Crimini Mushroom vs. Russet Potato
Nutrition comparison of Crimini Mushroom and Russet Potato
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
crimini mushroom
versus
russet potato
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in crimini mushroom and russet potato:
- Both crimini mushroom and russet potato are high in potassium.
- Crimini mushroom has 3.2 times less carbohydrates than russet potato.
- Crimini mushroom has 72% less calories than russet potato.
- Crimini mushroom has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, russet potato contains more Vitamin B6.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Crimini Mushroom (Mushrooms, brown, italian, or crimini, raw) and Russet Potato (Potatoes, russet, flesh and skin, raw (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Crimini mushroom has 72% less calories than russet potato - crimini mushroom has 22 calories per 100 grams and russet potato has 79 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, crimini mushroom is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and similar to russet potato for fat. Crimini mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 36:60:4 and for russet potato, 11:89:1 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Crimini Mushroom | Russet Potato | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 36% | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 60% | 89% |
| Fat | 4% | 1% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Crimini mushroom has 3.2 times less carbohydrates than russet potato - crimini mushroom has 4.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and russet potato has 18.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Russet potato has 117% more dietary fiber than crimini mushroom - crimini mushroom has 0.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and russet potato has 1.3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Crimini mushroom and russet potato contain similar amounts of sugar - crimini mushroom has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and russet potato has 0.62g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Crimini mushroom and russet potato contain similar amounts of protein - crimini mushroom has 2.5g of protein per 100 grams and russet potato has 2.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both crimini mushroom and russet potato are low in saturated fat - crimini mushroom has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and russet potato has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Russet potato has more Vitamin C than crimini mushroom - russet potato has 5.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and crimini mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Russet potato and crimini mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - russet potato has 0.3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and crimini mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Crimini mushroom and russet potato contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - crimini mushroom has 3iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and russet potato does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Crimini mushroom and russet potato contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - crimini mushroom has 0.01mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and russet potato has 0.01mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Russet potato and crimini mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - russet potato has 1.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and crimini mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Crimini mushroom has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, russet potato contains more Vitamin B6. Both crimini mushroom and russet potato contain significant amounts of thiamin and folate.
| Crimini Mushroom | Russet Potato | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.095 MG | 0.082 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.49 MG | 0.033 MG |
| Niacin | 3.8 MG | 1.035 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.5 MG | 0.301 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.11 MG | 0.345 MG |
| Folate | 25 UG | 14 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.1 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Crimini mushroom and russet potato contain similar amounts of calcium - crimini mushroom has 18mg of calcium per 100 grams and russet potato has 13mg of calcium.
iron
Russet potato has 115% more iron than crimini mushroom - crimini mushroom has 0.4mg of iron per 100 grams and russet potato has 0.86mg of iron.
potassium
Both crimini mushroom and russet potato are high in potassium. Crimini mushroom has a little more potassium (7%) than russet potato by weight - crimini mushroom has 448mg of potassium per 100 grams and russet potato has 417mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both crimini mushroom and russet potato contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Crimini Mushroom | Russet Potato | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.04 G | 0.032 G |
| Total | 0.04 G | 0.032 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 Russet Potato (Potatoes, russet, flesh and skin, raw (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)) .
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FAQ
Does crimini mushroom or russet potato contain more calories in 100 grams?Crimini mushroom has 70% less calories than russet potato - crimini mushroom has 22 calories in 100g and russet potato has 79 calories.
Is crimini mushroom or russet potato better for protein?
Crimini mushroom and russet potato contain similar amounts of protein - crimini mushroom has 2.5g of protein per 100 grams and russet potato has 2.1g of protein.
Does crimini mushroom or russet potato have more carbohydrates?
By weight, crimini mushroom has 3.2 times fewer carbohydrates than russet potato - crimini mushroom has 4.3g of carbs for 100g and russet potato has 18.1g of carbohydrates.
Does crimini mushroom or russet potato contain more potassium?
Both crimini mushroom and russet potato are high in potassium. Crimini mushroom has a little more potassium ( 10%) than russet potato by weight - crimini mushroom has 448mg of potassium in 100 grams and russet potato has 417mg of potassium.