Beech Mushroom vs. Crimini Mushroom
Nutrition comparison of Beech Mushroom and Crimini Mushroom
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
beech mushroom
versus
crimini mushroom
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in beech mushroom and crimini mushroom:
- Both crimini mushroom and beech mushroom are high in potassium.
- Beech mushroom is an excellent source of Vitamin D.
- Crimini mushroom has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, folate and Vitamin B12.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Beech Mushroom (Mushrooms, beech, raw) and Crimini Mushroom (Mushrooms, brown, italian, or crimini, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Crimini mushroom and beech mushroom contain similar amounts of calories - crimini mushroom has 22 calories per 100 grams and beech mushroom has 35 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, beech mushroom is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and similar to crimini mushroom for fat. Beech mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 0:100:0 and for crimini mushroom, 36:64:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Beech Mushroom | Crimini Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | ~ | 36% |
| Carbohydrates | 100% | 64% |
| Fat | ~ | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Crimini mushroom and beech mushroom contain similar amounts of carbs - crimini mushroom has 4.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and beech mushroom has 6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Crimini mushroom has 500% more dietary fiber than beech mushroom - crimini mushroom has 0.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and beech mushroom has 0.1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Beech mushroom has less sugar than crimini mushroom - crimini mushroom has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and beech mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Crimini mushroom and beech mushroom contain similar amounts of protein - crimini mushroom has 2.5g of protein per 100 grams and beech mushroom has 2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both crimini mushroom and beech mushroom are low in saturated fat - crimini mushroom has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and beech mushroom has 0.01g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin D
Beech mushroom is an excellent source of Vitamin D and it has 42 times more Vitamin D than crimini mushroom - crimini mushroom has 3iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and beech mushroom has 130iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Crimini mushroom and beech mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - crimini mushroom has 0.01mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and beech mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Crimini mushroom has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, folate and Vitamin B12. Both beech mushroom and crimini mushroom contain significant amounts of thiamin and Vitamin B6.
| Beech Mushroom | Crimini Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.12 MG | 0.095 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.17 MG | 0.49 MG |
| Niacin | 0.671 MG | 3.8 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.67 MG | 1.5 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.104 MG | 0.11 MG |
| Folate | 9.1 UG | 25 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 0.1 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Crimini mushroom has 500% more calcium than beech mushroom - crimini mushroom has 18mg of calcium per 100 grams and beech mushroom has 3mg of calcium.
iron
Crimini mushroom and beech mushroom contain similar amounts of iron - crimini mushroom has 0.4mg of iron per 100 grams and beech mushroom has 0.2mg of iron.
potassium
Both crimini mushroom and beech mushroom are high in potassium. Crimini mushroom has 11% more potassium than beech mushroom - crimini mushroom has 448mg of potassium per 100 grams and beech mushroom has 404mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, beech mushroom has more linoleic acid than crimini mushroom per 100 grams.
| Beech Mushroom | Crimini Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.09 G | 0.04 G |
| Total | 0.09 G | 0.04 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: Beech Mushroom (Mushrooms, beech, raw) and Crimini Mushroom (Mushrooms, brown, italian, or crimini, raw) .
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FAQ
Does crimini mushroom or beech mushroom contain more calories in 100 grams?Crimini mushroom and beech mushroom contain similar amounts of calories - crimini mushroom has 22 calories in 100g and beech mushroom has 35 calories.
Is crimini mushroom or beech mushroom better for protein?
Crimini mushroom and beech mushroom contain similar amounts of protein - crimini mushroom has 2.5g of protein per 100 grams and beech mushroom has 2g of protein.
Does crimini mushroom or beech mushroom have more carbohydrates?
By weight, crimini mushroom and beech mushroom contain similar amounts of carbs - crimini mushroom has 4.3g of carbs for 100g and beech mushroom has 6g of carbohydrates.
Does crimini mushroom or beech mushroom contain more potassium?
Both crimini mushroom and beech mushroom are high in potassium. Crimini mushroom has 10% more potassium than beech mushroom - crimini mushroom has 448mg of potassium in 100 grams and beech mushroom has 404mg of potassium.