Crimini Mushroom vs. Spinach
Nutrition comparison of Crimini Mushroom and Spinach
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
crimini mushroom
versus
spinach
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in crimini mushroom and spinach:
- Both crimini mushroom and spinach are high in potassium.
- Crimini mushroom has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, spinach contains more folate.
- Spinach is a great source of dietary fiber and iron.
- Spinach is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K and calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Crimini Mushroom (Mushrooms, brown, italian, or crimini, raw) and Spinach (Spinach, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Crimini mushroom and spinach contain similar amounts of calories - crimini mushroom has 22 calories per 100 grams and spinach has 23 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, crimini mushroom is heavier in carbs, lighter in fat and similar to spinach for protein. Crimini mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 36:61:3 and for spinach, 39:49:12 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Crimini Mushroom | Spinach | |
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| Protein | 36% | 39% |
| Carbohydrates | 61% | 49% |
| Fat | 3% | 12% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both crimini mushroom and spinach are low in carbohydrates - crimini mushroom has 4.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and spinach has 3.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Spinach is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 267% more dietary fiber than crimini mushroom - crimini mushroom has 0.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and spinach has 2.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Crimini mushroom and spinach contain similar amounts of sugar - crimini mushroom has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and spinach has 0.42g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Crimini mushroom and spinach contain similar amounts of protein - crimini mushroom has 2.5g of protein per 100 grams and spinach has 2.9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both crimini mushroom and spinach are low in saturated fat - crimini mushroom has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and spinach has 0.06g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Spinach is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than crimini mushroom - spinach has 28.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and crimini mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Spinach is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than crimini mushroom - spinach has 469ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and crimini mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Crimini mushroom and spinach contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - crimini mushroom has 3iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and spinach does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Spinach has 202 times more Vitamin E than crimini mushroom - crimini mushroom has 0.01mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and spinach has 2mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Spinach is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has more Vitamin K than crimini mushroom - spinach has 482.9ug 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, spinach contains more folate. Both crimini mushroom and spinach contain significant amounts of thiamin and Vitamin B6.
| Crimini Mushroom | Spinach | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.095 MG | 0.078 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.49 MG | 0.189 MG |
| Niacin | 3.8 MG | 0.724 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.5 MG | 0.065 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.11 MG | 0.195 MG |
| Folate | 25 UG | 194 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.1 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Spinach is an excellent source of calcium and it has 450% more calcium than crimini mushroom - crimini mushroom has 18mg of calcium per 100 grams and spinach has 99mg of calcium.
iron
Spinach is a great source of iron and it has 578% more iron than crimini mushroom - crimini mushroom has 0.4mg of iron per 100 grams and spinach has 2.7mg of iron.
potassium
Both crimini mushroom and spinach are high in potassium. Spinach has 25% more potassium than crimini mushroom - crimini mushroom has 448mg of potassium per 100 grams and spinach has 558mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both crimini mushroom and spinach contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Crimini Mushroom | Spinach | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.04 G | 0.026 G |
| Total | 0.04 G | 0.026 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).
You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Crimini Mushroom or Spinach .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Crimini Mushroom (Mushrooms, brown, italian, or crimini, raw) and Spinach (Spinach, raw) .
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FAQ
Does crimini mushroom or spinach contain more calories in 100 grams?Crimini mushroom and spinach contain similar amounts of calories - crimini mushroom has 22 calories in 100g and spinach has 23 calories.
Is crimini mushroom or spinach better for protein?
Crimini mushroom and spinach contain similar amounts of protein - crimini mushroom has 2.5g of protein per 100 grams and spinach has 2.9g of protein.
Does crimini mushroom or spinach have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both crimini mushroom and spinach are low in carbohydrates - crimini mushroom has 4.3g of carbs for 100g and spinach has 3.6g of carbohydrates.
Does crimini mushroom or spinach contain more calcium?
Spinach is a rich source of calcium and it has 450% more calcium than crimini mushroom - crimini mushroom has 18mg of calcium in 100 grams and spinach has 99mg of calcium.
Does crimini mushroom or spinach contain more potassium?
Both crimini mushroom and spinach are high in potassium. Spinach has 30% more potassium than crimini mushroom - crimini mushroom has 448mg of potassium in 100 grams and spinach has 558mg of potassium.