Crimini Mushroom vs. Broccoli
Nutrition comparison of Crimini Mushroom and Broccoli
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
crimini mushroom
versus
broccoli
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in crimini mushroom and broccoli:
- Both crimini mushroom and broccoli are high in potassium.
- Broccoli is a great source of Vitamin K, calcium and dietary fiber.
- Broccoli is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
- Crimini mushroom has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, broccoli contains more folate.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Crimini Mushroom (Mushrooms, brown, italian, or crimini, raw) and Broccoli (Broccoli, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Crimini mushroom and broccoli contain similar amounts of calories - crimini mushroom has 22 calories per 100 grams and broccoli has 34 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, crimini mushroom is heavier in protein, lighter in fat and similar to broccoli for carbs. Crimini mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 36:61:3 and for broccoli, 27:64:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Crimini Mushroom | Broccoli | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 36% | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 61% | 64% |
| Fat | 3% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Crimini mushroom and broccoli contain similar amounts of carbs - crimini mushroom has 4.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and broccoli has 6.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Broccoli is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 333% more dietary fiber than crimini mushroom - crimini mushroom has 0.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and broccoli has 2.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Crimini mushroom and broccoli contain similar amounts of sugar - crimini mushroom has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and broccoli has 1.7g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Crimini mushroom and broccoli contain similar amounts of protein - crimini mushroom has 2.5g of protein per 100 grams and broccoli has 2.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both crimini mushroom and broccoli are low in saturated fat - crimini mushroom has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and broccoli has 0.11g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Broccoli is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than crimini mushroom - broccoli has 89.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and crimini mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Broccoli has more Vitamin A than crimini mushroom - broccoli has 31ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and crimini mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Crimini mushroom and broccoli contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - crimini mushroom has 3iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and broccoli does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Crimini mushroom and broccoli contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - crimini mushroom has 0.01mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and broccoli has 0.78mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Broccoli is a great source of Vitamin K and it has more Vitamin K than crimini mushroom - broccoli has 101.6ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and crimini mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Crimini mushroom has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, broccoli contains more folate. Both crimini mushroom and broccoli contain significant amounts of thiamin and Vitamin B6.
| Crimini Mushroom | Broccoli | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.095 MG | 0.071 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.49 MG | 0.117 MG |
| Niacin | 3.8 MG | 0.639 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.5 MG | 0.573 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.11 MG | 0.175 MG |
| Folate | 25 UG | 63 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.1 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Broccoli is a great source of calcium and it has 161% more calcium than crimini mushroom - crimini mushroom has 18mg of calcium per 100 grams and broccoli has 47mg of calcium.
iron
Crimini mushroom and broccoli contain similar amounts of iron - crimini mushroom has 0.4mg of iron per 100 grams and broccoli has 0.73mg of iron.
potassium
Both crimini mushroom and broccoli are high in potassium. Crimini mushroom has 42% more potassium than broccoli - crimini mushroom has 448mg of potassium per 100 grams and broccoli has 316mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both crimini mushroom and broccoli contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Crimini Mushroom | Broccoli | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.04 G | 0.049 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.006 G |
| Total | 0.04 G | 0.055 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).
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Note: The specific food items compared are: Crimini Mushroom (Mushrooms, brown, italian, or crimini, raw) and Broccoli (Broccoli, raw) .
Crimini Mushroom 100g
(
100 g
)
|
Daily Values (%) |
Broccoli 100g
(
100 g
)
|
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22KCAL 1% |
|
5% | calories | 55% |
|
34KCAL 2% | |
| 4.3G 2% |
|
5% | carbohydrates | 53% |
|
6.6G 3% | |
| 0.6G 2% |
|
5% | dietary fiber | 333% |
|
2.6G 10% | |
| 1.7G | 5% | sugar | 5% | 1.7G | |||
| 0.1G 0.2% |
|
5% | total fat | 270% |
|
0.37G 1% | |
| 0.01G 0.1% |
|
5% | saturated fat | 990% |
|
0.11G 1% | |
| 0G | 5% | monounsaturated fat | >999% | 0.03G | |||
| 0.04G | 5% | polyunsaturated fat | 175% | 0.11G | |||
| 6MG 0.4% |
|
5% | sodium | 450% |
|
33MG 2% | |
| 5% | Vitamins and Minerals | 5% | |||||
|
|
5% | Vitamin A | >999% |
|
31UG 4% | ||
|
|
5% | Vitamin C | >999% |
|
89MG 119% | ||
| 3IU 1% |
|
>999% | Vitamin D | 5% |
|
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| 18MG 2% |
|
5% | calcium | 161% |
|
47MG 5% | |
| 0.4MG 2% |
|
5% | iron | 82% |
|
0.73MG 4% | |
| 9MG 3% |
|
5% | magnesium | 133% |
|
21MG 7% | |
| 448MG 20% |
|
42% | potassium | 5% |
|
316MG 14% | |
| 0.1MG 9% |
|
43% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
|
0.07MG 7% | |
| 0.49MG 45% |
|
308% | riboflavin (Vit B2) | 5% |
|
0.12MG 11% | |
| 3.8MG 27% |
|
494% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
|
0.64MG 5% | |
| 0.11MG 9% |
|
5% | Vitamin B6 | 64% |
|
0.18MG 14% | |
| 1.5MG 30% |
|
163% | pantothenic acid (Vit B5) | 5% |
|
0.57MG 12% | |
| 25UG 6% |
|
5% | folate (Vit B9) | 152% |
|
63UG 16% | |
| 0.1UG 4% |
|
>999% | Vitamin B12 | 5% |
|
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| 0.01MG 0.1% |
|
5% | Vitamin E | >999% |
|
0.78MG 5% | |
|
|
5% | Vitamin K | >999% |
|
102UG 113% | ||
| 2.5G 5% |
|
5% | protein | 12% |
|
2.8G 6% | |
| 22MG 5% |
|
16% | choline | 5% |
|
19MG 4% | |
| 0.5MG 42% |
|
898% | copper | 5% |
|
0.05MG 4% | |
| 0.14MG 8% |
|
5% | manganese | 50% |
|
0.21MG 12% | |
| 120MG 17% |
|
82% | phosphorus | 5% |
|
66MG 9% | |
| 26UG 47% |
|
940% | selenium | 5% |
|
2.5UG 5% | |
| 1.1MG 14% |
|
168% | zinc | 5% |
|
0.41MG 5% | |
| 92G | 3% | Water | 5% | 89G | |||
NO SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS (either food): Starch, Alcohol, chlorine, chromium, fluoride, iodine, molybdenum, biotin (Vit B7), cholesterol, trans fat. |
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FAQ
Does crimini mushroom or broccoli contain more calories in 100 grams?Crimini mushroom and broccoli contain similar amounts of calories - crimini mushroom has 22 calories in 100g and broccoli has 34 calories.
Is crimini mushroom or broccoli better for protein?
Crimini mushroom and broccoli contain similar amounts of protein - crimini mushroom has 2.5g of protein per 100 grams and broccoli has 2.8g of protein.
Does crimini mushroom or broccoli have more carbohydrates?
By weight, crimini mushroom and broccoli contain similar amounts of carbs - crimini mushroom has 4.3g of carbs for 100g and broccoli has 6.6g of carbohydrates.
Does crimini mushroom or broccoli contain more potassium?
Both crimini mushroom and broccoli are high in potassium. Crimini mushroom has 40% more potassium than broccoli - crimini mushroom has 448mg of potassium in 100 grams and broccoli has 316mg of potassium.