Shrimp vs. Crimini Mushroom
Nutrition comparison of Shrimp and Crimini Mushroom
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
shrimp
versus
crimini mushroom
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in shrimp and crimini mushroom:
- Crimini mushroom has 69% less calories than shrimp.
- Crimini mushroom has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid, however, shrimp contains more Vitamin B12.
- Crimini mushroom has signficantly less cholesterol than shrimp.
- Crimini mushroom is an excellent source of potassium.
- Shrimp is a great source of calcium.
- Shrimp is an excellent source of protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Shrimp (Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, raw (may contain additives to retain moisture)) and Crimini Mushroom (Mushrooms, brown, italian, or crimini, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Crimini mushroom has 69% less calories than shrimp - crimini mushroom has 22 calories per 100 grams and shrimp has 71 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, shrimp is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to crimini mushroom per calorie. Shrimp has a macronutrient ratio of 71:9:20 and for crimini mushroom, 36:60:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Shrimp | Crimini Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 71% | 36% |
| Carbohydrates | 9% | 60% |
| Fat | 20% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both crimini mushroom and shrimp are low in carbohydrates - crimini mushroom has 4.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.91g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Crimini mushroom has more dietary fiber than shrimp - crimini mushroom has 0.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and shrimp does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Shrimp has less sugar than crimini mushroom - crimini mushroom has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and shrimp does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Shrimp is an excellent source of protein and it has 444% more protein than crimini mushroom - crimini mushroom has 2.5g of protein per 100 grams and shrimp has 13.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both crimini mushroom and shrimp are low in saturated fat - crimini mushroom has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.26g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both shrimp and crimini mushroom are low in trans fat - shrimp has 0.02g of trans fat per 100 grams and crimini mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Crimini mushroom has signficantly less cholesterol than shrimp - shrimp has 126mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and crimini mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Shrimp has more Vitamin A than crimini mushroom - shrimp has 54ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and crimini mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Crimini mushroom and shrimp contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - crimini mushroom has 3iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and shrimp has 2iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Crimini mushroom and shrimp contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - crimini mushroom has 0.01mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and shrimp has 1.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Shrimp and crimini mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - shrimp has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and crimini mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Crimini mushroom has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid, however, shrimp contains more Vitamin B12. Both shrimp and crimini mushroom contain significant amounts of Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Shrimp | Crimini Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.02 MG | 0.095 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.015 MG | 0.49 MG |
| Niacin | 1.778 MG | 3.8 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.31 MG | 1.5 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.161 MG | 0.11 MG |
| Folate | 19 UG | 25 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.11 UG | 0.1 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Shrimp is a great source of calcium and it has 200% more calcium than crimini mushroom - crimini mushroom has 18mg of calcium per 100 grams and shrimp has 54mg of calcium.
iron
Crimini mushroom and shrimp contain similar amounts of iron - crimini mushroom has 0.4mg of iron per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.21mg of iron.
potassium
Crimini mushroom is an excellent source of potassium and it has 296% more potassium than shrimp - crimini mushroom has 448mg of potassium per 100 grams and shrimp has 113mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, shrimp has more linoleic acid than crimini mushroom per 100 grams.
| Shrimp | Crimini Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.006 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.095 G | 0.04 G |
| Total | 0.101 G | 0.04 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: Shrimp (Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, raw (may contain additives to retain moisture)) and Crimini Mushroom (Mushrooms, brown, italian, or crimini, raw) .
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FAQ
Does crimini mushroom or shrimp contain more calories in 100 grams?Crimini mushroom has 70% less calories than shrimp - crimini mushroom has 22 calories in 100g and shrimp has 71 calories.
Is crimini mushroom or shrimp better for protein?
Shrimp is a fantastic source of protein and it has 440% more protein than crimini mushroom - crimini mushroom has 2.5g of protein per 100 grams and shrimp has 13.6g of protein.
Does crimini mushroom or shrimp have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both crimini mushroom and shrimp are low in carbohydrates - crimini mushroom has 4.3g of carbs for 100g and shrimp has 0.91g of carbohydrates.
Does crimini mushroom or shrimp contain more potassium?
Crimini mushroom is a rich source of potassium and it has 300% more potassium than shrimp - crimini mushroom has 448mg of potassium in 100 grams and shrimp has 113mg of potassium.