Crab Meat vs. Crimini Mushroom
Nutrition comparison of Crab Meat and Crimini Mushroom
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
crab meat
versus
crimini mushroom
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in crab meat and crimini mushroom:
- Both crimini mushroom and crab meat are high in potassium.
- Crab meat is an excellent source of calcium and protein.
- Crimini mushroom has 73% less calories than crab meat.
- Crimini mushroom has more thiamin and riboflavin, however, crab meat contains more folate and Vitamin B12.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Crab Meat (Crustaceans, crab, blue, canned) and Crimini Mushroom (Mushrooms, brown, italian, or crimini, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Crimini mushroom has 73% less calories than crab meat - crimini mushroom has 22 calories per 100 grams and crab meat has 83 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, crab meat is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to crimini mushroom per calorie. Crab meat has a macronutrient ratio of 92:0:9 and for crimini mushroom, 36:60:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Crab Meat | Crimini Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 92% | 36% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 60% |
| Fat | 9% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both crimini mushroom and crab meat are low in carbohydrates - crimini mushroom has 4.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and crab meat does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Crimini mushroom has more dietary fiber than crab meat - crimini mushroom has 0.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and crab meat does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Crab meat has less sugar than crimini mushroom - crimini mushroom has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and crab meat does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Crab meat is an excellent source of protein and it has 615% more protein than crimini mushroom - crimini mushroom has 2.5g of protein per 100 grams and crab meat has 17.9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both crimini mushroom and crab meat are low in saturated fat - crimini mushroom has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and crab meat has 0.2g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both crab meat and crimini mushroom are low in trans fat - crab meat has 0.01g of trans fat per 100 grams and crimini mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Crimini mushroom has less cholesterol than crab meat - crab meat has 97mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and crimini mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Crab meat has more Vitamin C than crimini mushroom - crab meat has 3.3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and crimini mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Crab meat and crimini mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - crab meat has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and crimini mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Crimini mushroom and crab meat contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - crimini mushroom has 3iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and crab meat does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Crab meat has 183 times more Vitamin E than crimini mushroom - crimini mushroom has 0.01mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and crab meat has 1.8mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Crab meat and crimini mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - crab meat has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and crimini mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Crimini mushroom has more thiamin and riboflavin, however, crab meat contains more folate and Vitamin B12. Both crab meat and crimini mushroom contain significant amounts of niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Crab Meat | Crimini Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.023 MG | 0.095 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.093 MG | 0.49 MG |
| Niacin | 2.747 MG | 3.8 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.997 MG | 1.5 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.156 MG | 0.11 MG |
| Folate | 51 UG | 25 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 3.33 UG | 0.1 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Crab meat is an excellent source of calcium and it has 406% more calcium than crimini mushroom - crimini mushroom has 18mg of calcium per 100 grams and crab meat has 91mg of calcium.
iron
Crimini mushroom and crab meat contain similar amounts of iron - crimini mushroom has 0.4mg of iron per 100 grams and crab meat has 0.5mg of iron.
potassium
Both crimini mushroom and crab meat are high in potassium. Crimini mushroom has 73% more potassium than crab meat - crimini mushroom has 448mg of potassium per 100 grams and crab meat has 259mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both crab meat and crimini mushroom contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Crab Meat | Crimini Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.005 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.02 G | 0.04 G |
| Total | 0.025 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: Crab Meat (Crustaceans, crab, blue, canned) and Crimini Mushroom (Mushrooms, brown, italian, or crimini, raw) .
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FAQ
Does crimini mushroom or crab meat contain more calories in 100 grams?Crimini mushroom has 70% less calories than crab meat - crimini mushroom has 22 calories in 100g and crab meat has 83 calories.
Is crimini mushroom or crab meat better for protein?
Crab meat is a fantastic source of protein and it has 620% more protein than crimini mushroom - crimini mushroom has 2.5g of protein per 100 grams and crab meat has 17.9g of protein.
Does crimini mushroom or crab meat have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both crimini mushroom and crab meat are low in carbohydrates - crimini mushroom has 4.3g of carbs for 100g and crab meat has no carbs..
Does crimini mushroom or crab meat contain more calcium?
Crab meat is a rich source of calcium and it has 410% more calcium than crimini mushroom - crimini mushroom has 18mg of calcium in 100 grams and crab meat has 91mg of calcium.
Does crimini mushroom or crab meat contain more potassium?
Both crimini mushroom and crab meat are high in potassium. Crimini mushroom has 70% more potassium than crab meat - crimini mushroom has 448mg of potassium in 100 grams and crab meat has 259mg of potassium.