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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.
Contains more Potassium +152.4%
Contains less Sodium -96%
Contains more Manganese +80.8%
Contains more Calcium +1566.7%
Contains more Iron +138%
Contains more Magnesium +11.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +100%
Contains more Zinc +101.9%
Contains more Copper +528.9%
Contains more Selenium +231.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 19% 7% 37% 29% 1% 15% 106% 7% 51%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 45% 8% 74% 12% 17% 29% 667% 4% 169%
Contains more Potassium +152.4%
Contains less Sodium -96%
Contains more Manganese +80.8%
Contains more Calcium +1566.7%
Contains more Iron +138%
Contains more Magnesium +11.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +100%
Contains more Zinc +101.9%
Contains more Copper +528.9%
Contains more Selenium +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.
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Egg
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +22.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +5535.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +10200%
Contains more Vitamin D +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +27.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +16.3%
Contains more Folate +158.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2675%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 1.398
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 32% 21% 67% 0% 17% 119% 2% 84% 28% 33% 139% 1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +22.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +5535.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +10200%
Contains more Vitamin D +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +27.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +16.3%
Contains more Folate +158.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2675%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 1.398

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +191.1%
Contains more Water +23.9%
Contains more Protein +307.1%
Contains more Fats +3020.6%
Contains more Other +24.4%
3% 3% 92%
Protein: 3.09 g
Fats: 0.34 g
Carbs: 3.26 g
Water: 92.45 g
Other: 0.86 g
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 Carbs +191.1%
Contains more Water +23.9%
Contains more Protein +307.1%
Contains more Fats +3020.6%
Contains more Other +24.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +783.8%
24% 76%
Saturated Fat: 0.05 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.16 g
37% 47% 16%
Saturated Fat: 3.267 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.077 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.414 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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 Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Edible mushroom Egg Opinion
Net carbs 2.26g 1.12g Edible mushroom
Protein 3.09g 12.58g Egg
Fats 0.34g 10.61g Egg
Carbs 3.26g 1.12g Edible mushroom
Calories 22kcal 155kcal Egg
Fructose 0.17g Edible mushroom
Sugar 1.98g 1.12g Egg
Fiber 1g 0g Edible mushroom
Calcium 3mg 50mg Egg
Iron 0.5mg 1.19mg Egg
Magnesium 9mg 10mg Egg
Phosphorus 86mg 172mg Egg
Potassium 318mg 126mg Edible mushroom
Sodium 5mg 124mg Edible mushroom
Zinc 0.52mg 1.05mg Egg
Copper 0.318mg 2mg Egg
Manganese 0.047mg 0.026mg Edible mushroom
Selenium 9.3µg 30.8µg Egg
Vitamin A 0IU 520IU Egg
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 149µg Egg
Vitamin E 0.01mg 1.03mg Egg
Vitamin D 7IU 87IU Egg
Vitamin D 0.2µg 2.2µg Egg
Vitamin C 2.1mg 0mg Edible mushroom
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
Folate 17µg 44µg Egg
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 1.11µg Egg
Vitamin K 0µg 0.3µg 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
Cholesterol 0mg 373mg Edible mushroom
Saturated Fat 0.05g 3.267g Edible mushroom
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.038g Egg
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g Egg
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 4.077g Egg
Polyunsaturated fat 0.16g 1.414g Egg

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Edible mushroom Egg
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
45%
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 contains less Sodium?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom contains less Sodium (difference - 119mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 373mg)
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.