Whole Wheat Bread vs. White Mushroom
Nutrition comparison of Whole Wheat Bread and White Mushroom
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
whole wheat bread
versus
white mushroom
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in whole wheat bread and white mushroom:
- Both whole wheat bread and white mushroom are high in potassium.
- White mushroom has 69% less sugar than whole wheat bread.
- Whole wheat bread has more thiamin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, white mushroom contains more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12.
- Whole wheat bread is a great source of iron.
- Whole wheat bread is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Whole Wheat Bread (Bread, multi-grain (includes whole-grain)) and White Mushroom (Mushrooms, white, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Whole wheat bread is high in calories and white mushroom has 92% less calories than whole wheat bread - whole wheat bread has 265 calories per 100 grams and white mushroom has 22 calories.
| Whole Wheat Bread | White Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 20% | 44% |
| Carbohydrates | 65% | 47% |
| Fat | 14% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Whole wheat bread is high in carbohydrates and white mushroom has 92% less carbohydrates than whole wheat bread - whole wheat bread has 43.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and white mushroom has 3.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Whole wheat bread is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 640% more dietary fiber than white mushroom - whole wheat bread has 7.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and white mushroom has 1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
White mushroom has 69% less sugar than whole wheat bread - whole wheat bread has 6.4g of sugar per 100 grams and white mushroom has 2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Whole wheat bread is an excellent source of protein and it has 332% more protein than white mushroom - whole wheat bread has 13.4g of protein per 100 grams and white mushroom has 3.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both whole wheat bread and white mushroom are low in saturated fat - whole wheat bread has 0.87g of saturated fat per 100 grams and white mushroom has 0.05g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Whole wheat bread and white mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - whole wheat bread has 0.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and white mushroom has 2.1mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin D
White mushroom has more Vitamin D than whole wheat bread - white mushroom has 7iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and whole wheat bread does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Whole wheat bread and white mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - whole wheat bread has 0.37mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and white mushroom has 0.01mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Whole wheat bread and white mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - whole wheat bread has 1.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and white mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Whole wheat bread has more thiamin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, white mushroom contains more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12. Both whole wheat bread and white mushroom contain significant amounts of niacin.
| Whole Wheat Bread | White Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.279 MG | 0.081 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.131 MG | 0.402 MG |
| Niacin | 4.042 MG | 3.607 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.336 MG | 1.497 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.263 MG | 0.104 MG |
| Folate | 75 UG | 17 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 0.04 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Whole wheat bread is an excellent source of calcium and it has 33 times more calcium than white mushroom - whole wheat bread has 103mg of calcium per 100 grams and white mushroom has 3mg of calcium.
iron
Whole wheat bread is a great source of iron and it has 400% more iron than white mushroom - whole wheat bread has 2.5mg of iron per 100 grams and white mushroom has 0.5mg of iron.
potassium
Both whole wheat bread and white mushroom are high in potassium. White mushroom has 38% more potassium than whole wheat bread - whole wheat bread has 230mg of potassium per 100 grams and white mushroom has 318mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, whole wheat bread has more linoleic acid than white mushroom per 100 grams.
| Whole Wheat Bread | White Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.002 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 1.667 G | 0.16 G |
| Total | 1.669 G | 0.16 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: Whole Wheat Bread (Bread, multi-grain (includes whole-grain)) and White Mushroom (Mushrooms, white, raw) .
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FAQ
Does whole wheat bread or white mushroom contain more calories in 100 grams?Whole wheat bread is high in calories and white mushroom has 90% less calories than whole wheat bread - whole wheat bread has 265 calories in 100g and white mushroom has 22 calories.
Is whole wheat bread or white mushroom better for protein?
Whole wheat bread is a fantastic source of protein and it has 330% more protein than white mushroom - whole wheat bread has 13.4g of protein per 100 grams and white mushroom has 3.1g of protein.
Does whole wheat bread or white mushroom have more carbohydrates?
By weight, whole wheat bread is high in carbohydrates and white mushroom has 90% fewer carbohydrates than whole wheat bread - whole wheat bread has 43.3g of carbs for 100g and white mushroom has 3.3g of carbohydrates.
Does whole wheat bread or white mushroom contain more calcium?
Whole wheat bread is a rich source of calcium and it has 33 times more calcium than white mushroom - whole wheat bread has 103mg of calcium in 100 grams and white mushroom has 3mg of calcium.
Does whole wheat bread or white mushroom contain more potassium?
Both whole wheat bread and white mushroom are high in potassium. White mushroom has 40% more potassium than whole wheat bread - whole wheat bread has 230mg of potassium in 100 grams and white mushroom has 318mg of potassium.