Calorie comparison
Mushrooms vs Potato
Per 100 grams, mushrooms is the lighter choice by 55 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 | Mushrooms | Potato |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 22 | 77 |
| Protein | 3.1 g | 2 g |
| Carbs | 3.3 g | 17 g |
| Fat | 0.3 g | 0.1 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
🍄 Mushrooms
1 cup (70 g)
15 cal
2.2 g protein · 2.3 g carbs · 0.2 g fat
🥔 Potato
1 medium (173 g)
133 cal
3.5 g protein · 29.4 g carbs · 0.2 g fat
Frequently asked
Which has more calories, mushrooms or potato?
Per 100 g, mushrooms has 22 calories and potato has 77. Mushrooms is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, mushrooms or potato?
Mushrooms has 3.1 g of protein per 100 g; potato has 2 g. Mushrooms wins on protein.
Is mushrooms or potato 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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