Which has more protein, Mushroom, beech or Mushroom, crimini?

Mushroom, crimini has more protein at 3.09g per 100g, compared to 2.18g for Mushroom, beech.

Which has more calories, Mushroom, beech or Mushroom, crimini?

Calorie data is not available for one or both foods.

Is Mushroom, beech healthier than Mushroom, crimini?

Based on vitamin and mineral density, Mushroom, crimini scores higher in more nutrients per 100g. However, the "healthier" choice depends on your specific nutritional needs.

Mushroom vs Mushroom

Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA Foundation Foods & USDA Foundation Foods

Mushroom, crimini is higher in more vitamins & minerals

Calories (kcal)

Mushroom —

Protein (g)

Mushroom 2.18

Mushroom 3.09

Carbs (g)

Mushroom 6.76

Mushroom 4.01

Fat (g)

Mushroom 0.449

Mushroom 0.197

Fiber (g)

Mushroom 3.14

Mushroom 1.78

Quick answers

Which has more protein?

Mushroom, crimini — 3.09g vs 2.18g per 100g.

Which is more nutrient-dense?

Mushroom, crimini scores higher in more vitamins and minerals per 100g, though both foods can be part of a healthy diet.

Full Nutrition Comparison

All values per 100g edible portion. Green = Food A higher · Blue = Food B higher

Nutrient	Mushroom	Mushroom	Diff
Macronutrients
Water	89.8 g	91.8 g	-2%
Protein	2.18 g	3.09 g	-30%
Total lipid (fat)	0.449 g	0.197 g	+128%
Carbohydrate, by difference	6.76 g	4.01 g	+68%
Fiber, total dietary	3.14 g	1.78 g	+76%
Vitamins
Thiamin (Vitamin B1)	0.008 mg	0.004 mg	+89%
Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)	0.207 mg	0.517 mg	-60%
Niacin (Vitamin B3)	6.40 mg	4.17 mg	+53%
Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine	0.105 mg	0.112 mg	-6%
Vitamin D (D2 + D3)	0.370 ug	0 ug
Minerals
Calcium, Ca	0.433 mg	4.11 mg	-89%
Iron, Fe	0.739 mg	0.312 mg	+137%
Magnesium, Mg	10.5 mg	10.3 mg	+2%
Phosphorus, P	85.9 mg	101 mg	-15%
Potassium, K	376 mg	380 mg	-1%
Sodium, Na	0.891 mg	4.57 mg	-81%
Zinc, Zn	0.498 mg	0.512 mg	-3%
Copper, Cu	0.073 mg	0.321 mg	-77%
Manganese, Mn	0.156 mg	0.061 mg	+156%
Selenium, Se	0.380 ug	15.3 ug	-98%
Other Nutrients
Energy (Atwater General Factors)	40 kcal	30 kcal	+32%
Energy (Atwater Specific Factors)	33 kcal	24 kcal	+39%
Nitrogen	0.349 g	0.495 g	-30%
Ash	0.761 g	0.875 g	-13%
Beta-glucan	1.96 g	0.917 g	+114%
Biotin	8.07 ug	12.6 ug	-36%
Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total)	14.8 IU	0 IU
Vitamin D2 — Ergocalciferol (plant source)	0.370 ug	0 ug
Vitamin D4	0.142 ug	0 ug
Glutathione	9.80 mg	5.70 mg	+72%
Stigmasterol	0 mg	0 mg	=
Campesterol	0 mg	0 mg	=
Beta-sitosterol	0 mg	0 mg	=
Ergosta-7-enol	2.31 mg	2.14 mg	+8%
Ergosta-5,7-dienol	13.9 mg	5.00 mg	+178%
Ergosta-7,22-dienol	0.331 mg	1.82 mg	-82%
Ergosterol	54.7 mg	55.3 mg	-1%
Beta-sitostanol	0 mg	0 mg	=
Delta-5-avenasterol	0 mg	0 mg	=
Delta-7-Stigmastenol	0 mg	0 mg	=
Tryptophan (EAA)	0.299 g	0.497 g	-40%
Threonine (EAA)	0.826 g	1.44 g	-43%
Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA)	0.651 g	1.24 g	-48%
Leucine (EAA, BCAA)	1.08 g	2.00 g	-46%
Lysine (EAA)	1.03 g	1.83 g	-44%
Methionine (EAA)	0.196 g	0.404 g	-51%
Phenylalanine (EAA)	0.671 g	1.24 g	-46%
Valine (EAA, BCAA)	1.29 g	2.32 g	-45%
Histidine (EAA)	0.429 g	0.683 g	-37%
Ergothioneine	5.38 mg	1.25 mg	+330%

* All values per 100g edible portion. Source: USDA Foundation Foods and USDA Foundation Foods. Diff column shows percentage difference relative to Food B.

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Dig deeper — biggest differences

Manganese, Mn +156% in Mushroom, beech Iron, Fe +137% in Mushroom, beech Selenium, Se -98% in Mushroom, beech Thiamin (Vitamin B1) +89% in Mushroom, beech

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