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Edible mushroom vs. Tomato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are edible mushroom and tomatoes different?

  • Edible mushroom is higher in vitamin B2, copper, vitamin B5, vitamin B3, selenium, and phosphorus; however, tomatoes are richer in vitamin A, vitamin C, and vitamin K.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B2 for edible mushroom is 29% higher.

Mushrooms, white, raw and Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average 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%
Tomato
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 3% 21% 10% 20% 4.6% 10% 0.65% 15% 0%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +34.2%
Contains more IronIron +85.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +439%
Contains more ZincZinc +205.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +258.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +22.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +233.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +142.6%
~equal in Sodium ~5mg

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% 3% 20% 93% 68% 90% 24% 5% 0% 13% 9.4%
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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 46% 14% 11% 0% 9.3% 4.4% 11% 5.3% 18% 0% 20% 11% 3.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +118.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2015.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +507.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1582%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +30%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +13.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +158.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +552.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +5300%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%

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
Tomato
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4% 95%
Protein: 0.88 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 3.89 g
Water: 94.52 g
Other: 0.51 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +251.1%
Contains more FatsFats +70%
Contains more OtherOther +68.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +19.3%
~equal in Water ~94.52g

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
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20% 22% 58%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.028 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.031 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.083 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +92.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -44%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +∞%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
90% 10%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.48 g
Fructose: 0.17 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
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48% 52%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.25 g
Fructose: 1.37 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +18.4%
Contains more FructoseFructose +705.9%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~equal in Sucrose ~0g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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 Tomato
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Sodium Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Edible mushroom Tomato DV% diff.
Vitamin B2 0.402mg 0.019mg 29%
Copper 0.318mg 0.059mg 29%
Vitamin B5 1.497mg 0.089mg 28%
Vitamin B3 3.607mg 0.594mg 19%
Selenium 9.3µg 0µg 17%
Vitamin C 2.1mg 13.7mg 13%
Phosphorus 86mg 24mg 9%
Vitamin K 0µg 7.9µg 7%
Vitamin A 0µg 42µg 5%
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.54mg 4%
Protein 3.09g 0.88g 4%
Vitamin B1 0.081mg 0.037mg 4%
Iron 0.5mg 0.27mg 3%
Zinc 0.52mg 0.17mg 3%
Manganese 0.047mg 0.114mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.104mg 0.08mg 2%
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0µg 2%
Choline 17.3mg 6.7mg 2%
Fructose 0.17g 1.37g 2%
Potassium 318mg 237mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin D 7IU 0IU 1%
Fiber 1g 1.2g 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.16g 0.083g 1%
Calcium 3mg 10mg 1%
Folate 17µg 15µg 1%
Calories 22kcal 18kcal 0%
Fats 0.34g 0.2g 0%
Carbs 3.26g 3.89g 0%
Net carbs 2.26g 2.69g N/A
Magnesium 9mg 11mg 0%
Sugar 1.98g 2.63g N/A
Sodium 5mg 5mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.05g 0.028g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 0.031g 0%
Tryptophan 0.035mg 0.006mg 0%
Threonine 0.107mg 0.027mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.076mg 0.018mg 0%
Leucine 0.12mg 0.025mg 0%
Lysine 0.107mg 0.027mg 0%
Methionine 0.031mg 0.006mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.085mg 0.027mg 0%
Valine 0.232mg 0.018mg 0%
Histidine 0.057mg 0.014mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Edible mushroom Tomato
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
12%
Tomato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Edible mushroom
9%
Tomato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tomato
Tomato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.022g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomato
Tomato is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is cheaper?
Tomato
Tomato is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.65g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (5 mg)

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. Tomato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170457/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.