Beef vs. Crimini Mushroom
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Beef and Crimini Mushroom
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cooked
beef
versus
crimini mushroom
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in beef and crimini mushroom:
- Both crimini mushroom and beef are high in potassium.
- Beef is a great source of iron.
- Beef is an excellent source of protein.
- Crimini mushroom has more riboflavin and pantothenic acid, however, beef contains more Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Beef (Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, patty, cooked, broiled) and Crimini Mushroom (Mushrooms, brown, italian, or crimini, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Beef is high in calories and crimini mushroom has 92% less calories than beef - crimini mushroom has 22 calories per 100 grams and beef has 277 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, beef is much lighter in carbs, much heavier in fat and similar to crimini mushroom for protein. Beef has a macronutrient ratio of 38:0:62 and for crimini mushroom, 36:60:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Beef | Crimini Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 38% | 36% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 60% |
| Fat | 62% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both crimini mushroom and beef are low in carbohydrates - crimini mushroom has 4.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and beef does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Crimini mushroom has more dietary fiber than beef - crimini mushroom has 0.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and beef does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Beef has less sugar than crimini mushroom - crimini mushroom has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and beef does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Beef is an excellent source of protein and it has 915% more protein than crimini mushroom - crimini mushroom has 2.5g of protein per 100 grams and beef has 25.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Beef is high in saturated fat and crimini mushroom has 100% less saturated fat than beef - crimini mushroom has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and beef has 7.3g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Crimini mushroom has less trans fat than beef - beef has 1.2g of trans fat per 100 grams and crimini mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Crimini mushroom has less cholesterol than beef - beef has 88mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and crimini mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Beef and crimini mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - beef has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and crimini mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Crimini mushroom and beef contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - crimini mushroom has 3iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and beef has 2iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Crimini mushroom and beef contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - crimini mushroom has 0.01mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and beef has 0.12mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Beef and crimini mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - beef has 3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and crimini mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Crimini mushroom has more riboflavin and pantothenic acid, however, beef contains more Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12. Both beef and crimini mushroom contain significant amounts of thiamin, niacin and folate.
| Beef | Crimini Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.051 MG | 0.095 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.176 MG | 0.49 MG |
| Niacin | 4.537 MG | 3.8 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.658 MG | 1.5 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.336 MG | 0.11 MG |
| Folate | 11 UG | 25 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.9 UG | 0.1 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Beef has 94% more calcium than crimini mushroom - crimini mushroom has 18mg of calcium per 100 grams and beef has 35mg of calcium.
iron
Beef is a great source of iron and it has 463% more iron than crimini mushroom - crimini mushroom has 0.4mg of iron per 100 grams and beef has 2.3mg of iron.
potassium
Both crimini mushroom and beef are high in potassium. Crimini mushroom has 63% more potassium than beef - crimini mushroom has 448mg of potassium per 100 grams and beef has 275mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, beef has more linoleic acid than crimini mushroom per 100 grams.
| Beef | Crimini Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.012 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.39 G | 0.04 G |
| Total | 0.402 G | 0.04 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: Beef (Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, patty, cooked, broiled) and Crimini Mushroom (Mushrooms, brown, italian, or crimini, raw) .
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FAQ
Does crimini mushroom or beef contain more calories in 100 grams?Beef is high in calories and crimini mushroom has 90% less calories than beef - crimini mushroom has 22 calories in 100g and beef has 277 calories.
Is crimini mushroom or beef better for protein?
Beef is a fantastic source of protein and it has 920% more protein than crimini mushroom - crimini mushroom has 2.5g of protein per 100 grams and beef has 25.4g of protein.
Does crimini mushroom or beef have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both crimini mushroom and beef are low in carbohydrates - crimini mushroom has 4.3g of carbs for 100g and beef has no carbs..
Does crimini mushroom or beef contain more potassium?
Both crimini mushroom and beef are high in potassium. Crimini mushroom has 60% more potassium than beef - crimini mushroom has 448mg of potassium in 100 grams and beef has 275mg of potassium.