Crimini Mushroom vs. Chicken Breast
Nutrition comparison of Crimini Mushroom and Cooked Chicken Breast
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
crimini mushroom
versus
cooked
chicken breast
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in crimini mushroom and chicken breast:
- Both crimini mushroom and chicken breast are high in potassium.
- Chicken breast is an excellent source of protein.
- Crimini mushroom has more riboflavin and folate, however, chicken breast contains more niacin, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Crimini Mushroom (Mushrooms, brown, italian, or crimini, raw) and Chicken Breast (Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, roasted) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Chicken breast is high in calories and crimini mushroom has 87% less calories than chicken breast - crimini mushroom has 22 calories per 100 grams and chicken breast has 165 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, crimini mushroom is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to chicken breast per calorie. Crimini mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 36:61:3 and for chicken breast, 79:0:21 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Crimini Mushroom | Chicken Breast | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 36% | 79% |
| Carbohydrates | 61% | ~ |
| Fat | 3% | 21% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both crimini mushroom and chicken breast are low in carbohydrates - crimini mushroom has 4.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and chicken breast does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Crimini mushroom has more dietary fiber than chicken breast - crimini mushroom has 0.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and chicken breast does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Chicken breast has less sugar than crimini mushroom - crimini mushroom has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and chicken breast does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Chicken breast is an excellent source of protein and it has 11 times more protein than crimini mushroom - crimini mushroom has 2.5g of protein per 100 grams and chicken breast has 31g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Crimini mushroom and chicken breast contain similar amounts of saturated fat - crimini mushroom has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chicken breast has 1g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Crimini mushroom has less cholesterol than chicken breast - chicken breast has 85mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and crimini mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Chicken breast has more Vitamin A than crimini mushroom - chicken breast has 6ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and crimini mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Crimini mushroom and chicken breast contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - crimini mushroom has 3iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and chicken breast has 5iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Crimini mushroom and chicken breast contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - crimini mushroom has 0.01mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and chicken breast has 0.27mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Chicken breast and crimini mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - chicken breast has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and crimini mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Crimini mushroom has more riboflavin and folate, however, chicken breast contains more niacin, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12. Both crimini mushroom and chicken breast contain significant amounts of thiamin and pantothenic acid.
| Crimini Mushroom | Chicken Breast | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.095 MG | 0.07 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.49 MG | 0.114 MG |
| Niacin | 3.8 MG | 13.712 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.5 MG | 0.965 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.11 MG | 0.6 MG |
| Folate | 25 UG | 4 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.1 UG | 0.34 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Crimini mushroom and chicken breast contain similar amounts of calcium - crimini mushroom has 18mg of calcium per 100 grams and chicken breast has 15mg of calcium.
iron
Chicken breast has 160% more iron than crimini mushroom - crimini mushroom has 0.4mg of iron per 100 grams and chicken breast has 1mg of iron.
potassium
Both crimini mushroom and chicken breast are high in potassium. Crimini mushroom has 75% more potassium than chicken breast - crimini mushroom has 448mg of potassium per 100 grams and chicken breast has 256mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, chicken breast has more linoleic acid than crimini mushroom per 100 grams.
| Crimini Mushroom | Chicken Breast | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.04 G | 0.59 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.06 G |
| Total | 0.04 G | 0.65 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 Chicken Breast .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Crimini Mushroom (Mushrooms, brown, italian, or crimini, raw) and Chicken Breast (Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, roasted) .
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FAQ
Does crimini mushroom or chicken breast contain more calories in 100 grams?Chicken breast is high in calories and crimini mushroom has 90% less calories than chicken breast - crimini mushroom has 22 calories in 100g and chicken breast has 165 calories.
Is crimini mushroom or chicken breast better for protein?
Chicken breast is a fantastic source of protein and it has 11 times more protein than crimini mushroom - crimini mushroom has 2.5g of protein per 100 grams and chicken breast has 31g of protein.
Does crimini mushroom or chicken breast have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both crimini mushroom and chicken breast are low in carbohydrates - crimini mushroom has 4.3g of carbs for 100g and chicken breast has no carbs..
Does crimini mushroom or chicken breast contain more potassium?
Both crimini mushroom and chicken breast are high in potassium. Crimini mushroom has 80% more potassium than chicken breast - crimini mushroom has 448mg of potassium in 100 grams and chicken breast has 256mg of potassium.