Mushroom vs. Hemp Seeds
Nutrition comparison of Mushroom and Hemp Seeds
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
mushroom
versus
hemp seeds
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in mushroom and hemp seeds:
- Both hemp seeds and mushroom are high in potassium.
- Hemp seed has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, mushroom contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12.
- Hemp seed is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber, iron and protein.
- Mushroom has signficantly less saturated fat than hemp seed.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Mushroom (Mushrooms, white, raw) and Hemp Seeds (Seeds, hemp seed, hulled) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Hemp seed is high in calories and mushroom has 96% less calories than hemp seed - hemp seed has 553 calories per 100 grams and mushroom has 22 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, mushroom is much heavier in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to hemp seeds per calorie. Mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 44:47:9 and for hemp seeds, 21:6:73 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Mushroom | Hemp Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 44% | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 47% | 6% |
| Fat | 9% | 73% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Hemp seeds and mushroom contain similar amounts of carbs - hemp seed has 8.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Hemp seed is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 300% more dietary fiber than mushroom - hemp seed has 4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and mushroom has 1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Hemp seeds and mushroom contain similar amounts of sugar - hemp seed has 1.5g of sugar per 100 grams and mushroom has 2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Hemp seed is an excellent source of protein and it has 921% more protein than mushroom - hemp seed has 31.6g of protein per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Mushroom has signficantly less saturated fat than hemp seed - hemp seed has 4.6g of saturated fat per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.05g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Hemp seeds and mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - hemp seed has 0.5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and mushroom has 2.1mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Hemp seeds and mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - hemp seed has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Mushroom has more Vitamin D than hemp seed - mushroom has 7iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and hemp seed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Hemp seeds and mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - hemp seed has 0.8mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.01mg of Vitamin E.
The B Vitamins
Hemp seed has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, mushroom contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12. Both mushroom and hemp seeds contain significant amounts of riboflavin.
| Mushroom | Hemp Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.081 MG | 1.275 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.402 MG | 0.285 MG |
| Niacin | 3.607 MG | 9.2 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.497 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.104 MG | 0.6 MG |
| Folate | 17 UG | 110 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.04 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Hemp seed is an excellent source of calcium and it has 22 times more calcium than mushroom - hemp seed has 70mg of calcium per 100 grams and mushroom has 3mg of calcium.
iron
Hemp seed is an excellent source of iron and it has 14 times more iron than mushroom - hemp seed has 8mg of iron per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.5mg of iron.
potassium
Both hemp seeds and mushroom are high in potassium. Hemp seed has 277% more potassium than mushroom - hemp seed has 1200mg of potassium per 100 grams and mushroom has 318mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, hemp seed has more linoleic acid than mushroom per 100 grams.
| Mushroom | Hemp Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.16 G | 27.459 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 1.34 G |
| Total | 0.16 G | 28.799 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Mushroom (Mushrooms, white, raw) and Hemp Seeds (Seeds, hemp seed, hulled) .
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FAQ
Does hemp seeds or mushroom contain more calories in 100 grams?Hemp seed is high in calories and mushroom has 100% less calories than hemp seed - hemp seed has 553 calories in 100g and mushroom has 22 calories.
Is hemp seeds or mushroom better for protein?
Hemp seed is a fantastic source of protein and it has 920% more protein than mushroom - hemp seed has 31.6g of protein per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.1g of protein.
Does hemp seeds or mushroom have more carbohydrates?
By weight, hemp seeds and mushroom contain similar amounts of carbs - hemp seed has 8.7g of carbs for 100g and mushroom has 3.3g of carbohydrates.
Does hemp seeds or mushroom contain more calcium?
Hemp seed is a rich source of calcium and it has 22 times more calcium than mushroom - hemp seed has 70mg of calcium in 100 grams and mushroom has 3mg of calcium.
Does hemp seeds or mushroom contain more iron?
Hemp seed is an abundant source of iron and it has 14 times more iron than mushroom - hemp seed has 8mg of iron in 100 grams and mushroom has 0.5mg of iron.
Does hemp seeds or mushroom contain more potassium?
Both hemp seeds and mushroom are high in potassium. Hemp seed has 280% more potassium than mushroom - hemp seed has 1200mg of potassium in 100 grams and mushroom has 318mg of potassium.