Crimini Mushroom vs. Walnut
Nutrition comparison of Crimini Mushroom and Walnut
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
crimini mushroom
versus
walnut
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in crimini mushroom and walnut:
- Both crimini mushroom and walnut are high in potassium.
- Crimini mushroom has 69% less carbohydrates than walnut.
- Walnut has more thiamin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, crimini mushroom contains more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12.
- Walnut is a great source of iron.
- Walnut is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Crimini Mushroom (Mushrooms, brown, italian, or crimini, raw) and Walnut (Nuts, walnuts, english) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Walnut is high in calories and crimini mushroom has 97% less calories than walnut - crimini mushroom has 22 calories per 100 grams and walnut has 654 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, crimini mushroom is much heavier in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to walnut per calorie. Crimini mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 36:60:4 and for walnut, 9:8:84 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Crimini Mushroom | Walnut | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 36% | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 60% | 8% |
| Fat | 4% | 84% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Crimini mushroom has 69% less carbohydrates than walnut - crimini mushroom has 4.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and walnut has 13.7g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Walnut is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 10 times more dietary fiber than crimini mushroom - crimini mushroom has 0.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and walnut has 6.7g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Crimini mushroom and walnut contain similar amounts of sugar - crimini mushroom has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and walnut has 2.6g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Walnut is an excellent source of protein and it has 509% more protein than crimini mushroom - crimini mushroom has 2.5g of protein per 100 grams and walnut has 15.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Walnut is high in saturated fat and crimini mushroom has 100% less saturated fat than walnut - crimini mushroom has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and walnut has 6.1g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Walnut has more Vitamin C than crimini mushroom - walnut has 1.3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and crimini mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Walnut and crimini mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - walnut has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and crimini mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Crimini mushroom and walnut contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - crimini mushroom has 3iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and walnut does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Crimini mushroom and walnut contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - crimini mushroom has 0.01mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and walnut has 0.7mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Walnut and crimini mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - walnut has 2.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and crimini mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Walnut has more thiamin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, crimini mushroom contains more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12.
| Crimini Mushroom | Walnut | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.095 MG | 0.341 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.49 MG | 0.15 MG |
| Niacin | 3.8 MG | 1.125 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.5 MG | 0.57 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.11 MG | 0.537 MG |
| Folate | 25 UG | 98 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.1 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Walnut is an excellent source of calcium and it has 444% more calcium than crimini mushroom - crimini mushroom has 18mg of calcium per 100 grams and walnut has 98mg of calcium.
iron
Walnut is a great source of iron and it has 628% more iron than crimini mushroom - crimini mushroom has 0.4mg of iron per 100 grams and walnut has 2.9mg of iron.
potassium
Both crimini mushroom and walnut are high in potassium. Crimini mushroom is very similar to walnut for potassium - crimini mushroom has 448mg of potassium per 100 grams and walnut has 441mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, walnut has more linoleic acid than crimini mushroom per 100 grams.
| Crimini Mushroom | Walnut | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.04 G | 38.093 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.063 G |
| Total | 0.04 G | 38.156 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 Walnut (Nuts, walnuts, english) .
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FAQ
Does crimini mushroom or walnut contain more calories in 100 grams?Walnut is high in calories and crimini mushroom has 100% less calories than walnut - crimini mushroom has 22 calories in 100g and walnut has 654 calories.
Is crimini mushroom or walnut better for protein?
Walnut is a fantastic source of protein and it has 510% more protein than crimini mushroom - crimini mushroom has 2.5g of protein per 100 grams and walnut has 15.2g of protein.
Does crimini mushroom or walnut have more carbohydrates?
By weight, crimini mushroom has 70% fewer carbohydrates than walnut - crimini mushroom has 4.3g of carbs for 100g and walnut has 13.7g of carbohydrates.
Does crimini mushroom or walnut contain more calcium?
Walnut is a rich source of calcium and it has 440% more calcium than crimini mushroom - crimini mushroom has 18mg of calcium in 100 grams and walnut has 98mg of calcium.
Does crimini mushroom or walnut contain more potassium?
Both crimini mushroom and walnut are high in potassium. Crimini mushroom is very similar to walnut for potassium - crimini mushroom has 448mg of potassium in 100 grams and walnut has 441mg of potassium.