Crab Meat vs. Portabella Mushroom
Nutrition comparison of Crab Meat and Portabella 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
portabella mushroom
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in crab meat and portabella mushroom:
- Both portabella mushroom and crab meat are high in potassium.
- Crab meat is an excellent source of calcium and protein.
- Portabella mushroom has 73% less calories than crab meat.
- Portabella mushroom has more thiamin, however, crab meat contains more Vitamin B12.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Crab Meat (Crustaceans, crab, blue, canned) and Portabella Mushroom (Mushrooms, portabella, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Portabella mushroom has 73% less calories than crab meat - portabella mushroom has 22 calories per 100 grams and crab meat has 83 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, crab meat is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and similar to portabella mushroom for fat. Crab meat has a macronutrient ratio of 92:0:9 and for portabella mushroom, 31:57:12 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Crab Meat | Portabella Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 92% | 31% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 57% |
| Fat | 9% | 12% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both portabella mushroom and crab meat are low in carbohydrates - portabella mushroom has 3.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and crab meat does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Portabella mushroom has more dietary fiber than crab meat - portabella mushroom has 1.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and crab meat does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Crab meat has less sugar than portabella mushroom - portabella mushroom has 2.5g 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 747% more protein than portabella mushroom - portabella mushroom has 2.1g of protein per 100 grams and crab meat has 17.9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both portabella mushroom and crab meat are low in saturated fat - portabella mushroom has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and crab meat has 0.2g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both crab meat and portabella mushroom are low in trans fat - crab meat has 0.01g of trans fat per 100 grams and portabella mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Portabella mushroom has less cholesterol than crab meat - crab meat has 97mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and portabella mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Crab meat has more Vitamin C than portabella mushroom - crab meat has 3.3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and portabella mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Crab meat and portabella mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - crab meat has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and portabella mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Portabella mushroom has more Vitamin D than crab meat - portabella mushroom has 10iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and crab meat does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Crab meat has 91 times more Vitamin E than portabella mushroom - portabella mushroom has 0.02mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and crab meat has 1.8mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Crab meat and portabella mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - crab meat has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and portabella mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Portabella mushroom has more thiamin, however, crab meat contains more Vitamin B12. Both crab meat and portabella mushroom contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Crab Meat | Portabella Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.023 MG | 0.059 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.093 MG | 0.13 MG |
| Niacin | 2.747 MG | 4.494 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.997 MG | 1.14 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.156 MG | 0.148 MG |
| Folate | 51 UG | 28 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 3.33 UG | 0.05 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Crab meat is an excellent source of calcium and it has 29 times more calcium than portabella mushroom - portabella mushroom has 3mg of calcium per 100 grams and crab meat has 91mg of calcium.
iron
Portabella mushroom and crab meat contain similar amounts of iron - portabella mushroom has 0.31mg of iron per 100 grams and crab meat has 0.5mg of iron.
potassium
Both portabella mushroom and crab meat are high in potassium. Portabella mushroom has 41% more potassium than crab meat - portabella mushroom has 364mg of potassium per 100 grams and crab meat has 259mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, portabella mushroom has more linoleic acid than crab meat per 100 grams.
| Crab Meat | Portabella Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.004 G | 0.003 G |
| linoleic acid | 0.02 G | 0.148 G |
| Total | 0.024 G | 0.151 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: Crab Meat (Crustaceans, crab, blue, canned) and Portabella Mushroom (Mushrooms, portabella, raw) .
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FAQ
Does portabella mushroom or crab meat contain more calories in 100 grams?Portabella mushroom has 70% less calories than crab meat - portabella mushroom has 22 calories in 100g and crab meat has 83 calories.
Is portabella mushroom or crab meat better for protein?
Crab meat is a fantastic source of protein and it has 750% more protein than portabella mushroom - portabella mushroom has 2.1g of protein per 100 grams and crab meat has 17.9g of protein.
Does portabella mushroom or crab meat have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both portabella mushroom and crab meat are low in carbohydrates - portabella mushroom has 3.9g of carbs for 100g and crab meat has no carbs..
Does portabella mushroom or crab meat contain more calcium?
Crab meat is a rich source of calcium and it has 29 times more calcium than portabella mushroom - portabella mushroom has 3mg of calcium in 100 grams and crab meat has 91mg of calcium.
Does portabella mushroom or crab meat contain more potassium?
Both portabella mushroom and crab meat are high in potassium. Portabella mushroom has 40% more potassium than crab meat - portabella mushroom has 364mg of potassium in 100 grams and crab meat has 259mg of potassium.