Crimini Mushroom vs. Onion

Nutrition comparison of Crimini Mushroom and Onion


Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of crimini mushroom versus onion (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in crimini mushroom and onion:

  • Crimini mushroom has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12.
  • Crimini mushroom is an excellent source of potassium.
Detailed nutritional comparison of crimini mushroom and onion is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Crimini Mushroom (Mushrooms, brown, italian, or crimini, raw) and Onion (Onions, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Crimini mushroom and onion contain similar amounts of calories - crimini mushroom has 22 calories per 100 grams and onion has 40 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, crimini mushroom is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and similar to onion for fat. Crimini mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 36:61:3 and for onion, 10:88:2 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Crimini Mushroom Onion
Protein 36% 10%
Carbohydrates 61% 88%
Fat 3% 2%
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carbohydrates

Crimini mushroom and onion contain similar amounts of carbs - crimini mushroom has 4.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and onion has 9.3g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Onion has 183% more dietary fiber than crimini mushroom - crimini mushroom has 0.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and onion has 1.7g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Crimini mushroom and onion contain similar amounts of sugar - crimini mushroom has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and onion has 4.2g of sugar.

Protein

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Crimini mushroom and onion contain similar amounts of protein - crimini mushroom has 2.5g of protein per 100 grams and onion has 1.1g of protein.

Fat

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Both crimini mushroom and onion are low in saturated fat - crimini mushroom has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and onion has 0.04g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Onion has more Vitamin C than crimini mushroom - onion has 7.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and crimini mushroom does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin A

Onion and crimini mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - onion has 0.6ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and crimini mushroom does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin D

Crimini mushroom and onion contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - crimini mushroom has 3iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and onion does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin E

Crimini mushroom and onion contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - crimini mushroom has 0.01mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and onion has 0.02mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Onion and crimini mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - onion has 0.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and crimini mushroom does not contain significant amounts.

The B Vitamins

Crimini mushroom has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12. Both crimini mushroom and onion contain significant amounts of Vitamin B6 and folate.

Crimini Mushroom Onion
Thiamin 0.095 MG 0.046 MG
Riboflavin 0.49 MG 0.027 MG
Niacin 3.8 MG 0.116 MG
Pantothenic acid 1.5 MG 0.123 MG
Vitamin B6 0.11 MG 0.12 MG
Folate 25 UG 19 UG
Vitamin B12 0.1 UG ~

Minerals

calcium

Crimini mushroom and onion contain similar amounts of calcium - crimini mushroom has 18mg of calcium per 100 grams and onion has 23mg of calcium.

iron

Crimini mushroom and onion contain similar amounts of iron - crimini mushroom has 0.4mg of iron per 100 grams and onion has 0.21mg of iron.

potassium

Crimini mushroom is an excellent source of potassium and it has 207% more potassium than onion - crimini mushroom has 448mg of potassium per 100 grams and onion has 146mg of potassium.

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both crimini mushroom and onion contain small amounts of linoleic acid.

Crimini Mushroom Onion
linoleic acid 0.04 G 0.013 G
Total 0.04 G 0.013 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).

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Note: The specific food items compared are: Crimini Mushroom (Mushrooms, brown, italian, or crimini, raw) and Onion (Onions, raw) .

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FAQ

Does crimini mushroom or onion contain more calories in 100 grams?
Crimini mushroom and onion contain similar amounts of calories - crimini mushroom has 22 calories in 100g and onion has 40 calories.

Is crimini mushroom or onion better for protein?
Crimini mushroom and onion contain similar amounts of protein - crimini mushroom has 2.5g of protein per 100 grams and onion has 1.1g of protein.

Does crimini mushroom or onion have more carbohydrates?
By weight, crimini mushroom and onion contain similar amounts of carbs - crimini mushroom has 4.3g of carbs for 100g and onion has 9.3g of carbohydrates.

Does crimini mushroom or onion contain more potassium?
Crimini mushroom is a rich source of potassium and it has 210% more potassium than onion - crimini mushroom has 448mg of potassium in 100 grams and onion has 146mg of potassium.