Crimini Mushroom vs. Eggplant
Nutrition comparison of Crimini Mushroom and Eggplant
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
crimini mushroom
versus
eggplant
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in crimini mushroom and eggplant:
- Both crimini mushroom and eggplant are high in potassium.
- Crimini mushroom has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12.
- Eggplant is a great source of dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Crimini Mushroom (Mushrooms, brown, italian, or crimini, raw) and Eggplant (Eggplant, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Crimini mushroom and eggplant contain similar amounts of calories - crimini mushroom has 22 calories per 100 grams and eggplant has 25 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, crimini mushroom is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and similar to eggplant for fat. Crimini mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 36:60:4 and for eggplant, 14:82:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Crimini Mushroom | Eggplant | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 36% | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 60% | 82% |
| Fat | 4% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Crimini mushroom and eggplant contain similar amounts of carbs - crimini mushroom has 4.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and eggplant has 5.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Eggplant is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 400% more dietary fiber than crimini mushroom - crimini mushroom has 0.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and eggplant has 3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Crimini mushroom and eggplant contain similar amounts of sugar - crimini mushroom has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and eggplant has 3.5g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Crimini mushroom and eggplant contain similar amounts of protein - crimini mushroom has 2.5g of protein per 100 grams and eggplant has 0.98g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both crimini mushroom and eggplant are low in saturated fat - crimini mushroom has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and eggplant has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Eggplant has more Vitamin C than crimini mushroom - eggplant has 2.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and crimini mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Eggplant and crimini mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - eggplant has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and crimini mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Crimini mushroom and eggplant contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - crimini mushroom has 3iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and eggplant does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Crimini mushroom and eggplant contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - crimini mushroom has 0.01mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and eggplant has 0.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Eggplant and crimini mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - eggplant has 3.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and crimini mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Crimini mushroom has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12. Both crimini mushroom and eggplant contain significant amounts of Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Crimini Mushroom | Eggplant | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.095 MG | 0.039 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.49 MG | 0.037 MG |
| Niacin | 3.8 MG | 0.649 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.5 MG | 0.281 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.11 MG | 0.084 MG |
| Folate | 25 UG | 22 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.1 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Crimini mushroom has 100% more calcium than eggplant - crimini mushroom has 18mg of calcium per 100 grams and eggplant has 9mg of calcium.
iron
Crimini mushroom and eggplant contain similar amounts of iron - crimini mushroom has 0.4mg of iron per 100 grams and eggplant has 0.23mg of iron.
potassium
Both crimini mushroom and eggplant are high in potassium. Crimini mushroom has 96% more potassium than eggplant - crimini mushroom has 448mg of potassium per 100 grams and eggplant has 229mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both crimini mushroom and eggplant contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Crimini Mushroom | Eggplant | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.04 G | 0.063 G |
| Total | 0.04 G | 0.063 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 Eggplant (Eggplant, raw) .
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FAQ
Does crimini mushroom or eggplant contain more calories in 100 grams?Crimini mushroom and eggplant contain similar amounts of calories - crimini mushroom has 22 calories in 100g and eggplant has 25 calories.
Is crimini mushroom or eggplant better for protein?
Crimini mushroom and eggplant contain similar amounts of protein - crimini mushroom has 2.5g of protein per 100 grams and eggplant has 0.98g of protein.
Does crimini mushroom or eggplant have more carbohydrates?
By weight, crimini mushroom and eggplant contain similar amounts of carbs - crimini mushroom has 4.3g of carbs for 100g and eggplant has 5.9g of carbohydrates.
Does crimini mushroom or eggplant contain more potassium?
Both crimini mushroom and eggplant are high in potassium. Crimini mushroom has 100% more potassium than eggplant - crimini mushroom has 448mg of potassium in 100 grams and eggplant has 229mg of potassium.