Crimini Mushroom vs. Bok Choy
Nutrition comparison of Crimini Mushroom and Bok Choy
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
crimini mushroom
versus
bok choy
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in crimini mushroom and bok choy:
- Both crimini mushroom and bok choy are high in potassium.
- Bok choy is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C and calcium.
- Crimini mushroom has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, bok choy contains more folate.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Crimini Mushroom (Mushrooms, brown, italian, or crimini, raw) and Bok Choy (Cabbage, chinese (pak-choi), raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Crimini mushroom and bok choy contain similar amounts of calories - crimini mushroom has 22 calories per 100 grams and bok choy has 13 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, crimini mushroom is heavier in carbs, lighter in fat and similar to bok choy for protein. Crimini mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 36:61:3 and for bok choy, 36:53:11 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Crimini Mushroom | Bok Choy | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 36% | 36% |
| Carbohydrates | 61% | 53% |
| Fat | 3% | 11% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both crimini mushroom and bok choy are low in carbohydrates - crimini mushroom has 4.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and bok choy has 2.2g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Bok choy has 67% more dietary fiber than crimini mushroom - crimini mushroom has 0.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and bok choy has 1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Crimini mushroom and bok choy contain similar amounts of sugar - crimini mushroom has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and bok choy has 1.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Crimini mushroom and bok choy contain similar amounts of protein - crimini mushroom has 2.5g of protein per 100 grams and bok choy has 1.5g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both crimini mushroom and bok choy are low in saturated fat - crimini mushroom has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and bok choy has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Bok choy is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than crimini mushroom - bok choy has 45mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and crimini mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Bok choy is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than crimini mushroom - bok choy has 223ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and crimini mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Crimini mushroom and bok choy contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - crimini mushroom has 3iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and bok choy does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Crimini mushroom and bok choy contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - crimini mushroom has 0.01mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and bok choy has 0.09mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Bok choy has more Vitamin K than crimini mushroom - bok choy has 45.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and crimini mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Crimini mushroom has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, bok choy contains more folate. Both crimini mushroom and bok choy contain significant amounts of Vitamin B6.
| Crimini Mushroom | Bok Choy | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.095 MG | 0.04 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.49 MG | 0.07 MG |
| Niacin | 3.8 MG | 0.5 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.5 MG | 0.088 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.11 MG | 0.194 MG |
| Folate | 25 UG | 66 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.1 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Bok choy is an excellent source of calcium and it has 483% more calcium than crimini mushroom - crimini mushroom has 18mg of calcium per 100 grams and bok choy has 105mg of calcium.
iron
Bok choy has 100% more iron than crimini mushroom - crimini mushroom has 0.4mg of iron per 100 grams and bok choy has 0.8mg of iron.
potassium
Both crimini mushroom and bok choy are high in potassium. Crimini mushroom has 78% more potassium than bok choy - crimini mushroom has 448mg of potassium per 100 grams and bok choy has 252mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both crimini mushroom and bok choy contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Crimini Mushroom | Bok Choy | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.04 G | 0.042 G |
| Total | 0.04 G | 0.042 G |
Customize your serving size
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Note: The specific food items compared are: Crimini Mushroom (Mushrooms, brown, italian, or crimini, raw) and Bok Choy (Cabbage, chinese (pak-choi), raw) .
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FAQ
Does crimini mushroom or bok choy contain more calories in 100 grams?Crimini mushroom and bok choy contain similar amounts of calories - crimini mushroom has 22 calories in 100g and bok choy has 13 calories.
Is crimini mushroom or bok choy better for protein?
Crimini mushroom and bok choy contain similar amounts of protein - crimini mushroom has 2.5g of protein per 100 grams and bok choy has 1.5g of protein.
Does crimini mushroom or bok choy have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both crimini mushroom and bok choy are low in carbohydrates - crimini mushroom has 4.3g of carbs for 100g and bok choy has 2.2g of carbohydrates.
Does crimini mushroom or bok choy contain more calcium?
Bok choy is a rich source of calcium and it has 480% more calcium than crimini mushroom - crimini mushroom has 18mg of calcium in 100 grams and bok choy has 105mg of calcium.
Does crimini mushroom or bok choy contain more potassium?
Both crimini mushroom and bok choy are high in potassium. Crimini mushroom has 80% more potassium than bok choy - crimini mushroom has 448mg of potassium in 100 grams and bok choy has 252mg of potassium.