg of calcium per 100 grams and mushroom has 3mg of calcium.
iron
Yellow corn and mushroom contain similar amounts of iron - yellow corn has 0.45mg of iron per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.5mg of iron.
potassium
Both yellow corn and mushroom are high in potassium. Mushroom has 46% more potassium than yellow corn - yellow corn has 218mg of potassium per 100 grams and mushroom has 318mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, yellow corn has more linoleic acid than mushroom per 100 grams.
| Mushroom | Yellow Corn | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.16 G | 0.586 G |
| Total | 0.16 G | 0.586 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: Mushroom (Mushrooms, white, raw) and Yellow Corn (Corn, sweet, yellow, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt) .
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FAQ
Does yellow corn or mushroom contain more calories in 100 grams?Mushroom has signficantly less calories than yellow corn - yellow corn has 96 calories in 100g and mushroom has 22 calories.
Is yellow corn or mushroom better for protein?
Yellow corn and mushroom contain similar amounts of protein - yellow corn has 3.4g of protein per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.1g of protein.
Does yellow corn or mushroom have more carbohydrates?
By weight, mushroom has 5.4 times fewer carbohydrates than yellow corn - yellow corn has 21g of carbs for 100g and mushroom has 3.3g of carbohydrates.
Does yellow corn or mushroom contain more potassium?
Both yellow corn and mushroom are high in potassium. Mushroom has 50% more potassium than yellow corn - yellow corn has 218mg of potassium in 100 grams and mushroom has 318mg of potassium.