Crimini Mushroom vs. Paprika
Nutrition comparison of Crimini Mushroom and Paprika
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
crimini mushroom
versus
paprika
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in crimini mushroom and paprika:
- Both crimini mushroom and paprika are high in potassium.
- Crimini mushroom has 151.8 times less saturated fat than paprika.
- Crimini mushroom has 5 times less sugar than paprika.
- Paprika has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6, however, crimini mushroom contains more Vitamin B12.
- Paprika has signficantly more Vitamin K than crimini mushroom.
- Paprika is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin E, calcium, dietary fiber, iron and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Crimini Mushroom (Mushrooms, brown, italian, or crimini, raw) and Paprika (Spices, paprika) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Paprika is high in calories and crimini mushroom has 92% less calories than paprika - crimini mushroom has 22 calories per 100 grams and paprika has 282 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, crimini mushroom is much heavier in protein, heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to paprika per calorie. Crimini mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 36:60:4 and for paprika, 14:55:31 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Crimini Mushroom | Paprika | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 36% | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 60% | 55% |
| Fat | 4% | 31% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Paprika is high in carbohydrates and crimini mushroom has 92% less carbohydrates than paprika - crimini mushroom has 4.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and paprika has 54g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Paprika is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 57 times more dietary fiber than crimini mushroom - crimini mushroom has 0.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and paprika has 34.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Crimini mushroom has 5 times less sugar than paprika - crimini mushroom has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and paprika has 10.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Paprika is an excellent source of protein and it has 466% more protein than crimini mushroom - crimini mushroom has 2.5g of protein per 100 grams and paprika has 14.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Crimini mushroom has 151.8 times less saturated fat than paprika - crimini mushroom has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and paprika has 2.1g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Paprika has more Vitamin C than crimini mushroom - paprika has 0.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and crimini mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Paprika is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than crimini mushroom - paprika has 2463ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and crimini mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Crimini mushroom and paprika contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - crimini mushroom has 3iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and paprika does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Paprika is an excellent source of Vitamin E and it has 2909 times more Vitamin E than crimini mushroom - crimini mushroom has 0.01mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and paprika has 29.1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Paprika has signficantly more Vitamin K than crimini mushroom - paprika has 80.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and crimini mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Paprika has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6, however, crimini mushroom contains more Vitamin B12. Both crimini mushroom and paprika contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid and folate.
| Crimini Mushroom | Paprika | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.095 MG | 0.33 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.49 MG | 1.23 MG |
| Niacin | 3.8 MG | 10.06 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.5 MG | 2.51 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.11 MG | 2.141 MG |
| Folate | 25 UG | 49 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.1 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Paprika is an excellent source of calcium and it has 11 times more calcium than crimini mushroom - crimini mushroom has 18mg of calcium per 100 grams and paprika has 229mg of calcium.
iron
Paprika is an excellent source of iron and it has 51 times more iron than crimini mushroom - crimini mushroom has 0.4mg of iron per 100 grams and paprika has 21.1mg of iron.
potassium
Both crimini mushroom and paprika are high in potassium. Paprika has 409% more potassium than crimini mushroom - crimini mushroom has 448mg of potassium per 100 grams and paprika has 2280mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, paprika has more linoleic acid than crimini mushroom per 100 grams.
| Crimini Mushroom | Paprika | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.04 G | 7.314 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.047 G |
| Total | 0.04 G | 7.361 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 Paprika (Spices, paprika) .
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FAQ
Does crimini mushroom or paprika contain more calories in 100 grams?Paprika is high in calories and crimini mushroom has 90% less calories than paprika - crimini mushroom has 22 calories in 100g and paprika has 282 calories.
Is crimini mushroom or paprika better for protein?
Paprika is a fantastic source of protein and it has 470% more protein than crimini mushroom - crimini mushroom has 2.5g of protein per 100 grams and paprika has 14.1g of protein.
Does crimini mushroom or paprika have more carbohydrates?
By weight, paprika is high in carbohydrates and crimini mushroom has 90% fewer carbohydrates than paprika - crimini mushroom has 4.3g of carbs for 100g and paprika has 54g of carbohydrates.
Does crimini mushroom or paprika contain more calcium?
Paprika is a rich source of calcium and it has 11 times more calcium than crimini mushroom - crimini mushroom has 18mg of calcium in 100 grams and paprika has 229mg of calcium.
Does crimini mushroom or paprika contain more iron?
Paprika is an abundant source of iron and it has 51 times more iron than crimini mushroom - crimini mushroom has 0.4mg of iron in 100 grams and paprika has 21.1mg of iron.
Does crimini mushroom or paprika contain more potassium?
Both crimini mushroom and paprika are high in potassium. Paprika has 410% more potassium than crimini mushroom - crimini mushroom has 448mg of potassium in 100 grams and paprika has 2280mg of potassium.