Crimini Mushroom vs. Lamb
Nutrition comparison of Crimini Mushroom and Cooked Lamb
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
crimini mushroom
versus
cooked
lamb
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in crimini mushroom and lamb:
- Both crimini mushroom and lamb are high in potassium.
- Crimini mushroom has more pantothenic acid, however, lamb contains more Vitamin B12.
- Lamb is an excellent source of protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Crimini Mushroom (Mushrooms, brown, italian, or crimini, raw) and Lamb (Lamb, ground, cooked, broiled) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Lamb is high in calories and crimini mushroom has 92% less calories than lamb - crimini mushroom has 22 calories per 100 grams and lamb has 283 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, crimini mushroom is much heavier in carbs, much lighter in fat and similar to lamb for protein. Crimini mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 36:60:4 and for lamb, 36:0:64 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Crimini Mushroom | Lamb | |
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| Protein | 36% | 36% |
| Carbohydrates | 60% | ~ |
| Fat | 4% | 64% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both crimini mushroom and lamb are low in carbohydrates - crimini mushroom has 4.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and lamb does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Crimini mushroom has more dietary fiber than lamb - crimini mushroom has 0.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and lamb does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Lamb has less sugar than crimini mushroom - crimini mushroom has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and lamb does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Lamb is an excellent source of protein and it has 890% more protein than crimini mushroom - crimini mushroom has 2.5g of protein per 100 grams and lamb has 24.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Lamb is high in saturated fat and crimini mushroom has 100% less saturated fat than lamb - crimini mushroom has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and lamb has 8.1g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Crimini mushroom has less cholesterol than lamb - lamb has 97mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and crimini mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin D
Crimini mushroom and lamb contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - crimini mushroom has 3iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and lamb has 2iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Crimini mushroom and lamb contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - crimini mushroom has 0.01mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and lamb has 0.14mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Lamb has more Vitamin K than crimini mushroom - lamb has 5.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and crimini mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Crimini mushroom has more pantothenic acid, however, lamb contains more Vitamin B12. Both crimini mushroom and lamb contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Crimini Mushroom | Lamb | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.095 MG | 0.1 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.49 MG | 0.25 MG |
| Niacin | 3.8 MG | 6.7 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.5 MG | 0.66 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.11 MG | 0.14 MG |
| Folate | 25 UG | 19 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.1 UG | 2.61 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Crimini mushroom and lamb contain similar amounts of calcium - crimini mushroom has 18mg of calcium per 100 grams and lamb has 22mg of calcium.
iron
Lamb has 348% more iron than crimini mushroom - crimini mushroom has 0.4mg of iron per 100 grams and lamb has 1.8mg of iron.
potassium
Both crimini mushroom and lamb are high in potassium. Crimini mushroom has 32% more potassium than lamb - crimini mushroom has 448mg of potassium per 100 grams and lamb has 339mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, lamb has more linoleic acid than crimini mushroom per 100 grams.
| Crimini Mushroom | Lamb | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.04 G | 1.07 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.07 G |
| Total | 0.04 G | 1.14 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: Crimini Mushroom (Mushrooms, brown, italian, or crimini, raw) and Lamb (Lamb, ground, cooked, broiled) .
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FAQ
Does crimini mushroom or lamb contain more calories in 100 grams?Lamb is high in calories and crimini mushroom has 90% less calories than lamb - crimini mushroom has 22 calories in 100g and lamb has 283 calories.
Is crimini mushroom or lamb better for protein?
Lamb is a fantastic source of protein and it has 890% more protein than crimini mushroom - crimini mushroom has 2.5g of protein per 100 grams and lamb has 24.8g of protein.
Does crimini mushroom or lamb have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both crimini mushroom and lamb are low in carbohydrates - crimini mushroom has 4.3g of carbs for 100g and lamb has no carbs..
Does crimini mushroom or lamb contain more potassium?
Both crimini mushroom and lamb are high in potassium. Crimini mushroom has 30% more potassium than lamb - crimini mushroom has 448mg of potassium in 100 grams and lamb has 339mg of potassium.