Mushroom vs Mushrooms
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA Foundation Foods & USDA Foundation Foods
Mushroom, lion's mane is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Mushroom —
Mushrooms —
Protein (g)
Mushroom 2.50
Mushrooms 2.41
Carbs (g)
Mushroom 7.59
Mushrooms 8.17
Fat (g)
Mushroom 0.256
Mushrooms 0.195
Fiber (g)
Mushroom 4.38
Mushrooms 4.17
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Mushroom, lion's mane — 2.50g vs 2.41g 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 | Mushrooms | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 88.6 g | 88.6 g | = |
| Protein | 2.50 g | 2.41 g | +4% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0.256 g | 0.195 g | +31% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 7.59 g | 8.17 g | -7% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 4.38 g | 4.17 g | +5% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.146 mg | 0.001 mg | +11604% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.363 mg | 0.216 mg | +68% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 1.63 mg | 2.74 mg | -41% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.065 mg | 0.159 mg | -59% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 29.6 ug | 32.1 ug | -8% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.021 ug | 0.056 ug | -62% |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 0 mg | 0.766 mg | -100% |
| Iron, Fe | 0.688 mg | 0.144 mg | +377% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 11.7 mg | 14.1 mg | -17% |
| Phosphorus, P | 93.9 mg | 75.8 mg | +24% |
| Potassium, K | 443 mg | 243 mg | +82% |
| Sodium, Na | 0.336 mg | 0.936 mg | -64% |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.745 mg | 0.764 mg | -3% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.177 mg | 0.050 mg | +256% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.180 mg | 0.173 mg | +4% |
| Selenium, Se | 1.77 ug | 1.24 ug | +43% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy (Atwater General Factors) | 43 kcal | 44 kcal | -3% |
| Energy (Atwater Specific Factors) | 35 kcal | 36 kcal | -4% |
| Nitrogen | 0.400 g | 0.386 g | +4% |
| Ash | 1.08 g | 0.620 g | +75% |
| Beta-glucan | 2.75 g | 2.92 g | -6% |
| Biotin | 16.9 ug | 6.05 ug | +180% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 0.848 IU | 2.25 IU | -62% |
| Vitamin D2 — Ergocalciferol (plant source) | 0.021 ug | 0.056 ug | -62% |
| Vitamin D4 | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Glutathione | 16.3 mg | 12.8 mg | +27% |
| Stigmasterol | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Campesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Beta-sitosterol | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Ergosta-7-enol | 2.52 mg | 6.41 mg | -61% |
| Ergosta-5,7-dienol | 4.41 mg | 3.61 mg | +22% |
| Ergosta-7,22-dienol | 0.819 mg | 1.51 mg | -46% |
| Ergosterol | 68.1 mg | 61.2 mg | +11% |
| 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 | 0.288 g | +13% |
| Threonine (EAA) | 0.899 g | 0.991 g | -9% |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.748 g | 0.786 g | -5% |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.33 g | 1.31 g | +1% |
| Lysine (EAA) | 1.20 g | 1.17 g | +3% |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.267 g | 0.273 g | -2% |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 0.703 g | 0.787 g | -11% |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.64 g | 1.64 g | = |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.449 g | 0.439 g | +2% |
| Ergothioneine | 17.2 mg | 11.1 mg | +55% |
* 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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