Crimini Mushroom vs. Chili Pepper
Nutrition comparison of Crimini Mushroom and Chili Pepper
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
crimini mushroom
versus
chili pepper
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in crimini mushroom and chili pepper:
- Both crimini mushroom and chili pepper are high in potassium.
- Chili pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
- Crimini mushroom has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, chili pepper contains more Vitamin B6.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Crimini Mushroom (Mushrooms, brown, italian, or crimini, raw) and Chili Pepper (Peppers, hot chili, green, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Crimini mushroom and chili pepper contain similar amounts of calories - crimini mushroom has 22 calories per 100 grams and chili pepper has 40 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, crimini mushroom is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and similar to chili pepper for fat. Crimini mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 36:60:4 and for chili pepper, 17:79:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Crimini Mushroom | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 36% | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 60% | 79% |
| Fat | 4% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Crimini mushroom and chili pepper contain similar amounts of carbs - crimini mushroom has 4.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and chili pepper has 9.5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Chili pepper has 150% more dietary fiber than crimini mushroom - crimini mushroom has 0.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and chili pepper has 1.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Crimini mushroom and chili pepper contain similar amounts of sugar - crimini mushroom has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and chili pepper has 5.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Crimini mushroom and chili pepper contain similar amounts of protein - crimini mushroom has 2.5g of protein per 100 grams and chili pepper has 2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both crimini mushroom and chili pepper are low in saturated fat - crimini mushroom has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chili pepper has 0.02g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Chili pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than crimini mushroom - chili pepper has 242.5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and crimini mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Chili pepper has more Vitamin A than crimini mushroom - chili pepper has 59ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and crimini mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Crimini mushroom and chili pepper contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - crimini mushroom has 3iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and chili pepper does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Crimini mushroom and chili pepper contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - crimini mushroom has 0.01mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and chili pepper has 0.69mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Chili pepper has more Vitamin K than crimini mushroom - chili pepper has 14.3ug 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, chili pepper contains more Vitamin B6. Both crimini mushroom and chili pepper contain significant amounts of thiamin and folate.
| Crimini Mushroom | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.095 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.49 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Niacin | 3.8 MG | 0.95 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.5 MG | 0.061 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.11 MG | 0.278 MG |
| Folate | 25 UG | 23 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.1 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Crimini mushroom and chili pepper contain similar amounts of calcium - crimini mushroom has 18mg of calcium per 100 grams and chili pepper has 18mg of calcium.
iron
Chili pepper has 200% more iron than crimini mushroom - crimini mushroom has 0.4mg of iron per 100 grams and chili pepper has 1.2mg of iron.
potassium
Both crimini mushroom and chili pepper are high in potassium. Crimini mushroom has 32% more potassium than chili pepper - crimini mushroom has 448mg of potassium per 100 grams and chili pepper has 340mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, chili pepper has more linoleic acid than crimini mushroom per 100 grams.
| Crimini Mushroom | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.04 G | 0.104 G |
| Total | 0.04 G | 0.104 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 Chili Pepper (Peppers, hot chili, green, raw) .
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FAQ
Does crimini mushroom or chili pepper contain more calories in 100 grams?Crimini mushroom and chili pepper contain similar amounts of calories - crimini mushroom has 22 calories in 100g and chili pepper has 40 calories.
Is crimini mushroom or chili pepper better for protein?
Crimini mushroom and chili pepper contain similar amounts of protein - crimini mushroom has 2.5g of protein per 100 grams and chili pepper has 2g of protein.
Does crimini mushroom or chili pepper have more carbohydrates?
By weight, crimini mushroom and chili pepper contain similar amounts of carbs - crimini mushroom has 4.3g of carbs for 100g and chili pepper has 9.5g of carbohydrates.
Does crimini mushroom or chili pepper contain more potassium?
Both crimini mushroom and chili pepper are high in potassium. Crimini mushroom has 30% more potassium than chili pepper - crimini mushroom has 448mg of potassium in 100 grams and chili pepper has 340mg of potassium.