Edible mushroom vs. Egg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are edible mushroom and eggs different?
- Edible mushroom is higher in vitamin B3; however, eggs are richer in copper, choline, vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin A, vitamin D, and phosphorus.
- Daily need coverage for copper for eggs is 187% higher.
- Edible mushroom contains 56 times more vitamin B3 than eggs. While edible mushroom contains 3.607mg of vitamin B3, eggs contain only 0.064mg.
- Edible mushroom has less saturated fat.
- Eggs have a lower glycemic index (0) than edible mushroom (32).
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.
| 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.
| 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 EVitamin 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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.09 g
Fats:
0.34 g
Carbs:
3.26 g
Water:
92.45 g
Other:
0.86 g
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
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.05 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.16 g
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.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.318mg | 2mg | 187% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 373mg | 124% |
| Choline | 17.3mg | 293.8mg | 50% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.04µg | 1.11µg | 45% |
| Selenium | 9.3µg | 30.8µg | 39% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.607mg | 0.064mg | 22% |
| Protein | 3.09g | 12.58g | 19% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 149µg | 17% |
| Fats | 0.34g | 10.61g | 16% |
| Saturated fat | 0.05g | 3.267g | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 86mg | 172mg | 12% |
| Vitamin D | 7IU | 87IU | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0g | 4.077g | 10% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 2.2µg | 10% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 1.19mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.402mg | 0.513mg | 9% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.16g | 1.414g | 8% |
| Folate | 17µg | 44µg | 7% |
| Calories | 22kcal | 155kcal | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 1.03mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 318mg | 126mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 5mg | 124mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 50mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.52mg | 1.05mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 0g | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 2.1mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.497mg | 1.398mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.081mg | 0.066mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.104mg | 0.121mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.047mg | 0.026mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 3.26g | 1.12g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 2.26g | 1.12g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 9mg | 10mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.98g | 1.12g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 0.3µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.035mg | 0.153mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.107mg | 0.604mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.076mg | 0.686mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.12mg | 1.075mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.107mg | 0.904mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.031mg | 0.392mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.085mg | 0.668mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.232mg | 0.767mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.057mg | 0.298mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.17g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.038g | N/A |
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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%
53%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
103%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Egg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.86g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Egg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Egg is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Edible mushroom is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 373mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Edible mushroom contains less Sodium (difference - 119mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
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)