Crimini Mushroom vs. Sesame Seeds
Nutrition comparison of Crimini Mushroom and Sesame Seeds
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
crimini mushroom
versus
sesame seeds
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in crimini mushroom and sesame seeds:
- Both crimini mushroom and sesame seeds are high in potassium.
- Crimini mushroom has signficantly less carbohydrates than sesame seed.
- Sesame seed has more thiamin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, crimini mushroom contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12.
- Sesame seed is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber, iron and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Crimini Mushroom (Mushrooms, brown, italian, or crimini, raw) and Sesame Seeds (Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, roasted and toasted) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Sesame seed is high in calories and crimini mushroom has 96% less calories than sesame seed - crimini mushroom has 22 calories per 100 grams and sesame seed has 565 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, crimini mushroom is much heavier in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to sesame seeds per calorie. Crimini mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 36:60:4 and for sesame seeds, 11:17:72 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Crimini Mushroom | Sesame Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 36% | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 60% | 17% |
| Fat | 4% | 72% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Crimini mushroom has signficantly less carbohydrates than sesame seed - crimini mushroom has 4.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and sesame seed has 25.7g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Sesame seed is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 22 times more dietary fiber than crimini mushroom - crimini mushroom has 0.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and sesame seed has 14g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Sesame seed has less sugar than crimini mushroom - crimini mushroom has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and sesame seed does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Sesame seed is an excellent source of protein and it has 578% more protein than crimini mushroom - crimini mushroom has 2.5g of protein per 100 grams and sesame seed has 17g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Sesame seed is high in saturated fat and crimini mushroom has 100% less saturated fat than sesame seed - crimini mushroom has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and sesame seed has 6.7g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Sesame seeds and crimini mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - sesame seed has 2.7ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and crimini mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Crimini mushroom and sesame seeds contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - crimini mushroom has 3iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and sesame seed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Crimini mushroom and sesame seeds contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - crimini mushroom has 0.01mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and sesame seed does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Sesame seed has more thiamin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, crimini mushroom contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12. Both crimini mushroom and sesame seeds contain significant amounts of riboflavin and niacin.
| Crimini Mushroom | Sesame Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.095 MG | 0.803 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.49 MG | 0.251 MG |
| Niacin | 3.8 MG | 4.581 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.5 MG | 0.051 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.11 MG | 0.802 MG |
| Folate | 25 UG | 98 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.1 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Sesame seed is an excellent source of calcium and it has 53 times more calcium than crimini mushroom - crimini mushroom has 18mg of calcium per 100 grams and sesame seed has 989mg of calcium.
iron
Sesame seed is an excellent source of iron and it has 35 times more iron than crimini mushroom - crimini mushroom has 0.4mg of iron per 100 grams and sesame seed has 14.8mg of iron.
potassium
Both crimini mushroom and sesame seeds are high in potassium. Crimini mushroom is very similar to crimini mushroom for potassium - crimini mushroom has 448mg of potassium per 100 grams and sesame seed has 475mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, sesame seed has more linoleic acid than crimini mushroom per 100 grams.
| Crimini Mushroom | Sesame Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.04 G | 20.654 G |
| Total | 0.04 G | 20.654 G |
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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 Sesame Seeds (Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, roasted and toasted) .
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FAQ
Does crimini mushroom or sesame seeds contain more calories in 100 grams?Sesame seed is high in calories and crimini mushroom has 100% less calories than sesame seed - crimini mushroom has 22 calories in 100g and sesame seed has 565 calories.
Is crimini mushroom or sesame seeds better for protein?
Sesame seed is a fantastic source of protein and it has 580% more protein than crimini mushroom - crimini mushroom has 2.5g of protein per 100 grams and sesame seed has 17g of protein.
Does crimini mushroom or sesame seeds have more carbohydrates?
By weight, crimini mushroom has signficantly fewer carbohydrates than sesame seed - crimini mushroom has 4.3g of carbs for 100g and sesame seed has 25.7g of carbohydrates.
Does crimini mushroom or sesame seeds contain more calcium?
Sesame seed is a rich source of calcium and it has 53 times more calcium than crimini mushroom - crimini mushroom has 18mg of calcium in 100 grams and sesame seed has 989mg of calcium.
Does crimini mushroom or sesame seeds contain more iron?
Sesame seed is an abundant source of iron and it has 35 times more iron than crimini mushroom - crimini mushroom has 0.4mg of iron in 100 grams and sesame seed has 14.8mg of iron.
Does crimini mushroom or sesame seeds contain more potassium?
Both crimini mushroom and sesame seeds are high in potassium. Crimini mushroom is very similar to crimini mushroom for potassium - crimini mushroom has 448mg of potassium in 100 grams and sesame seed has 475mg of potassium.