Avocado vs. Crimini Mushroom
Nutrition comparison of Avocado and Crimini Mushroom
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
avocado
versus
crimini mushroom
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in avocado and crimini mushroom:
- Both crimini mushroom and avocado are high in potassium.
- Avocado has signficantly more Vitamin C than crimini mushroom.
- Avocado is an excellent source of dietary fiber.
- Crimini mushroom has 150.8 times less saturated fat than avocado.
- Crimini mushroom has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, avocado contains more Vitamin B6 and folate.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Avocado (Avocados, raw, California) and Crimini Mushroom (Mushrooms, brown, italian, or crimini, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Avocado is high in calories and crimini mushroom has 87% less calories than avocado - crimini mushroom has 22 calories per 100 grams and avocado has 167 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, avocado is much lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to crimini mushroom per calorie. Avocado has a macronutrient ratio of 4:19:77 and for crimini mushroom, 36:60:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Avocado | Crimini Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 4% | 36% |
| Carbohydrates | 19% | 60% |
| Fat | 77% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Crimini mushroom and avocado contain similar amounts of carbs - crimini mushroom has 4.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and avocado has 8.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Avocado is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 10 times more dietary fiber than crimini mushroom - crimini mushroom has 0.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and avocado has 6.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Crimini mushroom and avocado contain similar amounts of sugar - crimini mushroom has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and avocado has 0.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Crimini mushroom and avocado contain similar amounts of protein - crimini mushroom has 2.5g of protein per 100 grams and avocado has 2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Crimini mushroom has 150.8 times less saturated fat than avocado - crimini mushroom has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and avocado has 2.1g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Avocado has signficantly more Vitamin C than crimini mushroom - avocado has 8.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and crimini mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Avocado has more Vitamin A than crimini mushroom - avocado has 7ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and crimini mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Crimini mushroom and avocado contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - crimini mushroom has 3iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and avocado does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Avocado has 196 times more Vitamin E than crimini mushroom - crimini mushroom has 0.01mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and avocado has 2mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Avocado has more Vitamin K than crimini mushroom - avocado has 21ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and crimini mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Crimini mushroom has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, avocado contains more Vitamin B6 and folate. Both avocado and crimini mushroom contain significant amounts of thiamin, niacin and pantothenic acid.
| Avocado | Crimini Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.075 MG | 0.095 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.143 MG | 0.49 MG |
| Niacin | 1.912 MG | 3.8 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.463 MG | 1.5 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.287 MG | 0.11 MG |
| Folate | 89 UG | 25 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 0.1 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Crimini mushroom and avocado contain similar amounts of calcium - crimini mushroom has 18mg of calcium per 100 grams and avocado has 13mg of calcium.
iron
Crimini mushroom and avocado contain similar amounts of iron - crimini mushroom has 0.4mg of iron per 100 grams and avocado has 0.61mg of iron.
potassium
Both crimini mushroom and avocado are high in potassium. Avocado has 13% more potassium than crimini mushroom - crimini mushroom has 448mg of potassium per 100 grams and avocado has 507mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, avocado has more linoleic acid than crimini mushroom per 100 grams.
| Avocado | Crimini Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 1.674 G | 0.04 G |
| other omega 6 | 0.015 G | ~ |
| Total | 1.689 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: Avocado (Avocados, raw, California) and Crimini Mushroom (Mushrooms, brown, italian, or crimini, raw) .
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FAQ
Does crimini mushroom or avocado contain more calories in 100 grams?Avocado is high in calories and crimini mushroom has 90% less calories than avocado - crimini mushroom has 22 calories in 100g and avocado has 167 calories.
Is crimini mushroom or avocado better for protein?
Crimini mushroom and avocado contain similar amounts of protein - crimini mushroom has 2.5g of protein per 100 grams and avocado has 2g of protein.
Does crimini mushroom or avocado have more carbohydrates?
By weight, crimini mushroom and avocado contain similar amounts of carbs - crimini mushroom has 4.3g of carbs for 100g and avocado has 8.6g of carbohydrates.
Does crimini mushroom or avocado contain more potassium?
Both crimini mushroom and avocado are high in potassium. Avocado has 10% more potassium than crimini mushroom - crimini mushroom has 448mg of potassium in 100 grams and avocado has 507mg of potassium.