Which has more protein, Mushroom, crimini or Mushrooms, shiitake?

Mushroom, crimini has more protein at 3.09g per 100g, compared to 2.41g for Mushrooms, shiitake.

Which has more calories, Mushroom, crimini or Mushrooms, shiitake?

Calorie data is not available for one or both foods.

Is Mushroom, crimini healthier than Mushrooms, shiitake?

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 Mushrooms

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

Mushroom, crimini is higher in more vitamins & minerals

Calories (kcal)

Mushroom —

Mushrooms —

Protein (g)

Mushroom 3.09

Mushrooms 2.41

Carbs (g)

Mushroom 4.01

Mushrooms 8.17

Fat (g)

Mushroom 0.197

Mushrooms 0.195

Fiber (g)

Mushroom 1.78

Mushrooms 4.17

Quick answers

Which has more protein?

Mushroom, crimini — 3.09g vs 2.41g 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	Mushrooms	Diff
Macronutrients
Water	91.8 g	88.6 g	+4%
Protein	3.09 g	2.41 g	+28%
Total lipid (fat)	0.197 g	0.195 g	+1%
Carbohydrate, by difference	4.01 g	8.17 g	-51%
Fiber, total dietary	1.78 g	4.17 g	-57%
Vitamins
Thiamin (Vitamin B1)	0.004 mg	0.001 mg	+233%
Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)	0.517 mg	0.216 mg	+139%
Niacin (Vitamin B3)	4.17 mg	2.74 mg	+52%
Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine	0.112 mg	0.159 mg	-29%
Biotin (Vitamin B7)	—	32.1 ug
Vitamin D (D2 + D3)	0 ug	0.056 ug	-100%
Minerals
Calcium, Ca	4.11 mg	0.766 mg	+436%
Iron, Fe	0.312 mg	0.144 mg	+116%
Magnesium, Mg	10.3 mg	14.1 mg	-27%
Phosphorus, P	101 mg	75.8 mg	+33%
Potassium, K	380 mg	243 mg	+57%
Sodium, Na	4.57 mg	0.936 mg	+388%
Zinc, Zn	0.512 mg	0.764 mg	-33%
Copper, Cu	0.321 mg	0.050 mg	+545%
Manganese, Mn	0.061 mg	0.173 mg	-65%
Selenium, Se	15.3 ug	1.24 ug	+1131%
Other Nutrients
Energy (Atwater General Factors)	30 kcal	44 kcal	-32%
Energy (Atwater Specific Factors)	24 kcal	36 kcal	-35%
Nitrogen	0.495 g	0.386 g	+28%
Ash	0.875 g	0.620 g	+41%
Beta-glucan	0.917 g	2.92 g	-69%
Biotin	12.6 ug	6.05 ug	+108%
Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total)	0 IU	2.25 IU	-100%
Vitamin D2 — Ergocalciferol (plant source)	0 ug	0.056 ug	-100%
Vitamin D4	0 ug	0 ug	=
Glutathione	5.70 mg	12.8 mg	-55%
Stigmasterol	0 mg	0 mg	=
Campesterol	0 mg	0 mg	=
Beta-sitosterol	0 mg	0 mg	=
Ergosta-7-enol	2.14 mg	6.41 mg	-67%
Ergosta-5,7-dienol	5.00 mg	3.61 mg	+39%
Ergosta-7,22-dienol	1.82 mg	1.51 mg	+21%
Ergosterol	55.3 mg	61.2 mg	-9%
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	0.288 g	+73%
Threonine (EAA)	1.44 g	0.991 g	+46%
Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA)	1.24 g	0.786 g	+58%
Leucine (EAA, BCAA)	2.00 g	1.31 g	+52%
Lysine (EAA)	1.83 g	1.17 g	+57%
Methionine (EAA)	0.404 g	0.273 g	+48%
Phenylalanine (EAA)	1.24 g	0.787 g	+58%
Valine (EAA, BCAA)	2.32 g	1.64 g	+42%
Histidine (EAA)	0.683 g	0.439 g	+56%
Ergothioneine	1.25 mg	11.1 mg	-89%

* 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

Selenium, Se +1131% in Mushroom, crimini Copper, Cu +545% in Mushroom, crimini Calcium, Ca +436% in Mushroom, crimini Sodium, Na +388% in Mushroom, crimini

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