Crimini Mushroom vs. Spirulina
Nutrition comparison of Crimini Mushroom and Spirulina
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
crimini mushroom
versus
spirulina
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in crimini mushroom and spirulina:
- Both crimini mushroom and spirulina are high in potassium.
- Crimini mushroom has 188.2 times less saturated fat than spirulina.
- Crimini mushroom has 4.5 times less carbohydrates than spirulina.
- Spirulina has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, crimini mushroom contains more Vitamin B12.
- Spirulina has signficantly more Vitamin C than crimini mushroom.
- Spirulina has signficantly more Vitamin E than crimini mushroom.
- Spirulina 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 Spirulina (Seaweed, spirulina, dried) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Spirulina is high in calories and crimini mushroom has 92% less calories than spirulina - crimini mushroom has 22 calories per 100 grams and spirulina has 290 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, crimini mushroom is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to spirulina per calorie. Crimini mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 36:60:4 and for spirulina, 59:25:17 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Crimini Mushroom | Spirulina | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 36% | 59% |
| Carbohydrates | 60% | 25% |
| Fat | 4% | 17% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Crimini mushroom has 4.5 times less carbohydrates than spirulina - crimini mushroom has 4.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and spirulina has 23.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Spirulina is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 500% more dietary fiber than crimini mushroom - crimini mushroom has 0.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and spirulina has 3.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Crimini mushroom and spirulina contain similar amounts of sugar - crimini mushroom has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and spirulina has 3.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Spirulina is an excellent source of protein and it has 21 times more protein than crimini mushroom - crimini mushroom has 2.5g of protein per 100 grams and spirulina has 57.5g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Crimini mushroom has 188.2 times less saturated fat than spirulina - crimini mushroom has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and spirulina has 2.7g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Spirulina has signficantly more Vitamin C than crimini mushroom - spirulina has 10.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and crimini mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Spirulina has more Vitamin A than crimini mushroom - spirulina has 29ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and crimini mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Crimini mushroom and spirulina contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - crimini mushroom has 3iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and spirulina does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Spirulina has signficantly more Vitamin E than crimini mushroom - crimini mushroom has 0.01mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and spirulina has 5mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Spirulina has more Vitamin K than crimini mushroom - spirulina has 25.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and crimini mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Spirulina has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, crimini mushroom contains more Vitamin B12.
| Crimini Mushroom | Spirulina | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.095 MG | 2.38 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.49 MG | 3.67 MG |
| Niacin | 3.8 MG | 12.82 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.5 MG | 3.48 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.11 MG | 0.364 MG |
| Folate | 25 UG | 94 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.1 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Spirulina is an excellent source of calcium and it has 567% more calcium than crimini mushroom - crimini mushroom has 18mg of calcium per 100 grams and spirulina has 120mg of calcium.
iron
Spirulina is an excellent source of iron and it has 70 times more iron than crimini mushroom - crimini mushroom has 0.4mg of iron per 100 grams and spirulina has 28.5mg of iron.
potassium
Both crimini mushroom and spirulina are high in potassium. Spirulina has 204% more potassium than crimini mushroom - crimini mushroom has 448mg of potassium per 100 grams and spirulina has 1363mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, spirulina has more linoleic acid than crimini mushroom per 100 grams.
| Crimini Mushroom | Spirulina | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.04 G | 1.254 G |
| Total | 0.04 G | 1.254 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 Spirulina (Seaweed, spirulina, dried) .
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FAQ
Does crimini mushroom or spirulina contain more calories in 100 grams?Spirulina is high in calories and crimini mushroom has 90% less calories than spirulina - crimini mushroom has 22 calories in 100g and spirulina has 290 calories.
Is crimini mushroom or spirulina better for protein?
Spirulina is a fantastic source of protein and it has 21 times more protein than crimini mushroom - crimini mushroom has 2.5g of protein per 100 grams and spirulina has 57.5g of protein.
Does crimini mushroom or spirulina have more carbohydrates?
By weight, crimini mushroom has 4.5 times fewer carbohydrates than spirulina - crimini mushroom has 4.3g of carbs for 100g and spirulina has 23.9g of carbohydrates.
Does crimini mushroom or spirulina contain more calcium?
Spirulina is a rich source of calcium and it has 570% more calcium than crimini mushroom - crimini mushroom has 18mg of calcium in 100 grams and spirulina has 120mg of calcium.
Does crimini mushroom or spirulina contain more iron?
Spirulina is an abundant source of iron and it has 70 times more iron than crimini mushroom - crimini mushroom has 0.4mg of iron in 100 grams and spirulina has 28.5mg of iron.
Does crimini mushroom or spirulina contain more potassium?
Both crimini mushroom and spirulina are high in potassium. Spirulina has 200% more potassium than crimini mushroom - crimini mushroom has 448mg of potassium in 100 grams and spirulina has 1363mg of potassium.