Comparing Nutrients in 7 ounces Morel Mushrooms VS Carrots

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Morel Mushrooms	33%	13%	54%
Carrots	8%	5%	87%

Macro Nutrients

	Morel Mushrooms	Carrots	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	2.12% 61.5kcal	2.8% 81.4kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	1.17% 1.13g	0.49% 0.48g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	0.4% 0.13g	0.2% 0.064g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	0% 0g	0.25% 0.004g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	2.5% 0.43g	1.17% 0.2g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	NA	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	7.8% 10g	14.6% 19g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	1.64% 1.2g	13% 9.4g	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	Limit added sugars in the diet to less than 10% of total calories [Guidelines 2020]
Fructose	0% 0g	1.5% 1.1g	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	≤50g/day or ~10% of energy has no deleterious effect on lipid and glucose control and of ≤100g/day does not influence body weight[PMC2991323]
Glucose	% 1.2g	% 1.17g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	% 0g	% 7.12g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	14.6% 5.56g	14.6% 5.56g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	11% 6.2g	3.3% 1.85g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Morel Mushrooms	Carrots	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	0% 0μg	184% 1657μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	11.4% 0.14mg	11% 0.13mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	31.3% 0.41mg	8.85% 0.12mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	28% 4.47mg	12% 1.95mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	17.5% 0.87mg	11% 0.54mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	20.8% 0.27mg	21% 0.27mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pyridoxine
Vitamin B7	NA	14.7% 4.4μg	30μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Biotin
Vitamin B9	4.47% 18μg	9.43% 37.7μg	400μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Folates and Folic Acid
Vitamin B12	NA	0% 0μg	2.4μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Cobalamin
Vitamin C	NA	13% 11.7mg	90mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Ascorbic acid
Vitamin D	68% 409IU	0% 0IU	600IU per day for Men 19-50 years	Calciferol, cholecalciferol, ergocalciferol
Vitamin E	NA	8.73% 1.3mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	NA	22% 26μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Morel Mushrooms	Carrots	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	8.53% 85.3mg	6.55% 65.5mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	138% 1.24mg	9.92% 0.089mg	0.9mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Fluoride	NA	0.16% 6.35μg	4000μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Fluoride is a mineral that helps prevent tooth decay and helps keep your bones strong. [RDA]
Iron	302% 24mg	7.44% 0.6mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	8.98% 37.7mg	5.67% 24mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	50.6% 1.16mg	12.3% 0.28mg	2.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Molybdenum	NA	NA	45μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Molybdenum is an essential trace element that is naturally present in many foods [RDA]
Phosphorus	55% 385mg	9.92% 69.5mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	24% 816mg	18.7% 635mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	7.94% 4.37μg	0.36% 0.2μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	2.78% 41.7mg	9.13% 137mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	36.6% 4.03mg	4.33% 0.48mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	4.8% 178g	4.74% 175g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Lets compare vitamin content per 7 ounces of Morel Mushrooms vs Carrots:

• Raw Morel Mushrooms have 3.5 times more Vitamin B2, 2.3 times more Vitamin B3, 1.6 times more Vitamin B5 and more Vitamin D than Raw Carrots.
• While Raw Carrots contain more Vitamin A and 2.1 times more Vitamin B9 than Raw Morel Mushrooms.
• Both Raw Morel Mushrooms and Raw Carrots have similar amounts of Vitamin B1 and Vitamin B6 per 7 oz.

Comparing minerals per 7 ounces for Morel Mushrooms vs Carrots:

• Raw Morel Mushrooms have 1.3 times more Calcium, 13.9 times more Copper, 40.6 times more Iron, 1.6 times more Magnesium, 4.1 times more Manganese, 5.5 times more Phosphorus, 1.3 times more Potassium, 22 times more Selenium and 8.5 times more Zinc than Raw Carrots.
• While Raw Carrots contain 3.3 times more Sodium than Raw Morel Mushrooms.
• Both Raw Morel Mushrooms and Raw Carrots have similar amounts of Water per 7 oz.

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 7 ounces:

• Raw Morel Mushrooms have 2.2 times more Omega 6 and 3.4 times more Protein than Raw Carrots.
• While Raw Carrots contain 1.3 times more Energy, 1.9 times more Carbohydrate and 7.9 times more Sugars than Raw Morel Mushrooms.
• Both Raw Morel Mushrooms and Raw Carrots have similar amounts of Fiber per 7 oz.
• Both Raw Morel Mushrooms as well as Raw Carrots have insufficient amounts of Fat, Omega 3, Fructose, Glucose and Sucrose in 7 oz.