Crimini Mushroom vs. Pork
Nutrition comparison of Crimini Mushroom and Cooked Pork
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
pork
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in crimini mushroom and pork:
- Both pork and crimini mushroom are high in potassium.
- Pork has more thiamin, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, crimini mushroom contains more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and folate.
- Pork is an excellent source of protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Crimini Mushroom (Mushrooms, brown, italian, or crimini, raw) and Pork (Pork, fresh, ground, cooked) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Pork is high in calories and crimini mushroom has 93% less calories than pork - pork has 297 calories per 100 grams and crimini mushroom has 22 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, crimini mushroom is much heavier in carbs, much lighter in fat and similar to pork for protein. Crimini mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 36:60:4 and for pork, 36:0:65 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Crimini Mushroom | Pork | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 36% | 36% |
| Carbohydrates | 60% | ~ |
| Fat | 4% | 65% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both crimini mushroom and pork are low in carbohydrates - crimini mushroom has 4.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and pork does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Crimini mushroom has more dietary fiber than pork - crimini mushroom has 0.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and pork does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Pork has less sugar than crimini mushroom - crimini mushroom has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and pork does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Pork is an excellent source of protein and it has 928% more protein than crimini mushroom - pork has 25.7g of protein per 100 grams and crimini mushroom has 2.5g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Pork is high in saturated fat and crimini mushroom has 100% less saturated fat than pork - pork has 7.7g of saturated fat per 100 grams and crimini mushroom has 0.01g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Crimini mushroom has less cholesterol than pork - pork has 94mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and crimini mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Pork has more Vitamin C than crimini mushroom - pork has 0.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and crimini mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Pork and crimini mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - pork has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and crimini mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Pork has 600% more Vitamin D than crimini mushroom - pork has 21iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and crimini mushroom has 3iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Pork and crimini mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pork has 0.21mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and crimini mushroom has 0.01mg of Vitamin E.
The B Vitamins
Pork has more thiamin, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, crimini mushroom contains more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and folate. Both crimini mushroom and pork contain significant amounts of niacin.
| Crimini Mushroom | Pork | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.095 MG | 0.706 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.49 MG | 0.22 MG |
| Niacin | 3.8 MG | 4.206 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.5 MG | 0.52 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.11 MG | 0.391 MG |
| Folate | 25 UG | 6 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.1 UG | 0.54 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Pork and crimini mushroom contain similar amounts of calcium - pork has 22mg of calcium per 100 grams and crimini mushroom has 18mg of calcium.
iron
Pork has 223% more iron than crimini mushroom - pork has 1.3mg of iron per 100 grams and crimini mushroom has 0.4mg of iron.
potassium
Both pork and crimini mushroom are high in potassium. Crimini mushroom has 24% more potassium than pork - pork has 362mg of potassium per 100 grams and crimini mushroom has 448mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, pork has more linoleic acid than crimini mushroom per 100 grams.
| Crimini Mushroom | Pork | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.04 G | 1.64 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.08 G |
| Total | 0.04 G | 1.72 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 Pork (Pork, fresh, ground, cooked) .
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FAQ
Does pork or crimini mushroom contain more calories in 100 grams?Pork is high in calories and crimini mushroom has 90% less calories than pork - pork has 297 calories in 100g and crimini mushroom has 22 calories.
Is pork or crimini mushroom better for protein?
Pork is a fantastic source of protein and it has 930% more protein than crimini mushroom - pork has 25.7g of protein per 100 grams and crimini mushroom has 2.5g of protein.
Does crimini mushroom or pork have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both crimini mushroom and pork are low in carbohydrates - crimini mushroom has 4.3g of carbs for 100g and pork has no carbs..
Does pork or crimini mushroom contain more potassium?
Both pork and crimini mushroom are high in potassium. Crimini mushroom has 20% more potassium than pork - pork has 362mg of potassium in 100 grams and crimini mushroom has 448mg of potassium.