Crab Meat vs. Mushroom
Nutrition comparison of Crab Meat and Mushroom
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
crab meat
versus
mushroom
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in crab meat and mushroom:
- Both crab meat and mushroom are high in potassium.
- Crab meat is an excellent source of calcium and protein.
- Mushroom has 73% less calories than crab meat.
- Mushroom has more thiamin and riboflavin, however, crab meat contains more folate and Vitamin B12.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Crab Meat (Crustaceans, crab, blue, canned) and Mushroom (Mushrooms, white, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Mushroom has 73% less calories than crab meat - crab meat has 83 calories per 100 grams and mushroom has 22 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, crab meat is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and similar to mushroom for fat. Crab meat has a macronutrient ratio of 92:0:9 and for mushroom, 44:47:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Crab Meat | Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 92% | 44% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 47% |
| Fat | 9% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both mushroom and crab meat are low in carbohydrates - mushroom has 3.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and crab meat does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Mushroom has more dietary fiber than crab meat - mushroom has 1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and crab meat does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Crab meat has less sugar than mushroom - mushroom has 2g of sugar per 100 grams and crab meat does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Crab meat is an excellent source of protein and it has 479% more protein than mushroom - crab meat has 17.9g of protein per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both crab meat and mushroom are low in saturated fat - crab meat has 0.2g of saturated fat per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.05g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both crab meat and mushroom are low in trans fat - crab meat has 0.01g of trans fat per 100 grams and mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Mushroom has less cholesterol than crab meat - crab meat has 97mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Crab meat and mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - crab meat has 3.3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and mushroom has 2.1mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Crab meat and mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - crab meat has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Mushroom has more Vitamin D than crab meat - mushroom has 7iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and crab meat does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Crab meat has 183 times more Vitamin E than mushroom - crab meat has 1.8mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.01mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Crab meat and mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - crab meat has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Mushroom has more thiamin and riboflavin, however, crab meat contains more folate and Vitamin B12. Both crab meat and mushroom contain significant amounts of niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Crab Meat | Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.023 MG | 0.081 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.093 MG | 0.402 MG |
| Niacin | 2.747 MG | 3.607 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.997 MG | 1.497 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.156 MG | 0.104 MG |
| Folate | 51 UG | 17 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 3.33 UG | 0.04 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Crab meat is an excellent source of calcium and it has 29 times more calcium than mushroom - crab meat has 91mg of calcium per 100 grams and mushroom has 3mg of calcium.
iron
Crab meat and mushroom contain similar amounts of iron - crab meat has 0.5mg of iron per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.5mg of iron.
potassium
Both crab meat and mushroom are high in potassium. Mushroom has 23% more potassium than crab meat - crab meat has 259mg of potassium per 100 grams and mushroom has 318mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, mushroom has more linoleic acid than crab meat per 100 grams.
| Crab Meat | Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.005 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.02 G | 0.16 G |
| Total | 0.025 G | 0.16 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.
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FAQ
Does crab meat or mushroom contain more calories in 100 grams?Mushroom has 70% less calories than crab meat - crab meat has 83 calories in 100g and mushroom has 22 calories.
Is crab meat or mushroom better for protein?
Crab meat is a fantastic source of protein and it has 480% more protein than mushroom - crab meat has 17.9g of protein per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.1g of protein.
Does mushroom or crab meat have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both mushroom and crab meat are low in carbohydrates - mushroom has 3.3g of carbs for 100g and crab meat has no carbs..
Does crab meat or mushroom contain more calcium?
Crab meat is a rich source of calcium and it has 29 times more calcium than mushroom - crab meat has 91mg of calcium in 100 grams and mushroom has 3mg of calcium.
Does crab meat or mushroom contain more potassium?
Both crab meat and mushroom are high in potassium. Mushroom has 20% more potassium than crab meat - crab meat has 259mg of potassium in 100 grams and mushroom has 318mg of potassium.