Mushroom vs Egg
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA Foundation Foods & USDA SR Legacy
Mushroom, maitake is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Mushroom —
Egg 382
Protein (g)
Mushroom 2.20
Egg 81.1
Carbs (g)
Mushroom 6.60
Egg 7.80
Fat (g)
Mushroom 0.265
Egg 0
Fiber (g)
Mushroom 3.07
Egg 0
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Egg, white, dried — 81.1g vs 2.20g per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Mushroom, maitake 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 | Egg | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | — | 382 kcal | |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 90.4 g | 5.80 g | +1458% |
| Protein | 2.20 g | 81.1 g | -97% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0.265 g | 0 g | |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 6.60 g | 7.80 g | -15% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 3.07 g | 0 g | |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | — | 0 g | |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | — | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | — | 0 mg | |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.010 mg | 0.005 mg | +98% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.269 mg | 2.53 mg | -89% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 6.76 mg | 0.865 mg | +682% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | — | 0.775 mg | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.071 mg | 0.036 mg | +97% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | — | 18.0 ug | |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | — | 0 ug | |
| Choline, total | — | 8.40 mg | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | — | 0.180 ug | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | — | 0 ug | |
| Carotene, beta | — | 0 ug | |
| Carotene, alpha | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 1.60 ug | 0 ug | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 0 mg | 62.0 mg | -100% |
| Iron, Fe | 0.209 mg | 0.150 mg | +39% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 11.0 mg | 88.0 mg | -87% |
| Phosphorus, P | 72.4 mg | 111 mg | -35% |
| Potassium, K | 260 mg | 1125 mg | -77% |
| Sodium, Na | 0.345 mg | 1280 mg | -100% |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.763 mg | 0.100 mg | +663% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.272 mg | 0.114 mg | +139% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.058 mg | 0.007 mg | +734% |
| Selenium, Se | 3.27 ug | 125 ug | -97% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy (Atwater General Factors) | 38 kcal | — | |
| Energy (Atwater Specific Factors) | 31 kcal | — | |
| Energy | — | 1598 kj | |
| Nitrogen | 0.352 g | — | |
| Ash | 0.558 g | 5.30 g | -89% |
| Beta-glucan | 2.26 g | — | |
| Total Sugars | — | 5.40 g | |
| Biotin | 32.6 ug | — | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | — | 18.0 ug | |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | — | 18.0 ug | |
| Vitamin B-12, added | — | 0 ug | |
| Retinol | — | 0 ug | |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin A, IU | — | 0 IU | |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | — | 0 ug | |
| Lycopene | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin E, added | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 64.0 IU | 0 IU | |
| Vitamin D2 — Ergocalciferol (plant source) | 1.60 ug | — | |
| Vitamin D4 | 0.135 ug | — | |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | — | 0 ug | |
| Glutathione | 26.0 mg | — | |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | — | 0 g | |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | — | 0 g | |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | — | 0 g | |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | — | 0 g | |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | — | 0 g | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | — | 0 g | |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | — | 0 g | |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | — | 0 g | |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| Stigmasterol | 0 mg | — | |
| Campesterol | 0 mg | — | |
| Beta-sitosterol | 0 mg | — | |
| Ergosta-7-enol | 1.42 mg | — | |
| Ergosta-5,7-dienol | 2.89 mg | — | |
| Ergosta-7,22-dienol | 1.17 mg | — | |
| Ergosterol | 59.3 mg | — | |
| Beta-sitostanol | 0 mg | — | |
| Delta-5-avenasterol | 0 mg | — | |
| Delta-7-Stigmastenol | 0 mg | — | |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | 0.371 g | 0.999 g | -63% |
| Threonine (EAA) | 1.81 g | 3.68 g | -51% |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.57 g | 4.58 g | -66% |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 2.52 g | 6.84 g | -63% |
| Lysine (EAA) | 2.21 g | 5.51 g | -60% |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.313 g | 2.79 g | -89% |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | — | 2.10 g | |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 1.62 g | 4.74 g | -66% |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | — | 3.15 g | |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 2.82 g | 5.16 g | -45% |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | — | 4.41 g | |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.907 g | 1.83 g | -50% |
| Alanine | — | 4.68 g | |
| Aspartic acid | — | 8.25 g | |
| Glutamic acid | — | 10.8 g | |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | — | 2.84 g | |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | — | 3.15 g | |
| Serine | — | 5.59 g | |
| Alcohol, ethyl | — | 0 g | |
| Caffeine | — | 0 mg | |
| Theobromine | — | 0 mg | |
| Ergothioneine | 2.25 mg | — | |
* All values per 100g edible portion. Source: USDA Foundation Foods and USDA SR Legacy. Diff column shows percentage difference relative to Food B.
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