Egg vs. Crimini Mushroom
Nutrition comparison of Egg and Crimini Mushroom
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
egg
versus
crimini mushroom
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in egg and crimini mushroom:
- Crimini mushroom has 222.2 times less saturated fat than egg.
- Crimini mushroom has more thiamin and niacin, however, egg contains more Vitamin B12.
- Crimini mushroom is an excellent source of potassium.
- Egg is a great source of Vitamin D and calcium.
- Egg is an excellent source of Vitamin A and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Egg (Egg, whole, raw, fresh) and Crimini Mushroom (Mushrooms, brown, italian, or crimini, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Egg is high in calories and crimini mushroom has 85% less calories than egg - crimini mushroom has 22 calories per 100 grams and egg has 143 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, egg is much lighter in carbs, much heavier in fat and similar to crimini mushroom for protein. Egg has a macronutrient ratio of 36:2:62 and for crimini mushroom, 36:60:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Egg | Crimini Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 36% | 36% |
| Carbohydrates | 2% | 60% |
| Fat | 62% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both crimini mushroom and egg are low in carbohydrates - crimini mushroom has 4.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and egg has 0.72g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Crimini mushroom has more dietary fiber than egg - crimini mushroom has 0.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and egg does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Crimini mushroom and egg contain similar amounts of sugar - crimini mushroom has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and egg has 0.37g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Egg is an excellent source of protein and it has 402% more protein than crimini mushroom - crimini mushroom has 2.5g of protein per 100 grams and egg has 12.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Crimini mushroom has 222.2 times less saturated fat than egg - crimini mushroom has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and egg has 3.1g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both egg and crimini mushroom are low in trans fat - egg has 0.04g of trans fat per 100 grams and crimini mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Egg is high in cholesterol and crimini mushroom has less cholesterol than egg - egg has 372mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and crimini mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Egg is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than crimini mushroom - egg has 160ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and crimini mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Egg is a great source of Vitamin D and it has 26 times more Vitamin D than crimini mushroom - crimini mushroom has 3iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and egg has 82iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Crimini mushroom and egg contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - crimini mushroom has 0.01mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and egg has 1.1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Egg and crimini mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - egg 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 niacin, however, egg contains more Vitamin B12. Both egg and crimini mushroom contain significant amounts of riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Egg | Crimini Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.04 MG | 0.095 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.457 MG | 0.49 MG |
| Niacin | 0.075 MG | 3.8 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.533 MG | 1.5 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.17 MG | 0.11 MG |
| Folate | 47 UG | 25 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.89 UG | 0.1 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Egg is a great source of calcium and it has 211% more calcium than crimini mushroom - crimini mushroom has 18mg of calcium per 100 grams and egg has 56mg of calcium.
iron
Egg has 338% more iron than crimini mushroom - crimini mushroom has 0.4mg of iron per 100 grams and egg has 1.8mg of iron.
potassium
Crimini mushroom is an excellent source of potassium and it has 225% more potassium than egg - crimini mushroom has 448mg of potassium per 100 grams and egg has 138mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, egg has more linoleic acid than crimini mushroom per 100 grams.
| Egg | Crimini Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.022 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 1.555 G | 0.04 G |
| Total | 1.577 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: Egg (Egg, whole, raw, fresh) and Crimini Mushroom (Mushrooms, brown, italian, or crimini, raw) .
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FAQ
Does crimini mushroom or egg contain more calories in 100 grams?Egg is high in calories and crimini mushroom has 90% less calories than egg - crimini mushroom has 22 calories in 100g and egg has 143 calories.
Is crimini mushroom or egg better for protein?
Egg is a fantastic source of protein and it has 400% more protein than crimini mushroom - crimini mushroom has 2.5g of protein per 100 grams and egg has 12.6g of protein.
Does crimini mushroom or egg have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both crimini mushroom and egg are low in carbohydrates - crimini mushroom has 4.3g of carbs for 100g and egg has 0.72g of carbohydrates.
Does crimini mushroom or egg contain more potassium?
Crimini mushroom is a rich source of potassium and it has 230% more potassium than egg - crimini mushroom has 448mg of potassium in 100 grams and egg has 138mg of potassium.