Wheat vs. Edible mushroom — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are wheat and edible mushroom different?
- Wheat is higher in manganese, selenium, iron, fiber, zinc, magnesium, and phosphorus; however, edible mushroom is richer in vitamin B2, copper, and vitamin B3.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for wheat is 43% higher.
- Wheat contains 22 times more Manganese than edible mushroom. While wheat contains 1.03mg of Manganese, edible mushroom contains only 0.047mg.
- Edible mushroom has a lower glycemic index (32) than wheat (50).
Wheat, KAMUT khorasan, cooked and Mushrooms, white, raw 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 | +433.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +200% |
| Contains more IronIron | +252% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +253.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +70.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2091.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +243% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +93.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +53.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -37.5% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +2300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +17.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1240% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +56.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +48.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +54.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.71 g
Fats:
0.83 g
Carbs:
27.6 g
Water:
65.18 g
Other:
0.68 g
Protein:
3.09 g
Fats:
0.34 g
Carbs:
3.26 g
Water:
92.45 g
Other:
0.86 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +84.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +144.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +746.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +41.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +26.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.077 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.084 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.243 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.05 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.16 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +∞% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +51.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -35.1% |
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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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 132kcal | 22kcal |
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| Protein | 5.71g | 3.09g |
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| Fats | 0.83g | 0.34g |
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| Vitamin C | 2.1mg |
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| Net carbs | 23.3g | 2.26g |
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| Carbs | 27.6g | 3.26g |
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| Vitamin D | 7IU |
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| Magnesium | 48mg | 9mg |
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| Calcium | 9mg | 3mg |
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| Potassium | 164mg | 318mg |
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| Iron | 1.76mg | 0.5mg |
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| Sugar | 3.07g | 1.98g |
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| Fiber | 4.3g | 1g |
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| Copper | 0.207mg | 0.318mg |
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| Zinc | 1.84mg | 0.52mg |
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| Phosphorus | 147mg | 86mg |
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| Sodium | 8mg | 5mg |
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| Vitamin A | 4IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin E | 0.24mg | 0.01mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.2µg |
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| Manganese | 1.03mg | 0.047mg |
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| Selenium | 31.9µg | 9.3µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.095mg | 0.081mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.03mg | 0.402mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.305mg | 3.607mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.497mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.07mg | 0.104mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.04µg |
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| Folate | 11µg | 17µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.002g | 0g |
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| Choline | 17.3mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.077g | 0.05g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.084g | 0g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.243g | 0.16g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.051mg | 0.035mg |
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| Threonine | 0.172mg | 0.107mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.22mg | 0.076mg |
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| Leucine | 0.432mg | 0.12mg |
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| Lysine | 0.161mg | 0.107mg |
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| Methionine | 0.097mg | 0.031mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.3mg | 0.085mg |
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| Valine | 0.267mg | 0.232mg |
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| Histidine | 0.147mg | 0.057mg |
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| Fructose | 0.17g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low 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
8%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
27%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Edible mushroom is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.09g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Edible mushroom contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Edible mushroom is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.027g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Edible mushroom is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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)