Crimini Mushroom vs. Peanuts
Nutrition comparison of Crimini Mushroom and Peanuts
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
crimini mushroom
versus
peanuts
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in crimini mushroom and peanuts:
- Both crimini mushroom and peanuts are high in potassium.
- Crimini mushroom has 3.9 times less carbohydrates than peanut.
- Crimini mushroom has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, peanut contains more niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Peanut has signficantly more Vitamin E than crimini mushroom.
- Peanut is a great source of calcium.
- Peanut is an excellent source of dietary fiber and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Crimini Mushroom (Mushrooms, brown, italian, or crimini, raw) and Peanuts (Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, without salt) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Peanut is high in calories and crimini mushroom has 96% less calories than peanut - crimini mushroom has 22 calories per 100 grams and peanut has 587 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, crimini mushroom is heavier in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to peanuts per calorie. Crimini mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 36:60:4 and for peanuts, 16:14:71 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Crimini Mushroom | Peanuts | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 36% | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 60% | 14% |
| Fat | 4% | 71% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Crimini mushroom has 3.9 times less carbohydrates than peanut - crimini mushroom has 4.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and peanut has 21.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Peanut is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 13 times more dietary fiber than crimini mushroom - crimini mushroom has 0.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and peanut has 8.4g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Crimini mushroom and peanuts contain similar amounts of sugar - crimini mushroom has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and peanut has 4.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Peanut is an excellent source of protein and it has 874% more protein than crimini mushroom - crimini mushroom has 2.5g of protein per 100 grams and peanut has 24.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Peanut is high in saturated fat and crimini mushroom has 100% less saturated fat than peanut - crimini mushroom has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and peanut has 7.7g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both peanuts and crimini mushroom are low in trans fat - peanut has 0.03g of trans fat per 100 grams and crimini mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin D
Crimini mushroom and peanuts contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - crimini mushroom has 3iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and peanut does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Peanut has signficantly more Vitamin E than crimini mushroom - crimini mushroom has 0.01mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and peanut has 4.9mg of Vitamin E.
The B Vitamins
Crimini mushroom has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, peanut contains more niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both crimini mushroom and peanuts contain significant amounts of thiamin and pantothenic acid.
| Crimini Mushroom | Peanuts | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.095 MG | 0.152 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.49 MG | 0.197 MG |
| Niacin | 3.8 MG | 14.355 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.5 MG | 1.011 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.11 MG | 0.466 MG |
| Folate | 25 UG | 97 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.1 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Peanut is a great source of calcium and it has 222% more calcium than crimini mushroom - crimini mushroom has 18mg of calcium per 100 grams and peanut has 58mg of calcium.
iron
Peanut has 295% more iron than crimini mushroom - crimini mushroom has 0.4mg of iron per 100 grams and peanut has 1.6mg of iron.
potassium
Both crimini mushroom and peanuts are high in potassium. Peanut has 42% more potassium than crimini mushroom - crimini mushroom has 448mg of potassium per 100 grams and peanut has 634mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, peanut has more linoleic acid than crimini mushroom per 100 grams.
| Crimini Mushroom | Peanuts | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.04 G | 9.715 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.004 G |
| Total | 0.04 G | 9.719 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 Peanuts (Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, without salt) .
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FAQ
Does crimini mushroom or peanuts contain more calories in 100 grams?Peanut is high in calories and crimini mushroom has 100% less calories than peanut - crimini mushroom has 22 calories in 100g and peanut has 587 calories.
Is crimini mushroom or peanuts better for protein?
Peanut is a fantastic source of protein and it has 870% more protein than crimini mushroom - crimini mushroom has 2.5g of protein per 100 grams and peanut has 24.4g of protein.
Does crimini mushroom or peanuts have more carbohydrates?
By weight, crimini mushroom has 3.9 times fewer carbohydrates than peanut - crimini mushroom has 4.3g of carbs for 100g and peanut has 21.3g of carbohydrates.
Does crimini mushroom or peanuts contain more potassium?
Both crimini mushroom and peanuts are high in potassium. Peanut has 40% more potassium than crimini mushroom - crimini mushroom has 448mg of potassium in 100 grams and peanut has 634mg of potassium.