Crimini Mushroom vs. Nori
Nutrition comparison of Crimini Mushroom and Nori
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
crimini mushroom
versus
nori
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in crimini mushroom and nori:
- Both crimini mushroom and nori are high in potassium.
- Crimini mushroom has more niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, nori contains more folate.
- Nori is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C and calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Crimini Mushroom (Mushrooms, brown, italian, or crimini, raw) and Nori (Seaweed, laver, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Crimini mushroom and nori contain similar amounts of calories - crimini mushroom has 22 calories per 100 grams and nori has 35 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, crimini mushroom is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and heavier in fat compared to nori per calorie. Crimini mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 36:60:4 and for nori, 67:33:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Crimini Mushroom | Nori | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 36% | 67% |
| Carbohydrates | 60% | 33% |
| Fat | 4% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Crimini mushroom and nori contain similar amounts of carbs - crimini mushroom has 4.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and nori has 5.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Crimini mushroom and nori contain similar amounts of dietary fiber - crimini mushroom has 0.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and nori has 0.3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Crimini mushroom and nori contain similar amounts of sugar - crimini mushroom has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and nori has 0.49g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Nori has 132% more protein than crimini mushroom - crimini mushroom has 2.5g of protein per 100 grams and nori has 5.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both crimini mushroom and nori are low in saturated fat - crimini mushroom has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and nori has 0.06g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Nori is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than crimini mushroom - nori has 39mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and crimini mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Nori is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than crimini mushroom - nori has 260ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and crimini mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Crimini mushroom and nori contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - crimini mushroom has 3iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and nori does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Crimini mushroom and nori contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - crimini mushroom has 0.01mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and nori has 1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Nori and crimini mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - nori has 4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and crimini mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Crimini mushroom has more niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, nori contains more folate. Both crimini mushroom and nori contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin and Vitamin B6.
| Crimini Mushroom | Nori | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.095 MG | 0.098 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.49 MG | 0.446 MG |
| Niacin | 3.8 MG | 1.47 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.5 MG | 0.521 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.11 MG | 0.159 MG |
| Folate | 25 UG | 146 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.1 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Nori is an excellent source of calcium and it has 289% more calcium than crimini mushroom - crimini mushroom has 18mg of calcium per 100 grams and nori has 70mg of calcium.
iron
Nori has 350% more iron than crimini mushroom - crimini mushroom has 0.4mg of iron per 100 grams and nori has 1.8mg of iron.
potassium
Both crimini mushroom and nori are high in potassium. Crimini mushroom has 26% more potassium than nori - crimini mushroom has 448mg of potassium per 100 grams and nori has 356mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both crimini mushroom and nori contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Crimini Mushroom | Nori | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.04 G | 0.004 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.009 G |
| Total | 0.04 G | 0.013 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 Nori (Seaweed, laver, raw) .
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FAQ
Does crimini mushroom or nori contain more calories in 100 grams?Crimini mushroom and nori contain similar amounts of calories - crimini mushroom has 22 calories in 100g and nori has 35 calories.
Is crimini mushroom or nori better for protein?
Nori has 130% more protein than crimini mushroom - crimini mushroom has 2.5g of protein per 100 grams and nori has 5.8g of protein.
Does crimini mushroom or nori have more carbohydrates?
By weight, crimini mushroom and nori contain similar amounts of carbs - crimini mushroom has 4.3g of carbs for 100g and nori has 5.1g of carbohydrates.
Does crimini mushroom or nori contain more calcium?
Nori is a rich source of calcium and it has 290% more calcium than crimini mushroom - crimini mushroom has 18mg of calcium in 100 grams and nori has 70mg of calcium.
Does crimini mushroom or nori contain more potassium?
Both crimini mushroom and nori are high in potassium. Crimini mushroom has 30% more potassium than nori - crimini mushroom has 448mg of potassium in 100 grams and nori has 356mg of potassium.