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

Mushroom, crimini has more protein at 3.09g per 100g, compared to 2.20g for Mushroom, maitake.

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

Calorie data is not available for one or both foods.

Is Mushroom, crimini healthier than Mushroom, maitake?

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 3.09

Mushroom 2.20

Carbs (g)

Mushroom 4.01

Mushroom 6.60

Fat (g)

Mushroom 0.197

Mushroom 0.265

Fiber (g)

Mushroom 1.78

Mushroom 3.07

Quick answers

Which has more protein?

Mushroom, crimini — 3.09g vs 2.20g 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	91.8 g	90.4 g	+2%
Protein	3.09 g	2.20 g	+40%
Total lipid (fat)	0.197 g	0.265 g	-26%
Carbohydrate, by difference	4.01 g	6.60 g	-39%
Fiber, total dietary	1.78 g	3.07 g	-42%
Vitamins
Thiamin (Vitamin B1)	0.004 mg	0.010 mg	-58%
Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)	0.517 mg	0.269 mg	+92%
Niacin (Vitamin B3)	4.17 mg	6.76 mg	-38%
Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine	0.112 mg	0.071 mg	+58%
Vitamin D (D2 + D3)	0 ug	1.60 ug	-100%
Minerals
Calcium, Ca	4.11 mg	0 mg
Iron, Fe	0.312 mg	0.209 mg	+49%
Magnesium, Mg	10.3 mg	11.0 mg	-7%
Phosphorus, P	101 mg	72.4 mg	+39%
Potassium, K	380 mg	260 mg	+46%
Sodium, Na	4.57 mg	0.345 mg	+1225%
Zinc, Zn	0.512 mg	0.763 mg	-33%
Copper, Cu	0.321 mg	0.272 mg	+18%
Manganese, Mn	0.061 mg	0.058 mg	+4%
Selenium, Se	15.3 ug	3.27 ug	+368%
Other Nutrients
Energy (Atwater General Factors)	30 kcal	38 kcal	-20%
Energy (Atwater Specific Factors)	24 kcal	31 kcal	-23%
Nitrogen	0.495 g	0.352 g	+40%
Ash	0.875 g	0.558 g	+57%
Beta-glucan	0.917 g	2.26 g	-59%
Biotin	12.6 ug	32.6 ug	-61%
Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total)	0 IU	64.0 IU	-100%
Vitamin D2 — Ergocalciferol (plant source)	0 ug	1.60 ug	-100%
Vitamin D4	0 ug	0.135 ug	-100%
Glutathione	5.70 mg	26.0 mg	-78%
Stigmasterol	0 mg	0 mg	=
Campesterol	0 mg	0 mg	=
Beta-sitosterol	0 mg	0 mg	=
Ergosta-7-enol	2.14 mg	1.42 mg	+51%
Ergosta-5,7-dienol	5.00 mg	2.89 mg	+73%
Ergosta-7,22-dienol	1.82 mg	1.17 mg	+56%
Ergosterol	55.3 mg	59.3 mg	-7%
Beta-sitostanol	0 mg	0 mg	=
Delta-5-avenasterol	0 mg	0 mg	=
Delta-7-Stigmastenol	0 mg	0 mg	=
Tryptophan (EAA)	0.497 g	0.371 g	+34%
Threonine (EAA)	1.44 g	1.81 g	-20%
Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA)	1.24 g	1.57 g	-21%
Leucine (EAA, BCAA)	2.00 g	2.52 g	-21%
Lysine (EAA)	1.83 g	2.21 g	-17%
Methionine (EAA)	0.404 g	0.313 g	+29%
Phenylalanine (EAA)	1.24 g	1.62 g	-23%
Valine (EAA, BCAA)	2.32 g	2.82 g	-18%
Histidine (EAA)	0.683 g	0.907 g	-25%
Ergothioneine	1.25 mg	2.25 mg	-44%

* 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

Sodium, Na +1225% in Mushroom, crimini Selenium, Se +368% in Mushroom, crimini Vitamin D (D2 + D3) -100% in Mushroom, crimini Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) +92% in Mushroom, crimini

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