Crimini Mushroom vs. Cauliflower
Nutrition comparison of Crimini Mushroom and Cauliflower
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
crimini mushroom
versus
cauliflower
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in crimini mushroom and cauliflower:
- Both crimini mushroom and cauliflower are high in potassium.
- Cauliflower is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
- Crimini mushroom has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, cauliflower contains more folate.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Crimini Mushroom (Mushrooms, brown, italian, or crimini, raw) and Cauliflower (Cauliflower, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Crimini mushroom and cauliflower contain similar amounts of calories - crimini mushroom has 22 calories per 100 grams and cauliflower has 25 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, crimini mushroom is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and lighter in fat compared to cauliflower per calorie. Crimini mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 36:60:4 and for cauliflower, 26:66:8 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Crimini Mushroom | Cauliflower | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 36% | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 60% | 66% |
| Fat | 4% | 8% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both crimini mushroom and cauliflower are low in carbohydrates - crimini mushroom has 4.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and cauliflower has 5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Cauliflower has 233% more dietary fiber than crimini mushroom - crimini mushroom has 0.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cauliflower has 2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Crimini mushroom and cauliflower contain similar amounts of sugar - crimini mushroom has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and cauliflower has 1.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Crimini mushroom and cauliflower contain similar amounts of protein - crimini mushroom has 2.5g of protein per 100 grams and cauliflower has 1.9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both crimini mushroom and cauliflower are low in saturated fat - crimini mushroom has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cauliflower has 0.13g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Cauliflower is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than crimini mushroom - cauliflower has 48.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and crimini mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Crimini mushroom and cauliflower contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - crimini mushroom has 3iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and cauliflower does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Crimini mushroom and cauliflower contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - crimini mushroom has 0.01mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cauliflower has 0.08mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cauliflower has more Vitamin K than crimini mushroom - cauliflower has 15.5ug 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, cauliflower contains more folate. Both crimini mushroom and cauliflower contain significant amounts of thiamin and Vitamin B6.
| Crimini Mushroom | Cauliflower | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.095 MG | 0.05 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.49 MG | 0.06 MG |
| Niacin | 3.8 MG | 0.507 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.5 MG | 0.667 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.11 MG | 0.184 MG |
| Folate | 25 UG | 57 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.1 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Crimini mushroom and cauliflower contain similar amounts of calcium - crimini mushroom has 18mg of calcium per 100 grams and cauliflower has 22mg of calcium.
iron
Crimini mushroom and cauliflower contain similar amounts of iron - crimini mushroom has 0.4mg of iron per 100 grams and cauliflower has 0.42mg of iron.
potassium
Both crimini mushroom and cauliflower are high in potassium. Crimini mushroom has 50% more potassium than cauliflower - crimini mushroom has 448mg of potassium per 100 grams and cauliflower has 299mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both crimini mushroom and cauliflower contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Crimini Mushroom | Cauliflower | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.04 G | 0.016 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.003 G |
| Total | 0.04 G | 0.019 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: Crimini Mushroom (Mushrooms, brown, italian, or crimini, raw) and Cauliflower (Cauliflower, raw) .
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FAQ
Does crimini mushroom or cauliflower contain more calories in 100 grams?Crimini mushroom and cauliflower contain similar amounts of calories - crimini mushroom has 22 calories in 100g and cauliflower has 25 calories.
Is crimini mushroom or cauliflower better for protein?
Crimini mushroom and cauliflower contain similar amounts of protein - crimini mushroom has 2.5g of protein per 100 grams and cauliflower has 1.9g of protein.
Does crimini mushroom or cauliflower have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both crimini mushroom and cauliflower are low in carbohydrates - crimini mushroom has 4.3g of carbs for 100g and cauliflower has 5g of carbohydrates.
Does crimini mushroom or cauliflower contain more potassium?
Both crimini mushroom and cauliflower are high in potassium. Crimini mushroom has 50% more potassium than cauliflower - crimini mushroom has 448mg of potassium in 100 grams and cauliflower has 299mg of potassium.