True morels vs. Egg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are true morels and eggs different?
- True morels are higher in iron, manganese, vitamin D, and vitamin B3; however, eggs are richer in copper, selenium, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, and vitamin A.
- Daily need coverage for copper for eggs is 153% higher.
- True morels contain 35 times more vitamin B3 than eggs. While true morels contain 2.252mg of vitamin B3, eggs contain only 0.064mg.
- True morels have less saturated fat.
- Eggs have a lower glycemic index (0) than true morels (32).
Mushrooms, morel, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +90% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +226.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +923.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +93.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +12.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -83.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2157.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +16.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +220% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1300% |
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 DVitamin D | +131.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +3418.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +12.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +150.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +217.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +388.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.12 g
Fats:
0.57 g
Carbs:
5.1 g
Water:
89.61 g
Other:
1.6 g
Protein:
12.58 g
Fats:
10.61 g
Carbs:
1.12 g
Water:
74.62 g
Other:
1.07 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +355.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +20.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +49.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +303.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1761.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.065 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.052 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.433 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% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +7740.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +226.6% |
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 | 0.625mg | 2mg | 153% |
| Iron | 12.18mg | 1.19mg | 137% |
| Cholesterol | 373mg | 124% | |
| Choline | 293.8mg | 53% | |
| Selenium | 2.2µg | 30.8µg | 52% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.11µg | 46% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.205mg | 0.513mg | 24% |
| Manganese | 0.587mg | 0.026mg | 24% |
| Protein | 3.12g | 12.58g | 19% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.44mg | 1.398mg | 19% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 149µg | 17% |
| Fats | 0.57g | 10.61g | 15% |
| Vitamin D | 206IU | 87IU | 15% |
| Saturated fat | 0.065g | 3.267g | 15% |
| Vitamin D | 5.1µg | 2.2µg | 15% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.252mg | 0.064mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 0g | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.052g | 4.077g | 10% |
| Zinc | 2.03mg | 1.05mg | 9% |
| Folate | 9µg | 44µg | 9% |
| Potassium | 411mg | 126mg | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 1.03mg | 7% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.433g | 1.414g | 7% |
| Calories | 31kcal | 155kcal | 6% |
| Sodium | 21mg | 124mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 194mg | 172mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 10mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.136mg | 0.121mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 43mg | 50mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 5.1g | 1.12g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 2.3g | 1.12g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.6g | 1.12g | N/A |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.069mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.153mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.604mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.686mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.075mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.904mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.392mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.668mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.767mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.298mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.038g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.215g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
19%
53%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
96%
103%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
True morels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 373mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
True morels is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.52g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
True morels contains less Sodium (difference - 103mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
True morels is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.202g)
Which food is cheaper?
True morels is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Egg is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.