Mushroom vs Mushroom
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA Foundation Foods & USDA Foundation Foods
Mushroom, lion's mane is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Mushroom —
Mushroom —
Protein (g)
Mushroom 2.50
Mushroom 2.20
Carbs (g)
Mushroom 7.59
Mushroom 6.60
Fat (g)
Mushroom 0.256
Mushroom 0.265
Fiber (g)
Mushroom 4.38
Mushroom 3.07
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Mushroom, lion's mane — 2.50g vs 2.20g per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Mushroom, lion's mane scores higher in more vitamins and minerals per 100g, though both foods can be part of a healthy diet.
Full Nutrition Comparison
All values per 100g edible portion. Green = Food A higher · Blue = Food B higher
| Nutrient | Mushroom | Mushroom | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 88.6 g | 90.4 g | -2% |
| Protein | 2.50 g | 2.20 g | +13% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0.256 g | 0.265 g | -3% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 7.59 g | 6.60 g | +15% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 4.38 g | 3.07 g | +42% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.146 mg | 0.010 mg | +1382% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.363 mg | 0.269 mg | +35% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 1.63 mg | 6.76 mg | -76% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.065 mg | 0.071 mg | -8% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 29.6 ug | — | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.021 ug | 1.60 ug | -99% |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Iron, Fe | 0.688 mg | 0.209 mg | +229% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 11.7 mg | 11.0 mg | +6% |
| Phosphorus, P | 93.9 mg | 72.4 mg | +30% |
| Potassium, K | 443 mg | 260 mg | +70% |
| Sodium, Na | 0.336 mg | 0.345 mg | -3% |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.745 mg | 0.763 mg | -2% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.177 mg | 0.272 mg | -35% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.180 mg | 0.058 mg | +208% |
| Selenium, Se | 1.77 ug | 3.27 ug | -46% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy (Atwater General Factors) | 43 kcal | 38 kcal | +13% |
| Energy (Atwater Specific Factors) | 35 kcal | 31 kcal | +13% |
| Nitrogen | 0.400 g | 0.352 g | +13% |
| Ash | 1.08 g | 0.558 g | +94% |
| Beta-glucan | 2.75 g | 2.26 g | +22% |
| Biotin | 16.9 ug | 32.6 ug | -48% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 0.848 IU | 64.0 IU | -99% |
| Vitamin D2 — Ergocalciferol (plant source) | 0.021 ug | 1.60 ug | -99% |
| Vitamin D4 | 0 ug | 0.135 ug | -100% |
| Glutathione | 16.3 mg | 26.0 mg | -37% |
| Stigmasterol | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Campesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Beta-sitosterol | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Ergosta-7-enol | 2.52 mg | 1.42 mg | +77% |
| Ergosta-5,7-dienol | 4.41 mg | 2.89 mg | +52% |
| Ergosta-7,22-dienol | 0.819 mg | 1.17 mg | -30% |
| Ergosterol | 68.1 mg | 59.3 mg | +15% |
| Beta-sitostanol | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Delta-5-avenasterol | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Delta-7-Stigmastenol | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | 0.326 g | 0.371 g | -12% |
| Threonine (EAA) | 0.899 g | 1.81 g | -50% |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.748 g | 1.57 g | -52% |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.33 g | 2.52 g | -47% |
| Lysine (EAA) | 1.20 g | 2.21 g | -45% |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.267 g | 0.313 g | -15% |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 0.703 g | 1.62 g | -56% |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.64 g | 2.82 g | -42% |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.449 g | 0.907 g | -50% |
| Ergothioneine | 17.2 mg | 2.25 mg | +664% |
* All values per 100g edible portion. Source: USDA Foundation Foods and USDA Foundation Foods. Diff column shows percentage difference relative to Food B.
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