Crimini Mushroom vs. Chickpeas
Nutrition comparison of Crimini Mushroom and Cooked Chickpeas
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
chickpeas
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in crimini mushroom and chickpeas:
- Both crimini mushroom and chickpeas are high in potassium.
- Chickpea is a great source of calcium, iron and protein.
- Chickpea is an excellent source of dietary fiber.
- Crimini mushroom has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, chickpea contains more folate.
- Crimini mushroom has signficantly less carbohydrates than chickpea.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Crimini Mushroom (Mushrooms, brown, italian, or crimini, raw) and Chickpeas (Chickpeas (garbanzo beans, bengal gram), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Chickpea is high in calories and crimini mushroom has 87% less calories than chickpea - crimini mushroom has 22 calories per 100 grams and chickpea has 164 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, crimini mushroom is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and lighter in fat compared to chickpeas per calorie. Crimini mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 36:60:4 and for chickpeas, 21:65:14 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Crimini Mushroom | Chickpeas | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 36% | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 60% | 65% |
| Fat | 4% | 14% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Crimini mushroom has signficantly less carbohydrates than chickpea - crimini mushroom has 4.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and chickpea has 27.4g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Chickpea is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 11 times more dietary fiber than crimini mushroom - crimini mushroom has 0.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and chickpea has 7.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Crimini mushroom and chickpeas contain similar amounts of sugar - crimini mushroom has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and chickpea has 4.8g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Chickpea is a great source of protein and it has 254% more protein than crimini mushroom - crimini mushroom has 2.5g of protein per 100 grams and chickpea has 8.9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both crimini mushroom and chickpeas are low in saturated fat - crimini mushroom has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chickpea has 0.27g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Chickpea has more Vitamin C than crimini mushroom - chickpea has 1.3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and crimini mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Chickpeas and crimini mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - chickpea has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and crimini mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Crimini mushroom and chickpeas contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - crimini mushroom has 3iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and chickpea does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Crimini mushroom and chickpeas contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - crimini mushroom has 0.01mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and chickpea has 0.35mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Chickpeas and crimini mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - chickpea has 4ug 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, chickpea contains more folate. Both crimini mushroom and chickpeas contain significant amounts of thiamin and Vitamin B6.
| Crimini Mushroom | Chickpeas | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.095 MG | 0.116 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.49 MG | 0.063 MG |
| Niacin | 3.8 MG | 0.526 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.5 MG | 0.286 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.11 MG | 0.139 MG |
| Folate | 25 UG | 172 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.1 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Chickpea is a great source of calcium and it has 172% more calcium than crimini mushroom - crimini mushroom has 18mg of calcium per 100 grams and chickpea has 49mg of calcium.
iron
Chickpea is a great source of iron and it has 623% more iron than crimini mushroom - crimini mushroom has 0.4mg of iron per 100 grams and chickpea has 2.9mg of iron.
potassium
Both crimini mushroom and chickpeas are high in potassium. Crimini mushroom has 54% more potassium than chickpea - crimini mushroom has 448mg of potassium per 100 grams and chickpea has 291mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, chickpea has more linoleic acid than crimini mushroom per 100 grams.
| Crimini Mushroom | Chickpeas | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.04 G | 1.113 G |
| Total | 0.04 G | 1.113 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 Chickpeas (Chickpeas (garbanzo beans, bengal gram), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt) .
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FAQ
Does crimini mushroom or chickpeas contain more calories in 100 grams?Chickpea is high in calories and crimini mushroom has 90% less calories than chickpea - crimini mushroom has 22 calories in 100g and chickpea has 164 calories.
Is crimini mushroom or chickpeas better for protein?
Chickpea is a great source of protein and it has 250% more protein than crimini mushroom - crimini mushroom has 2.5g of protein per 100 grams and chickpea has 8.9g of protein.
Does crimini mushroom or chickpeas have more carbohydrates?
By weight, crimini mushroom has signficantly fewer carbohydrates than chickpea - crimini mushroom has 4.3g of carbs for 100g and chickpea has 27.4g of carbohydrates.
Does crimini mushroom or chickpeas contain more potassium?
Both crimini mushroom and chickpeas are high in potassium. Crimini mushroom has 50% more potassium than chickpea - crimini mushroom has 448mg of potassium in 100 grams and chickpea has 291mg of potassium.