Chanterelle Mushroom vs. Crimini Mushroom

Nutrition comparison of Chanterelle 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 chanterelle mushroom versus crimini mushroom (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in chanterelle mushroom and crimini mushroom:

  • Both chanterelle mushroom and crimini mushroom are high in potassium.
  • Chanterelle mushroom is an excellent source of Vitamin D, dietary fiber and iron.
  • Crimini mushroom has more thiamin, riboflavin, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
Detailed nutritional comparison of chanterelle mushroom and crimini mushroom is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Chanterelle Mushroom (Mushrooms, Chanterelle, raw) and Crimini Mushroom (Mushrooms, brown, italian, or crimini, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Chanterelle mushroom and crimini mushroom contain similar amounts of calories - chanterelle mushroom has 32 calories per 100 grams and crimini mushroom has 22 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, chanterelle mushroom is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and heavier in fat compared to crimini mushroom per calorie. Chanterelle mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 16:72:12 and for crimini mushroom, 36:61:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Chanterelle Mushroom Crimini Mushroom
Protein 16% 36%
Carbohydrates 72% 61%
Fat 12% 3%
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carbohydrates

Chanterelle mushroom and crimini mushroom contain similar amounts of carbs - chanterelle mushroom has 6.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and crimini mushroom has 4.3g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Chanterelle mushroom is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 533% more dietary fiber than crimini mushroom - chanterelle mushroom has 3.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and crimini mushroom has 0.6g of dietary fiber.

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Chanterelle mushroom and crimini mushroom contain similar amounts of sugar - chanterelle mushroom has 1.2g of sugar per 100 grams and crimini mushroom has 1.7g of sugar.

Protein

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Chanterelle mushroom and crimini mushroom contain similar amounts of protein - chanterelle mushroom has 1.5g of protein per 100 grams and crimini mushroom has 2.5g of protein.

Fat

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Both crimini mushroom and chanterelle mushroom are low in saturated fat - crimini mushroom has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chanterelle mushroom does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamins

Vitamin D

Chanterelle mushroom is an excellent source of Vitamin D and it has 69 times more Vitamin D than crimini mushroom - chanterelle mushroom has 212iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and crimini mushroom has 3iu of Vitamin D.

Vitamin E

Crimini mushroom and chanterelle mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - crimini mushroom has 0.01mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and chanterelle mushroom does not contain significant amounts.

The B Vitamins

Crimini mushroom has more thiamin, riboflavin, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12. Both chanterelle mushroom and crimini mushroom contain significant amounts of niacin and pantothenic acid.

Chanterelle Mushroom Crimini Mushroom
Thiamin 0.015 MG 0.095 MG
Riboflavin 0.215 MG 0.49 MG
Niacin 4.085 MG 3.8 MG
Pantothenic acid 1.075 MG 1.5 MG
Vitamin B6 0.044 MG 0.11 MG
Folate 2 UG 25 UG
Vitamin B12 ~ 0.1 UG

Minerals

calcium

Chanterelle mushroom and crimini mushroom contain similar amounts of calcium - chanterelle mushroom has 15mg of calcium per 100 grams and crimini mushroom has 18mg of calcium.

iron

Chanterelle mushroom is an excellent source of iron and it has 768% more iron than crimini mushroom - chanterelle mushroom has 3.5mg of iron per 100 grams and crimini mushroom has 0.4mg of iron.

potassium

Both chanterelle mushroom and crimini mushroom are high in potassium. Chanterelle mushroom has 13% more potassium than crimini mushroom - chanterelle mushroom has 506mg of potassium per 100 grams and crimini mushroom has 448mg of potassium.




Customize your serving size


The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).

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Note: The specific food items compared are: Chanterelle Mushroom (Mushrooms, Chanterelle, raw) and Crimini Mushroom (Mushrooms, brown, italian, or crimini, raw) .

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FAQ

Does chanterelle mushroom or crimini mushroom contain more calories in 100 grams?
Chanterelle mushroom and crimini mushroom contain similar amounts of calories - chanterelle mushroom has 32 calories in 100g and crimini mushroom has 22 calories.

Is chanterelle mushroom or crimini mushroom better for protein?
Chanterelle mushroom and crimini mushroom contain similar amounts of protein - chanterelle mushroom has 1.5g of protein per 100 grams and crimini mushroom has 2.5g of protein.

Does chanterelle mushroom or crimini mushroom have more carbohydrates?
By weight, chanterelle mushroom and crimini mushroom contain similar amounts of carbs - chanterelle mushroom has 6.9g of carbs for 100g and crimini mushroom has 4.3g of carbohydrates.

Does chanterelle mushroom or crimini mushroom contain more iron?
Chanterelle mushroom is an abundant source of iron and it has 770% more iron than crimini mushroom - chanterelle mushroom has 3.5mg of iron in 100 grams and crimini mushroom has 0.4mg of iron.

Does chanterelle mushroom or crimini mushroom contain more potassium?
Both chanterelle mushroom and crimini mushroom are high in potassium. Chanterelle mushroom has 10% more potassium than crimini mushroom - chanterelle mushroom has 506mg of potassium in 100 grams and crimini mushroom has 448mg of potassium.