Crimini Mushroom vs. Squash
Nutrition comparison of Crimini Mushroom and Cooked Squash
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
squash
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in crimini mushroom and squash:
- Both crimini mushroom and squash are high in potassium.
- Crimini mushroom has 59% less carbohydrates than squash.
- Crimini mushroom has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12.
- Squash is a great source of Vitamin C and calcium.
- Squash is an excellent source of Vitamin A and dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Crimini Mushroom (Mushrooms, brown, italian, or crimini, raw) and Squash (Squash, winter, butternut, cooked, baked, without salt) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Crimini mushroom and squash contain similar amounts of calories - crimini mushroom has 22 calories per 100 grams and squash has 40 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, crimini mushroom is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and similar to squash for fat. Crimini mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 36:60:4 and for squash, 8:91:2 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Crimini Mushroom | Squash | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 36% | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 60% | 91% |
| Fat | 4% | 2% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Crimini mushroom has 59% less carbohydrates than squash - crimini mushroom has 4.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and squash has 10.5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Squash is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 433% more dietary fiber than crimini mushroom - crimini mushroom has 0.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and squash has 3.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Crimini mushroom and squash contain similar amounts of sugar - crimini mushroom has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and squash has 2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Crimini mushroom has 178% more protein than squash - crimini mushroom has 2.5g of protein per 100 grams and squash has 0.9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both crimini mushroom and squash are low in saturated fat - crimini mushroom has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and squash has 0.02g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Squash is a great source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than crimini mushroom - squash has 15.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and crimini mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Squash is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than crimini mushroom - squash has 558ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and crimini mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Crimini mushroom and squash contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - crimini mushroom has 3iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and squash does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Crimini mushroom and squash contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - crimini mushroom has 0.01mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and squash has 1.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Squash and crimini mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - squash has 1ug 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. Both crimini mushroom and squash contain significant amounts of thiamin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Crimini Mushroom | Squash | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.095 MG | 0.072 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.49 MG | 0.017 MG |
| Niacin | 3.8 MG | 0.969 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.5 MG | 0.359 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.11 MG | 0.124 MG |
| Folate | 25 UG | 19 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.1 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Squash is a great source of calcium and it has 128% more calcium than crimini mushroom - crimini mushroom has 18mg of calcium per 100 grams and squash has 41mg of calcium.
iron
Crimini mushroom and squash contain similar amounts of iron - crimini mushroom has 0.4mg of iron per 100 grams and squash has 0.6mg of iron.
potassium
Both crimini mushroom and squash are high in potassium. Crimini mushroom has 58% more potassium than squash - crimini mushroom has 448mg of potassium per 100 grams and squash has 284mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both crimini mushroom and squash contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Crimini Mushroom | Squash | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.04 G | 0.014 G |
| Total | 0.04 G | 0.014 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 Squash (Squash, winter, butternut, cooked, baked, without salt) .
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FAQ
Does crimini mushroom or squash contain more calories in 100 grams?Crimini mushroom and squash contain similar amounts of calories - crimini mushroom has 22 calories in 100g and squash has 40 calories.
Is crimini mushroom or squash better for protein?
Crimini mushroom has 180% more protein than squash - crimini mushroom has 2.5g of protein per 100 grams and squash has 0.9g of protein.
Does crimini mushroom or squash have more carbohydrates?
By weight, crimini mushroom has 60% fewer carbohydrates than squash - crimini mushroom has 4.3g of carbs for 100g and squash has 10.5g of carbohydrates.
Does crimini mushroom or squash contain more potassium?
Both crimini mushroom and squash are high in potassium. Crimini mushroom has 60% more potassium than squash - crimini mushroom has 448mg of potassium in 100 grams and squash has 284mg of potassium.