Whole Wheat Bread vs. Crimini Mushroom
Nutrition comparison of Whole Wheat Bread and Crimini Mushroom
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
whole wheat bread
versus
crimini mushroom
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in whole wheat bread and crimini mushroom:
- Both whole wheat bread and crimini mushroom are high in potassium.
- Crimini mushroom has 73% less sugar than whole wheat bread.
- Whole wheat bread has more thiamin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, crimini mushroom contains more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12.
- Whole wheat bread is a great source of iron.
- Whole wheat bread is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Whole Wheat Bread (Bread, multi-grain (includes whole-grain)) and Crimini Mushroom (Mushrooms, brown, italian, or crimini, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Whole wheat bread is high in calories and crimini mushroom has 92% less calories than whole wheat bread - whole wheat bread has 265 calories per 100 grams and crimini mushroom has 22 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, whole wheat bread is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and heavier in fat compared to crimini mushroom per calorie. Whole wheat bread has a macronutrient ratio of 20:66:14 and for crimini mushroom, 36:61:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Whole Wheat Bread | Crimini Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 20% | 36% |
| Carbohydrates | 66% | 61% |
| Fat | 14% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Whole wheat bread is high in carbohydrates and crimini mushroom has 90% less carbohydrates than whole wheat bread - whole wheat bread has 43.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and crimini mushroom has 4.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Whole wheat bread is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 11 times more dietary fiber than crimini mushroom - whole wheat bread has 7.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and crimini mushroom has 0.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Crimini mushroom has 73% less sugar than whole wheat bread - whole wheat bread has 6.4g of sugar per 100 grams and crimini mushroom has 1.7g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Whole wheat bread is an excellent source of protein and it has 434% more protein than crimini mushroom - whole wheat bread has 13.4g of protein per 100 grams and crimini mushroom has 2.5g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both whole wheat bread and crimini mushroom are low in saturated fat - whole wheat bread has 0.87g of saturated fat per 100 grams and crimini mushroom has 0.01g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Whole wheat bread and crimini mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - whole wheat bread has 0.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and crimini mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Crimini mushroom and whole wheat bread contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - crimini mushroom has 3iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and whole wheat bread does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Whole wheat bread and crimini mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - whole wheat bread has 0.37mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and crimini mushroom has 0.01mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Whole wheat bread and crimini mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - whole wheat bread has 1.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and crimini mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Whole wheat bread has more thiamin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, crimini mushroom contains more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12. Both whole wheat bread and crimini mushroom contain significant amounts of niacin.
| Whole Wheat Bread | Crimini Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.279 MG | 0.095 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.131 MG | 0.49 MG |
| Niacin | 4.042 MG | 3.8 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.336 MG | 1.5 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.263 MG | 0.11 MG |
| Folate | 75 UG | 25 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 0.1 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Whole wheat bread is an excellent source of calcium and it has 472% more calcium than crimini mushroom - whole wheat bread has 103mg of calcium per 100 grams and crimini mushroom has 18mg of calcium.
iron
Whole wheat bread is a great source of iron and it has 525% more iron than crimini mushroom - whole wheat bread has 2.5mg of iron per 100 grams and crimini mushroom has 0.4mg of iron.
potassium
Both whole wheat bread and crimini mushroom are high in potassium. Crimini mushroom has 95% more potassium than whole wheat bread - whole wheat bread has 230mg of potassium per 100 grams and crimini mushroom has 448mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, whole wheat bread has more linoleic acid than crimini mushroom per 100 grams.
| Whole Wheat Bread | Crimini Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.002 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 1.667 G | 0.04 G |
| Total | 1.669 G | 0.04 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: Whole Wheat Bread (Bread, multi-grain (includes whole-grain)) and Crimini Mushroom (Mushrooms, brown, italian, or crimini, raw) .
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FAQ
Does whole wheat bread or crimini mushroom contain more calories in 100 grams?Whole wheat bread is high in calories and crimini mushroom has 90% less calories than whole wheat bread - whole wheat bread has 265 calories in 100g and crimini mushroom has 22 calories.
Is whole wheat bread or crimini mushroom better for protein?
Whole wheat bread is a fantastic source of protein and it has 430% more protein than crimini mushroom - whole wheat bread has 13.4g of protein per 100 grams and crimini mushroom has 2.5g of protein.
Does whole wheat bread or crimini mushroom have more carbohydrates?
By weight, whole wheat bread is high in carbohydrates and crimini mushroom has 90% fewer carbohydrates than whole wheat bread - whole wheat bread has 43.3g of carbs for 100g and crimini mushroom has 4.3g of carbohydrates.
Does whole wheat bread or crimini mushroom contain more calcium?
Whole wheat bread is a rich source of calcium and it has 470% more calcium than crimini mushroom - whole wheat bread has 103mg of calcium in 100 grams and crimini mushroom has 18mg of calcium.
Does whole wheat bread or crimini mushroom contain more potassium?
Both whole wheat bread and crimini mushroom are high in potassium. Crimini mushroom has 100% more potassium than whole wheat bread - whole wheat bread has 230mg of potassium in 100 grams and crimini mushroom has 448mg of potassium.