Crimini Mushroom vs. Yellow Corn
Nutrition comparison of Crimini Mushroom and Cooked Yellow Corn
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
crimini mushroom
versus
cooked
yellow corn
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in crimini mushroom and yellow corn:
- Both crimini mushroom and yellow corn are high in potassium.
- Crimini mushroom has 3.8 times less carbohydrates than yellow corn.
- Crimini mushroom has more riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B12.
- Crimini mushroom has signficantly less calories than yellow corn.
- Yellow corn is a great source of dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Crimini Mushroom (Mushrooms, brown, italian, or crimini, raw) and Yellow Corn (Corn, sweet, yellow, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Crimini mushroom has signficantly less calories than yellow corn - crimini mushroom has 22 calories per 100 grams and yellow corn has 96 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, crimini mushroom is much heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and lighter in fat compared to yellow corn per calorie. Crimini mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 36:60:4 and for yellow corn, 12:76:12 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Crimini Mushroom | Yellow Corn | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 36% | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 60% | 76% |
| Fat | 4% | 12% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Crimini mushroom has 3.8 times less carbohydrates than yellow corn - crimini mushroom has 4.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and yellow corn has 21g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Yellow corn is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 300% more dietary fiber than crimini mushroom - crimini mushroom has 0.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and yellow corn has 2.4g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Crimini mushroom and yellow corn contain similar amounts of sugar - crimini mushroom has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and yellow corn has 4.5g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Crimini mushroom and yellow corn contain similar amounts of protein - crimini mushroom has 2.5g of protein per 100 grams and yellow corn has 3.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both crimini mushroom and yellow corn are low in saturated fat - crimini mushroom has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and yellow corn has 0.2g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Yellow corn has more Vitamin C than crimini mushroom - yellow corn has 5.5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and crimini mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Yellow corn has more Vitamin A than crimini mushroom - yellow corn has 13ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and crimini mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Crimini mushroom and yellow corn contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - crimini mushroom has 3iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and yellow corn does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Crimini mushroom and yellow corn contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - crimini mushroom has 0.01mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and yellow corn has 0.09mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Yellow corn and crimini mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - yellow corn has 0.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and crimini mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Crimini mushroom has more riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B12. Both crimini mushroom and yellow corn contain significant amounts of thiamin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Crimini Mushroom | Yellow Corn | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.095 MG | 0.093 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.49 MG | 0.057 MG |
| Niacin | 3.8 MG | 1.683 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.5 MG | 0.792 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.11 MG | 0.139 MG |
| Folate | 25 UG | 23 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.1 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Crimini mushroom has 500% more calcium than yellow corn - crimini mushroom has 18mg of calcium per 100 grams and yellow corn has 3mg of calcium.
iron
Crimini mushroom and yellow corn contain similar amounts of iron - crimini mushroom has 0.4mg of iron per 100 grams and yellow corn has 0.45mg of iron.
potassium
Both crimini mushroom and yellow corn are high in potassium. Crimini mushroom has 106% more potassium than yellow corn - crimini mushroom has 448mg of potassium per 100 grams and yellow corn has 218mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, yellow corn has more linoleic acid than crimini mushroom per 100 grams.
| Crimini Mushroom | Yellow Corn | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.04 G | 0.586 G |
| Total | 0.04 G | 0.586 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 Yellow Corn (Corn, sweet, yellow, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt) .
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FAQ
Does crimini mushroom or yellow corn contain more calories in 100 grams?Crimini mushroom has signficantly less calories than yellow corn - crimini mushroom has 22 calories in 100g and yellow corn has 96 calories.
Is crimini mushroom or yellow corn better for protein?
Crimini mushroom and yellow corn contain similar amounts of protein - crimini mushroom has 2.5g of protein per 100 grams and yellow corn has 3.4g of protein.
Does crimini mushroom or yellow corn have more carbohydrates?
By weight, crimini mushroom has 3.8 times fewer carbohydrates than yellow corn - crimini mushroom has 4.3g of carbs for 100g and yellow corn has 21g of carbohydrates.
Does crimini mushroom or yellow corn contain more potassium?
Both crimini mushroom and yellow corn are high in potassium. Crimini mushroom has 110% more potassium than yellow corn - crimini mushroom has 448mg of potassium in 100 grams and yellow corn has 218mg of potassium.