Crimini Mushroom vs. Almonds
Nutrition comparison of Crimini Mushroom and Almonds
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
crimini mushroom
versus
almonds
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in crimini mushroom and almonds:
- Both crimini mushroom and almonds are high in potassium.
- Almond has more thiamin and riboflavin, however, crimini mushroom contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12.
- Almond is an excellent source of Vitamin E, calcium, dietary fiber, iron and protein.
- Crimini mushroom has 4 times less carbohydrates than almond.
- Crimini mushroom has signficantly less saturated fat than almond.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Crimini Mushroom (Mushrooms, brown, italian, or crimini, raw) and Almonds (Nuts, almonds) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Almond is high in calories and crimini mushroom has 96% less calories than almond - crimini mushroom has 22 calories per 100 grams and almond has 579 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, crimini mushroom is much heavier in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to almonds per calorie. Crimini mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 36:60:4 and for almonds, 14:14:73 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Crimini Mushroom | Almonds | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 36% | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 60% | 14% |
| Fat | 4% | 73% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Crimini mushroom has 4 times less carbohydrates than almond - crimini mushroom has 4.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and almond has 21.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Almond is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 19 times more dietary fiber than crimini mushroom - crimini mushroom has 0.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and almond has 12.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Crimini mushroom and almonds contain similar amounts of sugar - crimini mushroom has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and almond has 4.4g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Almond is an excellent source of protein and it has 746% more protein than crimini mushroom - crimini mushroom has 2.5g of protein per 100 grams and almond has 21.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Crimini mushroom has signficantly less saturated fat than almond - crimini mushroom has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and almond has 3.8g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both almonds and crimini mushroom are low in trans fat - almond has 0.02g of trans fat per 100 grams and crimini mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Almonds and crimini mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - almond has 0.6ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and crimini mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Crimini mushroom and almonds contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - crimini mushroom has 3iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and almond does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Almond is an excellent source of Vitamin E and it has 2562 times more Vitamin E than crimini mushroom - crimini mushroom has 0.01mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and almond has 25.6mg of Vitamin E.
The B Vitamins
Almond has more thiamin and riboflavin, however, crimini mushroom contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12. Both crimini mushroom and almonds contain significant amounts of niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Crimini Mushroom | Almonds | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.095 MG | 0.205 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.49 MG | 1.138 MG |
| Niacin | 3.8 MG | 3.618 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.5 MG | 0.471 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.11 MG | 0.137 MG |
| Folate | 25 UG | 44 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.1 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Almond is an excellent source of calcium and it has 13 times more calcium than crimini mushroom - crimini mushroom has 18mg of calcium per 100 grams and almond has 269mg of calcium.
iron
Almond is an excellent source of iron and it has 828% more iron than crimini mushroom - crimini mushroom has 0.4mg of iron per 100 grams and almond has 3.7mg of iron.
potassium
Both crimini mushroom and almonds are high in potassium. Almond has 64% more potassium than crimini mushroom - crimini mushroom has 448mg of potassium per 100 grams and almond has 733mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, almond has more linoleic acid than crimini mushroom per 100 grams.
| Crimini Mushroom | Almonds | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.04 G | 12.324 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.002 G |
| Total | 0.04 G | 12.326 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Crimini Mushroom (Mushrooms, brown, italian, or crimini, raw) and Almonds (Nuts, almonds) .
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FAQ
Does crimini mushroom or almonds contain more calories in 100 grams?Almond is high in calories and crimini mushroom has 100% less calories than almond - crimini mushroom has 22 calories in 100g and almond has 579 calories.
Is crimini mushroom or almonds better for protein?
Almond is a fantastic source of protein and it has 750% more protein than crimini mushroom - crimini mushroom has 2.5g of protein per 100 grams and almond has 21.2g of protein.
Does crimini mushroom or almonds have more carbohydrates?
By weight, crimini mushroom has 4 times fewer carbohydrates than almond - crimini mushroom has 4.3g of carbs for 100g and almond has 21.6g of carbohydrates.
Does crimini mushroom or almonds contain more calcium?
Almond is a rich source of calcium and it has 13 times more calcium than crimini mushroom - crimini mushroom has 18mg of calcium in 100 grams and almond has 269mg of calcium.
Does crimini mushroom or almonds contain more iron?
Almond is an abundant source of iron and it has 830% more iron than crimini mushroom - crimini mushroom has 0.4mg of iron in 100 grams and almond has 3.7mg of iron.
Does crimini mushroom or almonds contain more potassium?
Both crimini mushroom and almonds are high in potassium. Almond has 60% more potassium than crimini mushroom - crimini mushroom has 448mg of potassium in 100 grams and almond has 733mg of potassium.