Mushroom vs Spinach

Complete nutrition comparison per 100g serving

Which is Healthier?

Mushroom is generally healthier

Mushroom comes out ahead in this comparison, winning in 4 out of 5 key nutritional categories. It has fewer calories (22 vs 23), more protein (3.1g vs 2.7g), less sugar (0.1g vs 0.4g), less sodium (5mg vs 79mg)making it the better choice for most health goals.

Quick Summary

Fewer Calories

Mushroom

22 kcal

More Protein

Mushroom

3.1g

More Fiber

Spinach

2.2g

Less Sugar

Mushroom

0.1g

Visual Comparison

Caloriesper 100g
Mushroom
22
Spinach
23
Proteinper 100g
Mushroom
3.1g
Spinach
2.7g
Carbohydratesper 100g
Mushroom
3.3g
Spinach
4g
Fatper 100g
Mushroom
0.3g
Spinach
0.4g

Side-by-Side Nutrition Table

NutrientMushroomSpinachDifference
Calories22kcal23kcal-1.0kcal
Protein3.1g2.7g+0.4g
Carbohydrates3.3g4g-0.7g
Fat0.3g0.4g-0.1g
Fiber1g2.2g-1.2g
Sugar0.1g0.4g-0.3g
Sodium5mg79mg-74.0mg

Serving Size Comparison

All values above are per 100g. Here's how they compare in common serving sizes:

Mushroom

Per 100g:22 calories
Per cup (150g):33 calories
Per serving (85g):19 calories

Spinach

Per 100g:23 calories
Per cup (150g):35 calories
Per serving (85g):20 calories

Diet Compatibility

Mushroom

Low-CarbLow-CalorieVeganVegetarianPaleoLow-Sodium

Spinach

Low-CarbLow-CalorieVeganVegetarianPaleoLow-Sodium

When to Choose Mushroom

  • Lower in calories (22 vs 23)
  • Higher in protein (3.1g vs 2.7g)
  • Lower in carbs (3.3g vs 4g)
  • Less sugar (0.1g vs 0.4g)
  • Lower sodium (5mg vs 79mg)

Common Uses

SaladsStir-friesRoasted sidesSoups
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When to Choose Spinach

  • More fiber (2.2g vs 1g)

Common Uses

SaladsStir-friesRoasted sidesSoups
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