Crimini Mushroom vs. Lentils
Nutrition comparison of Crimini Mushroom and Cooked Lentils
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
lentils
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in crimini mushroom and lentils:
- Both crimini mushroom and lentils are high in potassium.
- Crimini mushroom has 3.6 times less carbohydrates than lentil.
- Crimini mushroom has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, lentil contains more folate.
- Lentil is a great source of protein.
- Lentil is an excellent source of dietary fiber and iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Crimini Mushroom (Mushrooms, brown, italian, or crimini, raw) and Lentils (Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Lentil is high in calories and crimini mushroom has 81% less calories than lentil - crimini mushroom has 22 calories per 100 grams and lentil has 116 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, crimini mushroom is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and similar to lentils for fat. Crimini mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 36:60:4 and for lentils, 30:67:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Crimini Mushroom | Lentils | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 36% | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 60% | 67% |
| Fat | 4% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Crimini mushroom has 3.6 times less carbohydrates than lentil - crimini mushroom has 4.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and lentil has 20.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Lentil is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 12 times more dietary fiber than crimini mushroom - crimini mushroom has 0.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and lentil has 7.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Crimini mushroom and lentils contain similar amounts of sugar - crimini mushroom has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and lentil has 1.8g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Lentil is a great source of protein and it has 261% more protein than crimini mushroom - crimini mushroom has 2.5g of protein per 100 grams and lentil has 9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both crimini mushroom and lentils are low in saturated fat - crimini mushroom has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and lentil has 0.05g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Lentil has more Vitamin C than crimini mushroom - lentil has 1.5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and crimini mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Lentils and crimini mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - lentil has 2.4ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and crimini mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Crimini mushroom and lentils contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - crimini mushroom has 3iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and lentil does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Crimini mushroom and lentils contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - crimini mushroom has 0.01mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and lentil has 0.11mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Lentils and crimini mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - lentil has 1.7ug 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, lentil contains more folate. Both crimini mushroom and lentils contain significant amounts of thiamin and Vitamin B6.
| Crimini Mushroom | Lentils | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.095 MG | 0.169 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.49 MG | 0.073 MG |
| Niacin | 3.8 MG | 1.06 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.5 MG | 0.638 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.11 MG | 0.178 MG |
| Folate | 25 UG | 181 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.1 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Crimini mushroom and lentils contain similar amounts of calcium - crimini mushroom has 18mg of calcium per 100 grams and lentil has 19mg of calcium.
iron
Lentil is an excellent source of iron and it has 733% more iron than crimini mushroom - crimini mushroom has 0.4mg of iron per 100 grams and lentil has 3.3mg of iron.
potassium
Both crimini mushroom and lentils are high in potassium. Crimini mushroom has 21% more potassium than lentil - crimini mushroom has 448mg of potassium per 100 grams and lentil has 369mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, lentil has more linoleic acid than crimini mushroom per 100 grams.
| Crimini Mushroom | Lentils | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.04 G | 0.137 G |
| Total | 0.04 G | 0.137 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 Lentils (Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt) .
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FAQ
Does crimini mushroom or lentils contain more calories in 100 grams?Lentil is high in calories and crimini mushroom has 80% less calories than lentil - crimini mushroom has 22 calories in 100g and lentil has 116 calories.
Is crimini mushroom or lentils better for protein?
Lentil is a great source of protein and it has 260% more protein than crimini mushroom - crimini mushroom has 2.5g of protein per 100 grams and lentil has 9g of protein.
Does crimini mushroom or lentils have more carbohydrates?
By weight, crimini mushroom has 3.6 times fewer carbohydrates than lentil - crimini mushroom has 4.3g of carbs for 100g and lentil has 20.1g of carbohydrates.
Does crimini mushroom or lentils contain more iron?
Lentil is an abundant source of iron and it has 730% more iron than crimini mushroom - crimini mushroom has 0.4mg of iron in 100 grams and lentil has 3.3mg of iron.
Does crimini mushroom or lentils contain more potassium?
Both crimini mushroom and lentils are high in potassium. Crimini mushroom has 20% more potassium than lentil - crimini mushroom has 448mg of potassium in 100 grams and lentil has 369mg of potassium.