Which has more protein, Mushroom, lion's mane or Mushroom, crimini?

Mushroom, crimini has more protein at 3.09g per 100g, compared to 2.50g for Mushroom, lion's mane.

Which has more calories, Mushroom, lion's mane or Mushroom, crimini?

Calorie data is not available for one or both foods.

Is Mushroom, lion's mane 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 2.50

Mushroom 3.09

Carbs (g)

Mushroom 7.59

Mushroom 4.01

Fat (g)

Mushroom 0.256

Mushroom 0.197

Fiber (g)

Mushroom 4.38

Mushroom 1.78

Quick answers

Which has more protein?

Mushroom, crimini — 3.09g vs 2.50g 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	88.6 g	91.8 g	-4%
Protein	2.50 g	3.09 g	-19%
Total lipid (fat)	0.256 g	0.197 g	+30%
Carbohydrate, by difference	7.59 g	4.01 g	+89%
Fiber, total dietary	4.38 g	1.78 g	+146%
Vitamins
Thiamin (Vitamin B1)	0.146 mg	0.004 mg	+3411%
Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)	0.363 mg	0.517 mg	-30%
Niacin (Vitamin B3)	1.63 mg	4.17 mg	-61%
Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine	0.065 mg	0.112 mg	-42%
Biotin (Vitamin B7)	29.6 ug	—
Vitamin D (D2 + D3)	0.021 ug	0 ug
Minerals
Calcium, Ca	0 mg	4.11 mg	-100%
Iron, Fe	0.688 mg	0.312 mg	+121%
Magnesium, Mg	11.7 mg	10.3 mg	+14%
Phosphorus, P	93.9 mg	101 mg	-7%
Potassium, K	443 mg	380 mg	+17%
Sodium, Na	0.336 mg	4.57 mg	-93%
Zinc, Zn	0.745 mg	0.512 mg	+45%
Copper, Cu	0.177 mg	0.321 mg	-45%
Manganese, Mn	0.180 mg	0.061 mg	+195%
Selenium, Se	1.77 ug	15.3 ug	-88%
Other Nutrients
Energy (Atwater General Factors)	43 kcal	30 kcal	+41%
Energy (Atwater Specific Factors)	35 kcal	24 kcal	+48%
Nitrogen	0.400 g	0.495 g	-19%
Ash	1.08 g	0.875 g	+24%
Beta-glucan	2.75 g	0.917 g	+200%
Biotin	16.9 ug	12.6 ug	+35%
Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total)	0.848 IU	0 IU
Vitamin D2 — Ergocalciferol (plant source)	0.021 ug	0 ug
Vitamin D4	0 ug	0 ug	=
Glutathione	16.3 mg	5.70 mg	+186%
Stigmasterol	0 mg	0 mg	=
Campesterol	0 mg	0 mg	=
Beta-sitosterol	0 mg	0 mg	=
Ergosta-7-enol	2.52 mg	2.14 mg	+17%
Ergosta-5,7-dienol	4.41 mg	5.00 mg	-12%
Ergosta-7,22-dienol	0.819 mg	1.82 mg	-55%
Ergosterol	68.1 mg	55.3 mg	+23%
Beta-sitostanol	0 mg	0 mg	=
Delta-5-avenasterol	0 mg	0 mg	=
Delta-7-Stigmastenol	0 mg	0 mg	=
Tryptophan (EAA)	0.326 g	0.497 g	-34%
Threonine (EAA)	0.899 g	1.44 g	-38%
Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA)	0.748 g	1.24 g	-40%
Leucine (EAA, BCAA)	1.33 g	2.00 g	-33%
Lysine (EAA)	1.20 g	1.83 g	-34%
Methionine (EAA)	0.267 g	0.404 g	-34%
Phenylalanine (EAA)	0.703 g	1.24 g	-43%
Valine (EAA, BCAA)	1.64 g	2.32 g	-29%
Histidine (EAA)	0.449 g	0.683 g	-34%
Ergothioneine	17.2 mg	1.25 mg	+1275%

* 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

Thiamin (Vitamin B1) +3411% in Mushroom, lion's mane Manganese, Mn +195% in Mushroom, lion's mane Fiber, total dietary +146% in Mushroom, lion's mane Iron, Fe +121% in Mushroom, lion's mane

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