Crimini Mushroom vs. Asparagus
Nutrition comparison of Crimini Mushroom and Asparagus
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
crimini mushroom
versus
asparagus
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in crimini mushroom and asparagus:
- Both asparagus and crimini mushroom are high in potassium.
- Asparagus is a great source of dietary fiber and iron.
- Crimini mushroom has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, asparagus contains more folate.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Crimini Mushroom (Mushrooms, brown, italian, or crimini, raw) and Asparagus (Asparagus, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Asparagus and crimini mushroom contain similar amounts of calories - asparagus has 20 calories per 100 grams and crimini mushroom has 22 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, crimini mushroom is similar to asparagus for protein, carbs and fat. Crimini mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 36:61:3 and for asparagus, 35:62:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Crimini Mushroom | Asparagus | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 36% | 35% |
| Carbohydrates | 61% | 62% |
| Fat | 3% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both asparagus and crimini mushroom are low in carbohydrates - asparagus has 3.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and crimini mushroom has 4.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Asparagus is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 250% more dietary fiber than crimini mushroom - asparagus has 2.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and crimini mushroom has 0.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Asparagus and crimini mushroom contain similar amounts of sugar - asparagus has 1.9g of sugar per 100 grams and crimini mushroom has 1.7g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Asparagus and crimini mushroom contain similar amounts of protein - asparagus has 2.2g of protein per 100 grams and crimini mushroom has 2.5g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both asparagus and crimini mushroom are low in saturated fat - asparagus has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and crimini mushroom has 0.01g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Asparagus has more Vitamin C than crimini mushroom - asparagus has 5.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and crimini mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Asparagus has more Vitamin A than crimini mushroom - asparagus has 38ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and crimini mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Crimini mushroom and asparagus contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - crimini mushroom has 3iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and asparagus does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Asparagus and crimini mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - asparagus has 1.1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and crimini mushroom has 0.01mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Asparagus has more Vitamin K than crimini mushroom - asparagus has 41.6ug 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, asparagus contains more folate. Both crimini mushroom and asparagus contain significant amounts of thiamin and Vitamin B6.
| Crimini Mushroom | Asparagus | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.095 MG | 0.143 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.49 MG | 0.141 MG |
| Niacin | 3.8 MG | 0.978 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.5 MG | 0.274 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.11 MG | 0.091 MG |
| Folate | 25 UG | 52 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.1 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Asparagus and crimini mushroom contain similar amounts of calcium - asparagus has 24mg of calcium per 100 grams and crimini mushroom has 18mg of calcium.
iron
Asparagus is a great source of iron and it has 435% more iron than crimini mushroom - asparagus has 2.1mg of iron per 100 grams and crimini mushroom has 0.4mg of iron.
potassium
Both asparagus and crimini mushroom are high in potassium. Crimini mushroom has 122% more potassium than asparagus - asparagus has 202mg of potassium per 100 grams and crimini mushroom has 448mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both crimini mushroom and asparagus contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Crimini Mushroom | Asparagus | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.04 G | 0.04 G |
| Total | 0.04 G | 0.04 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 Asparagus .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Crimini Mushroom (Mushrooms, brown, italian, or crimini, raw) and Asparagus (Asparagus, raw) .
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FAQ
Does asparagus or crimini mushroom contain more calories in 100 grams?Asparagus and crimini mushroom contain similar amounts of calories - asparagus has 20 calories in 100g and crimini mushroom has 22 calories.
Is asparagus or crimini mushroom better for protein?
Asparagus and crimini mushroom contain similar amounts of protein - asparagus has 2.2g of protein per 100 grams and crimini mushroom has 2.5g of protein.
Does asparagus or crimini mushroom have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both asparagus and crimini mushroom are low in carbohydrates - asparagus has 3.9g of carbs for 100g and crimini mushroom has 4.3g of carbohydrates.
Does asparagus or crimini mushroom contain more potassium?
Both asparagus and crimini mushroom are high in potassium. Crimini mushroom has 120% more potassium than asparagus - asparagus has 202mg of potassium in 100 grams and crimini mushroom has 448mg of potassium.