Crimini Mushroom vs. Sweet Potatoes
Nutrition comparison of Crimini Mushroom and Sweet Potatoes
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
crimini mushroom
versus
sweet potatoes
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in crimini mushroom and sweet potatoes:
- Both crimini mushroom and sweet potatoes are high in potassium.
- Crimini mushroom has 3.6 times less carbohydrates than sweet potato.
- Crimini mushroom has 74% less calories than sweet potato.
- Crimini mushroom has more riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B12.
- Sweet potato is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Sweet potato is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Crimini Mushroom (Mushrooms, brown, italian, or crimini, raw) and Sweet Potatoes (Sweet potato, raw, unprepared) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Crimini mushroom has 74% less calories than sweet potato - crimini mushroom has 22 calories per 100 grams and sweet potato has 86 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, crimini mushroom is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and similar to sweet potatoes for fat. Crimini mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 36:60:4 and for sweet potatoes, 7:92:1 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Crimini Mushroom | Sweet Potatoes | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 36% | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 60% | 92% |
| Fat | 4% | 1% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Crimini mushroom has 3.6 times less carbohydrates than sweet potato - crimini mushroom has 4.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and sweet potato has 20.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Sweet potato is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 400% more dietary fiber than crimini mushroom - crimini mushroom has 0.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and sweet potato has 3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Crimini mushroom and sweet potatoes contain similar amounts of sugar - crimini mushroom has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and sweet potato has 4.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Crimini mushroom and sweet potatoes contain similar amounts of protein - crimini mushroom has 2.5g of protein per 100 grams and sweet potato has 1.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both crimini mushroom and sweet potatoes are low in saturated fat - crimini mushroom has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and sweet potato has 0.02g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Sweet potato has more Vitamin C than crimini mushroom - sweet potato has 2.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and crimini mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Sweet potato is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than crimini mushroom - sweet potato has 709ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and crimini mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Crimini mushroom and sweet potatoes contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - crimini mushroom has 3iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and sweet potato does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Crimini mushroom and sweet potatoes contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - crimini mushroom has 0.01mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and sweet potato has 0.26mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Sweet potatoes and crimini mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - sweet potato has 1.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and crimini mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Crimini mushroom has more riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B12. Both crimini mushroom and sweet potatoes contain significant amounts of thiamin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Crimini Mushroom | Sweet Potatoes | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.095 MG | 0.078 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.49 MG | 0.061 MG |
| Niacin | 3.8 MG | 0.557 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.5 MG | 0.8 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.11 MG | 0.209 MG |
| Folate | 25 UG | 11 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.1 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Sweet potato has 67% more calcium than crimini mushroom - crimini mushroom has 18mg of calcium per 100 grams and sweet potato has 30mg of calcium.
iron
Crimini mushroom and sweet potatoes contain similar amounts of iron - crimini mushroom has 0.4mg of iron per 100 grams and sweet potato has 0.61mg of iron.
potassium
Both crimini mushroom and sweet potatoes are high in potassium. Crimini mushroom has 33% more potassium than sweet potato - crimini mushroom has 448mg of potassium per 100 grams and sweet potato has 337mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both crimini mushroom and sweet potatoes contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Crimini Mushroom | Sweet Potatoes | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.04 G | 0.013 G |
| Total | 0.04 G | 0.013 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 Sweet Potatoes (Sweet potato, raw, unprepared) .
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FAQ
Does crimini mushroom or sweet potatoes contain more calories in 100 grams?Crimini mushroom has 70% less calories than sweet potato - crimini mushroom has 22 calories in 100g and sweet potato has 86 calories.
Is crimini mushroom or sweet potatoes better for protein?
Crimini mushroom and sweet potatoes contain similar amounts of protein - crimini mushroom has 2.5g of protein per 100 grams and sweet potato has 1.6g of protein.
Does crimini mushroom or sweet potatoes have more carbohydrates?
By weight, crimini mushroom has 3.6 times fewer carbohydrates than sweet potato - crimini mushroom has 4.3g of carbs for 100g and sweet potato has 20.1g of carbohydrates.
Does crimini mushroom or sweet potatoes contain more potassium?
Both crimini mushroom and sweet potatoes are high in potassium. Crimini mushroom has 30% more potassium than sweet potato - crimini mushroom has 448mg of potassium in 100 grams and sweet potato has 337mg of potassium.