Crimini Mushroom vs. Carrots
Nutrition comparison of Crimini Mushroom and Carrots
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
crimini mushroom
versus
carrots
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in crimini mushroom and carrots:
- Both crimini mushroom and carrots are high in potassium.
- Carrot is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
- Crimini mushroom has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Crimini Mushroom (Mushrooms, brown, italian, or crimini, raw) and Carrots (Carrots, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Crimini mushroom and carrots contain similar amounts of calories - crimini mushroom has 22 calories per 100 grams and carrot has 41 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, crimini mushroom is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and similar to carrots for fat. Crimini mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 36:61:3 and for carrots, 8:88:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Crimini Mushroom | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 36% | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 61% | 88% |
| Fat | 3% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Crimini mushroom and carrots contain similar amounts of carbs - crimini mushroom has 4.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and carrot has 9.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Carrot is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 367% more dietary fiber than crimini mushroom - crimini mushroom has 0.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and carrot has 2.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Crimini mushroom and carrots contain similar amounts of sugar - crimini mushroom has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and carrot has 4.7g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Crimini mushroom and carrots contain similar amounts of protein - crimini mushroom has 2.5g of protein per 100 grams and carrot has 0.93g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both crimini mushroom and carrots are low in saturated fat - crimini mushroom has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and carrot has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Carrot has more Vitamin C than crimini mushroom - carrot has 5.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and crimini mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than crimini mushroom - carrot has 835ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and crimini mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Crimini mushroom and carrots contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - crimini mushroom has 3iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and carrot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Crimini mushroom and carrots contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - crimini mushroom has 0.01mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and carrot has 0.66mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Carrot has more Vitamin K than crimini mushroom - carrot has 13.2ug 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. Both crimini mushroom and carrots contain significant amounts of thiamin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Crimini Mushroom | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.095 MG | 0.066 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.49 MG | 0.058 MG |
| Niacin | 3.8 MG | 0.983 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.5 MG | 0.273 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.11 MG | 0.138 MG |
| Folate | 25 UG | 19 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.1 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Carrot has 83% more calcium than crimini mushroom - crimini mushroom has 18mg of calcium per 100 grams and carrot has 33mg of calcium.
iron
Crimini mushroom and carrots contain similar amounts of iron - crimini mushroom has 0.4mg of iron per 100 grams and carrot has 0.3mg of iron.
potassium
Both crimini mushroom and carrots are high in potassium. Crimini mushroom has 40% more potassium than carrot - crimini mushroom has 448mg of potassium per 100 grams and carrot has 320mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, carrot has more linoleic acid than crimini mushroom per 100 grams.
| Crimini Mushroom | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.04 G | 0.1 G |
| Total | 0.04 G | 0.1 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).
You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Crimini Mushroom or Carrots .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Crimini Mushroom (Mushrooms, brown, italian, or crimini, raw) and Carrots (Carrots, raw) .
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FAQ
Does crimini mushroom or carrots contain more calories in 100 grams?Crimini mushroom and carrots contain similar amounts of calories - crimini mushroom has 22 calories in 100g and carrot has 41 calories.
Is crimini mushroom or carrots better for protein?
Crimini mushroom and carrots contain similar amounts of protein - crimini mushroom has 2.5g of protein per 100 grams and carrot has 0.93g of protein.
Does crimini mushroom or carrots have more carbohydrates?
By weight, crimini mushroom and carrots contain similar amounts of carbs - crimini mushroom has 4.3g of carbs for 100g and carrot has 9.6g of carbohydrates.
Does crimini mushroom or carrots contain more potassium?
Both crimini mushroom and carrots are high in potassium. Crimini mushroom has 40% more potassium than carrot - crimini mushroom has 448mg of potassium in 100 grams and carrot has 320mg of potassium.