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

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

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

Calorie data is not available for one or both foods.

Is Mushroom, maitake 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 2.20

Mushroom 3.09

Carbs (g)

Mushroom 6.60

Mushroom 4.01

Fat (g)

Mushroom 0.265

Mushroom 0.197

Fiber (g)

Mushroom 3.07

Mushroom 1.78

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	90.4 g	91.8 g	-2%
Protein	2.20 g	3.09 g	-29%
Total lipid (fat)	0.265 g	0.197 g	+35%
Carbohydrate, by difference	6.60 g	4.01 g	+65%
Fiber, total dietary	3.07 g	1.78 g	+72%
Vitamins
Thiamin (Vitamin B1)	0.010 mg	0.004 mg	+137%
Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)	0.269 mg	0.517 mg	-48%
Niacin (Vitamin B3)	6.76 mg	4.17 mg	+62%
Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine	0.071 mg	0.112 mg	-37%
Vitamin D (D2 + D3)	1.60 ug	0 ug
Minerals
Calcium, Ca	0 mg	4.11 mg	-100%
Iron, Fe	0.209 mg	0.312 mg	-33%
Magnesium, Mg	11.0 mg	10.3 mg	+8%
Phosphorus, P	72.4 mg	101 mg	-28%
Potassium, K	260 mg	380 mg	-32%
Sodium, Na	0.345 mg	4.57 mg	-92%
Zinc, Zn	0.763 mg	0.512 mg	+49%
Copper, Cu	0.272 mg	0.321 mg	-15%
Manganese, Mn	0.058 mg	0.061 mg	-4%
Selenium, Se	3.27 ug	15.3 ug	-79%
Other Nutrients
Energy (Atwater General Factors)	38 kcal	30 kcal	+25%
Energy (Atwater Specific Factors)	31 kcal	24 kcal	+31%
Nitrogen	0.352 g	0.495 g	-29%
Ash	0.558 g	0.875 g	-36%
Beta-glucan	2.26 g	0.917 g	+147%
Biotin	32.6 ug	12.6 ug	+159%
Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total)	64.0 IU	0 IU
Vitamin D2 — Ergocalciferol (plant source)	1.60 ug	0 ug
Vitamin D4	0.135 ug	0 ug
Glutathione	26.0 mg	5.70 mg	+356%
Stigmasterol	0 mg	0 mg	=
Campesterol	0 mg	0 mg	=
Beta-sitosterol	0 mg	0 mg	=
Ergosta-7-enol	1.42 mg	2.14 mg	-34%
Ergosta-5,7-dienol	2.89 mg	5.00 mg	-42%
Ergosta-7,22-dienol	1.17 mg	1.82 mg	-36%
Ergosterol	59.3 mg	55.3 mg	+7%
Beta-sitostanol	0 mg	0 mg	=
Delta-5-avenasterol	0 mg	0 mg	=
Delta-7-Stigmastenol	0 mg	0 mg	=
Tryptophan (EAA)	0.371 g	0.497 g	-25%
Threonine (EAA)	1.81 g	1.44 g	+26%
Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA)	1.57 g	1.24 g	+26%
Leucine (EAA, BCAA)	2.52 g	2.00 g	+26%
Lysine (EAA)	2.21 g	1.83 g	+21%
Methionine (EAA)	0.313 g	0.404 g	-23%
Phenylalanine (EAA)	1.62 g	1.24 g	+30%
Valine (EAA, BCAA)	2.82 g	2.32 g	+21%
Histidine (EAA)	0.907 g	0.683 g	+33%
Ergothioneine	2.25 mg	1.25 mg	+80%

* 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) +137% in Mushroom, maitake Calcium, Ca -100% in Mushroom, maitake Sodium, Na -92% in Mushroom, maitake Selenium, Se -79% in Mushroom, maitake

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