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Edible mushroom vs. Egg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Edible mushroom and Egg different?

  • Edible mushroom is higher in Vitamin B3, however, Egg is richer in Copper, Choline, Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin D, and Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Egg is 187% higher.
  • Edible mushroom contains 56 times more Vitamin B3 than Egg. While Edible mushroom contains 3.607mg of Vitamin B3, Egg contains only 0.064mg.
  • Edible mushroom has less Saturated Fat.

Mushrooms, white, raw and Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled are the varieties used in this article.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 6.4% 0.9% 28% 19% 106% 14% 37% 0.65% 6.1% 51%
Egg
Egg
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 15% 11% 45% 667% 29% 74% 16% 3.4% 168%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +152.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +80.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +11.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1566.7%
Contains more IronIron +138%
Contains more CopperCopper +528.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +101.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +100%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +231.2%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 7% 0% 0.2% 6% 20% 93% 68% 90% 24% 5% 0% 13% 9.4%
Egg
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 31% 21% 66% 17% 118% 1.2% 84% 28% 139% 0.75% 33% 160%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +22.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +5535.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +10200%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +27.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +16.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2675%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +158.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +1598.3%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~1.398mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 3% 92%
Protein: 3.09 g
Fats: 0.34 g
Carbs: 3.26 g
Water: 92.45 g
Other: 0.86 g
Egg
Egg
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13% 11% 75%
Protein: 12.58 g
Fats: 10.61 g
Carbs: 1.12 g
Water: 74.62 g
Other: 1.07 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +191.1%
Contains more WaterWater +23.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +307.1%
Contains more FatsFats +3020.6%
Contains more OtherOther +24.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 76%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.05 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.16 g
Egg
Egg
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37% 47% 16%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.267 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.077 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.414 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -98.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +783.8%

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 Egg
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Edible mushroom Egg Opinion
Calories 22kcal 155kcal Egg
Protein 3.09g 12.58g Egg
Fats 0.34g 10.61g Egg
Vitamin C 2.1mg 0mg Edible mushroom
Net carbs 2.26g 1.12g Edible mushroom
Carbs 3.26g 1.12g Edible mushroom
Cholesterol 0mg 373mg Edible mushroom
Vitamin D 7IU 87IU Egg
Magnesium 9mg 10mg Egg
Calcium 3mg 50mg Egg
Potassium 318mg 126mg Edible mushroom
Iron 0.5mg 1.19mg Egg
Sugar 1.98g 1.12g Egg
Fiber 1g 0g Edible mushroom
Copper 0.318mg 2mg Egg
Zinc 0.52mg 1.05mg Egg
Phosphorus 86mg 172mg Egg
Sodium 5mg 124mg Edible mushroom
Vitamin A 0IU 520IU Egg
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 149µg Egg
Vitamin E 0.01mg 1.03mg Egg
Vitamin D 0.2µg 2.2µg Egg
Manganese 0.047mg 0.026mg Edible mushroom
Selenium 9.3µg 30.8µg Egg
Vitamin B1 0.081mg 0.066mg Edible mushroom
Vitamin B2 0.402mg 0.513mg Egg
Vitamin B3 3.607mg 0.064mg Edible mushroom
Vitamin B5 1.497mg 1.398mg Edible mushroom
Vitamin B6 0.104mg 0.121mg Egg
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 1.11µg Egg
Vitamin K 0µg 0.3µg Egg
Folate 17µg 44µg Egg
Choline 17.3mg 293.8mg Egg
Saturated Fat 0.05g 3.267g Edible mushroom
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 4.077g Egg
Polyunsaturated fat 0.16g 1.414g Egg
Tryptophan 0.035mg 0.153mg Egg
Threonine 0.107mg 0.604mg Egg
Isoleucine 0.076mg 0.686mg Egg
Leucine 0.12mg 1.075mg Egg
Lysine 0.107mg 0.904mg Egg
Methionine 0.031mg 0.392mg Egg
Phenylalanine 0.085mg 0.668mg Egg
Valine 0.232mg 0.767mg Egg
Histidine 0.057mg 0.298mg Egg
Fructose 0.17g Edible mushroom
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g Egg
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.038g Egg

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Edible mushroom Egg
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
26%
Edible mushroom
54%
Egg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Edible mushroom
103%
Egg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Egg
Egg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.86g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg
Egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Egg
Egg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Egg
Egg is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 373mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom contains less Sodium (difference - 119mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.217g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($1)

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. Egg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173424/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.