Clams vs. Crimini Mushroom
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Clams 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
clams
versus
crimini mushroom
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in clams and crimini mushroom:
- Both crimini mushroom and clams are high in potassium.
- Clam is a great source of iron.
- Clam is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, calcium and protein.
- Crimini mushroom has more pantothenic acid, however, clam contains more Vitamin B12.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Clams (Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat) and Crimini Mushroom (Mushrooms, brown, italian, or crimini, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Clam is high in calories and crimini mushroom has 85% less calories than clam - crimini mushroom has 22 calories per 100 grams and clam has 148 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, clams is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to crimini mushroom per calorie. Clams has a macronutrient ratio of 73:15:13 and for crimini mushroom, 36:60:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Clams | Crimini Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 73% | 36% |
| Carbohydrates | 15% | 60% |
| Fat | 13% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Crimini mushroom and clams contain similar amounts of carbs - crimini mushroom has 4.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and clam has 5.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Crimini mushroom has more dietary fiber than clam - crimini mushroom has 0.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and clam does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Clam has less sugar than crimini mushroom - crimini mushroom has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and clam does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Clam is an excellent source of protein and it has 922% more protein than crimini mushroom - crimini mushroom has 2.5g of protein per 100 grams and clam has 25.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both crimini mushroom and clams are low in saturated fat - crimini mushroom has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and clam has 0.19g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Crimini mushroom has less cholesterol than clam - clam has 67mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and crimini mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Clam is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than crimini mushroom - clam has 22.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and crimini mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Clam is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than crimini mushroom - clam has 171ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and crimini mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Crimini mushroom and clams contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - crimini mushroom has 3iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and clam does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Crimini mushroom and clams contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - crimini mushroom has 0.01mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and clam does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Crimini mushroom has more pantothenic acid, however, clam contains more Vitamin B12. Both clams and crimini mushroom contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Clams | Crimini Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.15 MG | 0.095 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.426 MG | 0.49 MG |
| Niacin | 3.354 MG | 3.8 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.68 MG | 1.5 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.11 MG | 0.11 MG |
| Folate | 29 UG | 25 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 98.89 UG | 0.1 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Clam is an excellent source of calcium and it has 411% more calcium than crimini mushroom - crimini mushroom has 18mg of calcium per 100 grams and clam has 92mg of calcium.
iron
Clam is a great source of iron and it has 603% more iron than crimini mushroom - crimini mushroom has 0.4mg of iron per 100 grams and clam has 2.8mg of iron.
potassium
Both crimini mushroom and clams are high in potassium. Clam has 40% more potassium than crimini mushroom - crimini mushroom has 448mg of potassium per 100 grams and clam has 628mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both clams and crimini mushroom contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Clams | Crimini Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.032 G | 0.04 G |
| other omega 6 | 0.082 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.114 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: Clams (Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat) and Crimini Mushroom (Mushrooms, brown, italian, or crimini, raw) .
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FAQ
Does crimini mushroom or clams contain more calories in 100 grams?Clam is high in calories and crimini mushroom has 90% less calories than clam - crimini mushroom has 22 calories in 100g and clam has 148 calories.
Is crimini mushroom or clams better for protein?
Clam 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 clam has 25.6g of protein.
Does crimini mushroom or clams have more carbohydrates?
By weight, crimini mushroom and clams contain similar amounts of carbs - crimini mushroom has 4.3g of carbs for 100g and clam has 5.1g of carbohydrates.
Does crimini mushroom or clams contain more calcium?
Clam is a rich source of calcium and it has 410% more calcium than crimini mushroom - crimini mushroom has 18mg of calcium in 100 grams and clam has 92mg of calcium.
Does crimini mushroom or clams contain more potassium?
Both crimini mushroom and clams are high in potassium. Clam has 40% more potassium than crimini mushroom - crimini mushroom has 448mg of potassium in 100 grams and clam has 628mg of potassium.