Crimini Mushroom vs. Zucchini
Nutrition comparison of Crimini Mushroom and Zucchini
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
crimini mushroom
versus
zucchini
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in crimini mushroom and zucchini:
- Both crimini mushroom and zucchini are high in potassium.
- Crimini mushroom has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12.
- Zucchini is a great source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Crimini Mushroom (Mushrooms, brown, italian, or crimini, raw) and Zucchini (Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Crimini mushroom and zucchini contain similar amounts of calories - crimini mushroom has 22 calories per 100 grams and zucchini has 17 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, crimini mushroom is heavier in protein, lighter in fat and similar to zucchini for carbs. Crimini mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 36:61:3 and for zucchini, 24:62:14 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Crimini Mushroom | Zucchini | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 36% | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 61% | 62% |
| Fat | 3% | 14% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both crimini mushroom and zucchini are low in carbohydrates - crimini mushroom has 4.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and zucchini has 3.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Zucchini has 67% more dietary fiber than crimini mushroom - crimini mushroom has 0.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and zucchini has 1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Crimini mushroom and zucchini contain similar amounts of sugar - crimini mushroom has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and zucchini has 2.5g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Crimini mushroom and zucchini contain similar amounts of protein - crimini mushroom has 2.5g of protein per 100 grams and zucchini has 1.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both crimini mushroom and zucchini are low in saturated fat - crimini mushroom has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and zucchini has 0.08g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Zucchini is a great source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than crimini mushroom - zucchini has 17.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and crimini mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Zucchini has more Vitamin A than crimini mushroom - zucchini has 10ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and crimini mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Crimini mushroom and zucchini contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - crimini mushroom has 3iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and zucchini does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Crimini mushroom and zucchini contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - crimini mushroom has 0.01mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and zucchini has 0.12mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Zucchini and crimini mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - zucchini has 4.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and crimini mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Crimini mushroom has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12. Both crimini mushroom and zucchini contain significant amounts of Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Crimini Mushroom | Zucchini | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.095 MG | 0.045 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.49 MG | 0.094 MG |
| Niacin | 3.8 MG | 0.451 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.5 MG | 0.204 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.11 MG | 0.163 MG |
| Folate | 25 UG | 24 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.1 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Crimini mushroom and zucchini contain similar amounts of calcium - crimini mushroom has 18mg of calcium per 100 grams and zucchini has 16mg of calcium.
iron
Crimini mushroom and zucchini contain similar amounts of iron - crimini mushroom has 0.4mg of iron per 100 grams and zucchini has 0.37mg of iron.
potassium
Both crimini mushroom and zucchini are high in potassium. Crimini mushroom has 72% more potassium than zucchini - crimini mushroom has 448mg of potassium per 100 grams and zucchini has 261mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both crimini mushroom and zucchini contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Crimini Mushroom | Zucchini | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.04 G | 0.03 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.001 G |
| Total | 0.04 G | 0.031 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).
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Note: The specific food items compared are: Crimini Mushroom (Mushrooms, brown, italian, or crimini, raw) and Zucchini (Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, raw) .
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FAQ
Does crimini mushroom or zucchini contain more calories in 100 grams?Crimini mushroom and zucchini contain similar amounts of calories - crimini mushroom has 22 calories in 100g and zucchini has 17 calories.
Is crimini mushroom or zucchini better for protein?
Crimini mushroom and zucchini contain similar amounts of protein - crimini mushroom has 2.5g of protein per 100 grams and zucchini has 1.2g of protein.
Does crimini mushroom or zucchini have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both crimini mushroom and zucchini are low in carbohydrates - crimini mushroom has 4.3g of carbs for 100g and zucchini has 3.1g of carbohydrates.
Does crimini mushroom or zucchini contain more potassium?
Both crimini mushroom and zucchini are high in potassium. Crimini mushroom has 70% more potassium than zucchini - crimini mushroom has 448mg of potassium in 100 grams and zucchini has 261mg of potassium.