Crimini Mushroom vs. White Mushroom

Nutrition comparison of Crimini Mushroom and White Mushroom


Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of crimini mushroom versus white mushroom (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in crimini mushroom and white mushroom:

  • Both crimini mushroom and white mushroom are high in potassium.
Detailed nutritional comparison of crimini mushroom and white mushroom is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Crimini Mushroom (Mushrooms, brown, italian, or crimini, raw) and White Mushroom (Mushrooms, white, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Crimini mushroom and white mushroom contain similar amounts of calories - crimini mushroom has 22 calories per 100 grams and white mushroom has 22 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, crimini mushroom is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to white mushroom per calorie. Crimini mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 36:60:4 and for white mushroom, 44:47:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Crimini Mushroom White Mushroom
Protein 36% 44%
Carbohydrates 60% 47%
Fat 4% 9%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Both crimini mushroom and white mushroom are low in carbohydrates - crimini mushroom has 4.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and white mushroom has 3.3g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

White mushroom has 67% more dietary fiber than crimini mushroom - crimini mushroom has 0.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and white mushroom has 1g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Crimini mushroom and white mushroom contain similar amounts of sugar - crimini mushroom has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and white mushroom has 2g of sugar.

Protein

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Crimini mushroom and white mushroom contain similar amounts of protein - crimini mushroom has 2.5g of protein per 100 grams and white mushroom has 3.1g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both crimini mushroom and white mushroom are low in saturated fat - crimini mushroom has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and white mushroom has 0.05g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

White mushroom has more Vitamin C than crimini mushroom - white mushroom has 2.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and crimini mushroom does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin D

Crimini mushroom and white mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - crimini mushroom has 3iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and white mushroom has 7iu of Vitamin D.

Vitamin E

Crimini mushroom and white mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - crimini mushroom has 0.01mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and white mushroom has 0.01mg of Vitamin E.

The B Vitamins

Both crimini mushroom and white mushroom contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.

Crimini Mushroom White Mushroom
Thiamin 0.095 MG 0.081 MG
Riboflavin 0.49 MG 0.402 MG
Niacin 3.8 MG 3.607 MG
Pantothenic acid 1.5 MG 1.497 MG
Vitamin B6 0.11 MG 0.104 MG
Folate 25 UG 17 UG
Vitamin B12 0.1 UG 0.04 UG

Minerals

calcium

Crimini mushroom has 500% more calcium than white mushroom - crimini mushroom has 18mg of calcium per 100 grams and white mushroom has 3mg of calcium.

iron

Crimini mushroom and white mushroom contain similar amounts of iron - crimini mushroom has 0.4mg of iron per 100 grams and white mushroom has 0.5mg of iron.

potassium

Both crimini mushroom and white mushroom are high in potassium. Crimini mushroom has 41% more potassium than white mushroom - crimini mushroom has 448mg of potassium per 100 grams and white mushroom has 318mg of potassium.

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, white mushroom has more linoleic acid than crimini mushroom per 100 grams.

Crimini Mushroom White Mushroom
linoleic acid 0.04 G 0.16 G
Total 0.04 G 0.16 G



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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 White Mushroom (Mushrooms, white, raw) .

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FAQ

Does crimini mushroom or white mushroom contain more calories in 100 grams?
Crimini mushroom and white mushroom contain similar amounts of calories - crimini mushroom has 22 calories in 100g and white mushroom has 22 calories.

Is crimini mushroom or white mushroom better for protein?
Crimini mushroom and white mushroom contain similar amounts of protein - crimini mushroom has 2.5g of protein per 100 grams and white mushroom has 3.1g of protein.

Does crimini mushroom or white mushroom have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both crimini mushroom and white mushroom are low in carbohydrates - crimini mushroom has 4.3g of carbs for 100g and white mushroom has 3.3g of carbohydrates.

Does crimini mushroom or white mushroom contain more potassium?
Both crimini mushroom and white mushroom are high in potassium. Crimini mushroom has 40% more potassium than white mushroom - crimini mushroom has 448mg of potassium in 100 grams and white mushroom has 318mg of potassium.