Egg Yolk vs. Crimini Mushroom
Nutrition comparison of Egg Yolk and Crimini Mushroom
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
egg yolk
versus
crimini mushroom
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in egg yolk and crimini mushroom:
- Crimini mushroom has more niacin, however, egg yolk contains more Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
- Crimini mushroom is an excellent source of potassium.
- Egg yolk is a great source of iron.
- Egg yolk is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin D, calcium and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Egg Yolk (Egg, yolk, raw, fresh) and Crimini Mushroom (Mushrooms, brown, italian, or crimini, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Egg yolk is high in calories and crimini mushroom has 93% less calories than egg yolk - crimini mushroom has 22 calories per 100 grams and egg yolk has 322 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, egg yolk is lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to crimini mushroom per calorie. Egg yolk has a macronutrient ratio of 20:5:75 and for crimini mushroom, 36:60:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Egg Yolk | Crimini Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 20% | 36% |
| Carbohydrates | 5% | 60% |
| Fat | 75% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both crimini mushroom and egg yolk are low in carbohydrates - crimini mushroom has 4.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and egg yolk has 3.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Crimini mushroom has more dietary fiber than egg yolk - crimini mushroom has 0.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and egg yolk does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Crimini mushroom and egg yolk contain similar amounts of sugar - crimini mushroom has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and egg yolk has 0.56g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Egg yolk is an excellent source of protein and it has 534% more protein than crimini mushroom - crimini mushroom has 2.5g of protein per 100 grams and egg yolk has 15.9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Egg yolk is high in saturated fat and crimini mushroom has 100% less saturated fat than egg yolk - crimini mushroom has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and egg yolk has 9.6g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Egg yolk is high in cholesterol and crimini mushroom has less cholesterol than egg yolk - egg yolk has 1085mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and crimini mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Egg yolk is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than crimini mushroom - egg yolk has 381ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and crimini mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Egg yolk is an excellent source of Vitamin D and it has 71 times more Vitamin D than crimini mushroom - crimini mushroom has 3iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and egg yolk has 218iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Egg yolk has 257 times more Vitamin E than crimini mushroom - crimini mushroom has 0.01mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and egg yolk has 2.6mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Egg yolk and crimini mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - egg yolk has 0.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and crimini mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Crimini mushroom has more niacin, however, egg yolk contains more Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12. Both egg yolk and crimini mushroom contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin and pantothenic acid.
| Egg Yolk | Crimini Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.176 MG | 0.095 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.528 MG | 0.49 MG |
| Niacin | 0.024 MG | 3.8 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 2.99 MG | 1.5 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.35 MG | 0.11 MG |
| Folate | 146 UG | 25 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.95 UG | 0.1 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Egg yolk is an excellent source of calcium and it has 617% more calcium than crimini mushroom - crimini mushroom has 18mg of calcium per 100 grams and egg yolk has 129mg of calcium.
iron
Egg yolk is a great source of iron and it has 583% more iron than crimini mushroom - crimini mushroom has 0.4mg of iron per 100 grams and egg yolk has 2.7mg of iron.
potassium
Crimini mushroom is an excellent source of potassium and it has 311% more potassium than egg yolk - crimini mushroom has 448mg of potassium per 100 grams and egg yolk has 109mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, egg yolk has more linoleic acid than crimini mushroom per 100 grams.
| Egg Yolk | Crimini Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.438 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 3.538 G | 0.04 G |
| Total | 3.976 G | 0.04 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: Egg Yolk (Egg, yolk, raw, fresh) and Crimini Mushroom (Mushrooms, brown, italian, or crimini, raw) .
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FAQ
Does crimini mushroom or egg yolk contain more calories in 100 grams?Egg yolk is high in calories and crimini mushroom has 90% less calories than egg yolk - crimini mushroom has 22 calories in 100g and egg yolk has 322 calories.
Is crimini mushroom or egg yolk better for protein?
Egg yolk is a fantastic source of protein and it has 530% more protein than crimini mushroom - crimini mushroom has 2.5g of protein per 100 grams and egg yolk has 15.9g of protein.
Does crimini mushroom or egg yolk have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both crimini mushroom and egg yolk are low in carbohydrates - crimini mushroom has 4.3g of carbs for 100g and egg yolk has 3.6g of carbohydrates.
Does crimini mushroom or egg yolk contain more calcium?
Egg yolk is a rich source of calcium and it has 620% more calcium than crimini mushroom - crimini mushroom has 18mg of calcium in 100 grams and egg yolk has 129mg of calcium.
Does crimini mushroom or egg yolk contain more potassium?
Crimini mushroom is a rich source of potassium and it has 310% more potassium than egg yolk - crimini mushroom has 448mg of potassium in 100 grams and egg yolk has 109mg of potassium.