Mushrooms vs portobello mushrooms: which is healthier?
They are about equally nutrient-dense: mushrooms scores 84/100 and portobello mushrooms 81/100, so pick by your goal. Both can be part of a healthy diet; the table below shows where each one is stronger. Source: USDA FoodData Central.
Mushrooms
22 kcal per 100 g. 1 cup sliced: 70 g
Portobello mushrooms
22 kcal per 100 g. 1 whole cap: 84 g
Which to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesAbout even22 vs 22 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinMushrooms3.1 vs 2.1 g per 100 g
- More fiberAbout even1 vs 1.3 g per 100 g
- Less sugarMushrooms2 vs 2.5 g per 100 g
- More potassiumPortobello mushrooms318 vs 364 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatAbout even<0.1 vs <0.1 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | Mushrooms, 100 g | Portobello mushrooms, 100 g | Mushrooms, 70 g | Portobello mushrooms, 84 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 22 kcal | 22 kcal | 15 kcal | 18 kcal |
| Protein | 3.1 g | 2.1 g | 2.2 g | 1.8 g |
| Carbohydrates | 3.3 g | 3.9 g | 2.3 g | 3.3 g |
| Sugars | 2 g | 2.5 g | 1.4 g | 2.1 g |
| Fiber | 1 g | 1.3 g | 0.7 g | 1.1 g |
| Fat | 0.3 g | 0.3 g | 0.2 g | 0.3 g |
| Saturated fat | <0.1 g | <0.1 g | <0.1 g | <0.1 g |
| Vitamin C | 2.1 mg | 0 mg | 1.5 mg | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 0 µg | 0 µg | 0 µg | 0 µg |
| Potassium | 318 mg | 364 mg | 223 mg | 306 mg |
| Iron | 0.5 mg | 0.3 mg | 0.3 mg | 0.3 mg |
| Calcium | 3 mg | 3 mg | 2.1 mg | 2.5 mg |
| Magnesium | 9 mg | 0 mg | 6.3 mg | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 5 mg | 9 mg | 3.5 mg | 7.6 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.