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

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

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

Calorie data is not available for one or both foods.

Is Mushrooms, shiitake 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.

Mushrooms vs Mushroom

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

Mushroom, crimini is higher in more vitamins & minerals

Calories (kcal)

Mushrooms —

Mushroom —

Protein (g)

Mushrooms 2.41

Mushroom 3.09

Carbs (g)

Mushrooms 8.17

Mushroom 4.01

Fat (g)

Mushrooms 0.195

Mushroom 0.197

Fiber (g)

Mushrooms 4.17

Mushroom 1.78

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	Mushrooms	Mushroom	Diff
Macronutrients
Water	88.6 g	91.8 g	-4%
Protein	2.41 g	3.09 g	-22%
Total lipid (fat)	0.195 g	0.197 g	-1%
Carbohydrate, by difference	8.17 g	4.01 g	+104%
Fiber, total dietary	4.17 g	1.78 g	+134%
Vitamins
Thiamin (Vitamin B1)	0.001 mg	0.004 mg	-70%
Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)	0.216 mg	0.517 mg	-58%
Niacin (Vitamin B3)	2.74 mg	4.17 mg	-34%
Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine	0.159 mg	0.112 mg	+42%
Biotin (Vitamin B7)	32.1 ug	—
Vitamin D (D2 + D3)	0.056 ug	0 ug
Minerals
Calcium, Ca	0.766 mg	4.11 mg	-81%
Iron, Fe	0.144 mg	0.312 mg	-54%
Magnesium, Mg	14.1 mg	10.3 mg	+37%
Phosphorus, P	75.8 mg	101 mg	-25%
Potassium, K	243 mg	380 mg	-36%
Sodium, Na	0.936 mg	4.57 mg	-80%
Zinc, Zn	0.764 mg	0.512 mg	+49%
Copper, Cu	0.050 mg	0.321 mg	-85%
Manganese, Mn	0.173 mg	0.061 mg	+184%
Selenium, Se	1.24 ug	15.3 ug	-92%
Other Nutrients
Energy (Atwater General Factors)	44 kcal	30 kcal	+46%
Energy (Atwater Specific Factors)	36 kcal	24 kcal	+53%
Nitrogen	0.386 g	0.495 g	-22%
Ash	0.620 g	0.875 g	-29%
Beta-glucan	2.92 g	0.917 g	+219%
Biotin	6.05 ug	12.6 ug	-52%
Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total)	2.25 IU	0 IU
Vitamin D2 — Ergocalciferol (plant source)	0.056 ug	0 ug
Vitamin D4	0 ug	0 ug	=
Glutathione	12.8 mg	5.70 mg	+125%
Stigmasterol	0 mg	0 mg	=
Campesterol	0 mg	0 mg	=
Beta-sitosterol	0 mg	0 mg	=
Ergosta-7-enol	6.41 mg	2.14 mg	+199%
Ergosta-5,7-dienol	3.61 mg	5.00 mg	-28%
Ergosta-7,22-dienol	1.51 mg	1.82 mg	-17%
Ergosterol	61.2 mg	55.3 mg	+10%
Beta-sitostanol	0 mg	0 mg	=
Delta-5-avenasterol	0 mg	0 mg	=
Delta-7-Stigmastenol	0 mg	0 mg	=
Tryptophan (EAA)	0.288 g	0.497 g	-42%
Threonine (EAA)	0.991 g	1.44 g	-31%
Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA)	0.786 g	1.24 g	-37%
Leucine (EAA, BCAA)	1.31 g	2.00 g	-34%
Lysine (EAA)	1.17 g	1.83 g	-36%
Methionine (EAA)	0.273 g	0.404 g	-32%
Phenylalanine (EAA)	0.787 g	1.24 g	-37%
Valine (EAA, BCAA)	1.64 g	2.32 g	-29%
Histidine (EAA)	0.439 g	0.683 g	-36%
Ergothioneine	11.1 mg	1.25 mg	+785%

* 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 +184% in Mushrooms, shiitake Fiber, total dietary +134% in Mushrooms, shiitake Selenium, Se -92% in Mushrooms, shiitake Copper, Cu -85% in Mushrooms, shiitake

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