Calorie comparison
Broccoli vs Mushrooms
Per 100 grams, mushrooms is the lighter choice by 12 calories, while mushrooms delivers more protein. The right pick depends on your goal — fewer calories for a cut, more protein to stay full.
Per 100 grams
| Per 100 g | Broccoli | Mushrooms |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 34 | 22 |
| Protein | 2.8 g | 3.1 g |
| Carbs | 7 g | 3.3 g |
| Fat | 0.4 g | 0.3 g |
Orange highlights the "better for a calorie deficit" value (fewer calories, fat and carbs; more protein). Your goals decide what "better" means.
Per typical serving
🥦 Broccoli
1 cup chopped (91 g)
31 cal
2.5 g protein · 6.4 g carbs · 0.4 g fat
🍄 Mushrooms
1 cup (70 g)
15 cal
2.2 g protein · 2.3 g carbs · 0.2 g fat
Frequently asked
Which has more calories, broccoli or mushrooms?
Per 100 g, broccoli has 34 calories and mushrooms has 22. Mushrooms is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, broccoli or mushrooms?
Broccoli has 2.8 g of protein per 100 g; mushrooms has 3.1 g. Mushrooms wins on protein.
Is broccoli or mushrooms better for weight loss?
For a calorie deficit, the lower-calorie, higher-protein option usually helps you stay full on fewer calories. Here that leans toward mushrooms — but portion size matters more than which food you pick.
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