Crimini Mushroom vs. Tofu
Nutrition comparison of Crimini Mushroom and Tofu
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
crimini mushroom
versus
tofu
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in crimini mushroom and tofu:
- Crimini mushroom has 71% less calories than tofu.
- Crimini mushroom has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12.
- Crimini mushroom is an excellent source of potassium.
- Tofu is a great source of protein.
- Tofu is an excellent source of calcium and iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Crimini Mushroom (Mushrooms, brown, italian, or crimini, raw) and Tofu (Tofu, raw, regular, prepared with calcium sulfate) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Crimini mushroom has 71% less calories than tofu - crimini mushroom has 22 calories per 100 grams and tofu has 76 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, crimini mushroom is much heavier in carbs, much lighter in fat and similar to tofu for protein. Crimini mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 36:60:4 and for tofu, 39:9:52 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Crimini Mushroom | Tofu | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 36% | 39% |
| Carbohydrates | 60% | 9% |
| Fat | 4% | 52% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both crimini mushroom and tofu are low in carbohydrates - crimini mushroom has 4.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and tofu has 1.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Crimini mushroom and tofu contain similar amounts of dietary fiber - crimini mushroom has 0.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and tofu has 0.3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Crimini mushroom and tofu contain similar amounts of sugar - crimini mushroom has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and tofu has 0.62g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Tofu is a great source of protein and it has 223% more protein than crimini mushroom - crimini mushroom has 2.5g of protein per 100 grams and tofu has 8.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both crimini mushroom and tofu are low in saturated fat - crimini mushroom has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and tofu has 0.69g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Tofu and crimini mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - tofu has 0.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and crimini mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Tofu has more Vitamin A than crimini mushroom - tofu has 25.5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and crimini mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Crimini mushroom and tofu contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - crimini mushroom has 3iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and tofu does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Crimini mushroom and tofu contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - crimini mushroom has 0.01mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and tofu has 0.01mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Tofu and crimini mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - tofu has 2.4ug 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. Both crimini mushroom and tofu contain significant amounts of thiamin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Crimini Mushroom | Tofu | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.095 MG | 0.081 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.49 MG | 0.052 MG |
| Niacin | 3.8 MG | 0.195 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.5 MG | 0.068 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.11 MG | 0.047 MG |
| Folate | 25 UG | 15 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.1 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Tofu is an excellent source of calcium and it has 18 times more calcium than crimini mushroom - crimini mushroom has 18mg of calcium per 100 grams and tofu has 350mg of calcium.
iron
Tofu is an excellent source of iron and it has 12 times more iron than crimini mushroom - crimini mushroom has 0.4mg of iron per 100 grams and tofu has 5.4mg of iron.
potassium
Crimini mushroom is an excellent source of potassium and it has 270% more potassium than tofu - crimini mushroom has 448mg of potassium per 100 grams and tofu has 121mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, tofu has more linoleic acid than crimini mushroom per 100 grams.
| Crimini Mushroom | Tofu | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.04 G | 2.38 G |
| Total | 0.04 G | 2.38 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 Tofu (Tofu, raw, regular, prepared with calcium sulfate) .
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FAQ
Does crimini mushroom or tofu contain more calories in 100 grams?Crimini mushroom has 70% less calories than tofu - crimini mushroom has 22 calories in 100g and tofu has 76 calories.
Is crimini mushroom or tofu better for protein?
Tofu is a great source of protein and it has 220% more protein than crimini mushroom - crimini mushroom has 2.5g of protein per 100 grams and tofu has 8.1g of protein.
Does crimini mushroom or tofu have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both crimini mushroom and tofu are low in carbohydrates - crimini mushroom has 4.3g of carbs for 100g and tofu has 1.9g of carbohydrates.
Does crimini mushroom or tofu contain more calcium?
Tofu is a rich source of calcium and it has 18 times more calcium than crimini mushroom - crimini mushroom has 18mg of calcium in 100 grams and tofu has 350mg of calcium.
Does crimini mushroom or tofu contain more iron?
Tofu is an abundant source of iron and it has 12 times more iron than crimini mushroom - crimini mushroom has 0.4mg of iron in 100 grams and tofu has 5.4mg of iron.
Does crimini mushroom or tofu contain more potassium?
Crimini mushroom is a rich source of potassium and it has 270% more potassium than tofu - crimini mushroom has 448mg of potassium in 100 grams and tofu has 121mg of potassium.