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Edible mushroom vs. Flour — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Edible mushroom and Flour

  • Edible mushroom is higher in Vitamin B5, and Copper, however, Flour is richer in Vitamin B1, Iron, Selenium, Folate, Manganese, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Fiber.
  • Flour's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 59% higher.
  • Edible mushroom has 3 times more Vitamin B5 than Flour. While Edible mushroom has 1.497mg of Vitamin B5, Flour has only 0.438mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Mushrooms, white, raw and Wheat flour, white, all-purpose, enriched, bleached.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom
2
:
8
Flour
Flour
Contains more Potassium +197.2%
Contains more Copper +120.8%
Contains more Calcium +400%
Contains more Iron +828%
Contains more Magnesium +144.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +25.6%
Contains less Sodium -60%
Contains more Zinc +34.6%
Contains more Manganese +1351.1%
Contains more Selenium +264.5%
Edible mushroom
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 19% 7% 37% 29% 1% 15% 106% 7% 51%
Flour
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 174% 16% 47% 10% 1% 20% 48% 89% 185%
Contains more Potassium +197.2%
Contains more Copper +120.8%
Contains more Calcium +400%
Contains more Iron +828%
Contains more Magnesium +144.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +25.6%
Contains less Sodium -60%
Contains more Zinc +34.6%
Contains more Manganese +1351.1%
Contains more Selenium +264.5%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom
5
:
6
Flour
Flour
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +241.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +136.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +500%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +869.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +22.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +63.7%
Contains more Folate +976.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Edible mushroom
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 1% 6% 7% 21% 93% 68% 90% 24% 13% 5% 0%
Flour
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 2% 0% 0% 197% 114% 111% 27% 11% 138% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +241.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +136.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +500%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +869.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +22.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +63.7%
Contains more Folate +976.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom
2
:
3
Flour
Flour
Contains more Water +675.6%
Contains more Other +87%
Contains more Protein +234.3%
Contains more Fats +188.2%
Contains more Carbs +2240.8%
Edible mushroom
3% 3% 92%
Protein: 3.09 g
Fats: 0.34 g
Carbs: 3.26 g
Water: 92.45 g
Other: 0.86 g
Flour
10% 76% 12%
Protein: 10.33 g
Fats: 0.98 g
Carbs: 76.31 g
Water: 11.92 g
Other: 0.46 g
Contains more Water +675.6%
Contains more Other +87%
Contains more Protein +234.3%
Contains more Fats +188.2%
Contains more Carbs +2240.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom
1
:
2
Flour
Flour
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +158.1%
Edible mushroom
24% 76%
Saturated Fat: 0.05 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.16 g
Flour
24% 13% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.155 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.087 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.413 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +158.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Edible mushroom Flour
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Edible mushroom Flour Opinion
Net carbs 2.26g 73.61g Flour
Protein 3.09g 10.33g Flour
Fats 0.34g 0.98g Flour
Carbs 3.26g 76.31g Flour
Calories 22kcal 364kcal Flour
Fructose 0.17g Edible mushroom
Sugar 1.98g 0.27g Flour
Fiber 1g 2.7g Flour
Calcium 3mg 15mg Flour
Iron 0.5mg 4.64mg Flour
Magnesium 9mg 22mg Flour
Phosphorus 86mg 108mg Flour
Potassium 318mg 107mg Edible mushroom
Sodium 5mg 2mg Flour
Zinc 0.52mg 0.7mg Flour
Copper 0.318mg 0.144mg Edible mushroom
Manganese 0.047mg 0.682mg Flour
Selenium 9.3µg 33.9µg Flour
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.06mg Flour
Vitamin D 7IU 0IU Edible mushroom
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg Edible mushroom
Vitamin C 2.1mg 0mg Edible mushroom
Vitamin B1 0.081mg 0.785mg Flour
Vitamin B2 0.402mg 0.494mg Flour
Vitamin B3 3.607mg 5.904mg Flour
Vitamin B5 1.497mg 0.438mg Edible mushroom
Vitamin B6 0.104mg 0.044mg Edible mushroom
Folate 17µg 183µg Flour
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0µg Edible mushroom
Vitamin K 0µg 0.3µg Flour
Tryptophan 0.035mg 0.127mg Flour
Threonine 0.107mg 0.281mg Flour
Isoleucine 0.076mg 0.357mg Flour
Leucine 0.12mg 0.71mg Flour
Lysine 0.107mg 0.228mg Flour
Methionine 0.031mg 0.183mg Flour
Phenylalanine 0.085mg 0.52mg Flour
Valine 0.232mg 0.415mg Flour
Histidine 0.057mg 0.23mg Flour
Saturated Fat 0.05g 0.155g Edible mushroom
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.087g Flour
Polyunsaturated fat 0.16g 0.413g Flour

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Edible mushroom Flour
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Edible mushroom
50%
Flour
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Edible mushroom
59%
Flour

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flour
Flour is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.71g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flour
Flour contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flour
Flour is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.105g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Edible mushroom - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169251/nutrients
  2. Flour - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168894/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.