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Edible mushroom vs. Crackers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are edible mushroom and crackers different?

  • Edible mushroom is higher in copper and vitamin B5; however, crackers are richer in vitamin K, iron, vitamin B1, phosphorus, vitamin E, and manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin K for crackers is 58% higher.
  • Edible mushroom contains 4 times more vitamin B5 than crackers. While edible mushroom contains 1.497mg of vitamin B5, crackers contain only 0.417mg.
  • Edible mushroom has less saturated fat.
  • Edible mushroom has a lower glycemic index (32) than crackers (63).

Mushrooms, white, raw and Crackers, standard snack-type, regular are the varieties used in this article.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 6.4% 0.9% 28% 19% 106% 14% 37% 0.65% 6.1% 51%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 36% 10% 151% 35% 13% 106% 95% 64% 37%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +169.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +205.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +38.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3900%
Contains more IronIron +706%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +188.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +944.7%
~equal in Zinc ~0.49mg

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 7% 0% 0.2% 3% 20% 93% 68% 90% 24% 5% 0% 13% 9.4%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 61% 0% 104% 105% 82% 25% 15% 0% 173% 69% 5.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +259%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +65.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +80.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +30200%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +413.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +13.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +20.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +441.2%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 3% 92%
Protein: 3.09 g
Fats: 0.34 g
Carbs: 3.26 g
Water: 92.45 g
Other: 0.86 g
7% 26% 61% 3% 2%
Protein: 6.64 g
Fats: 26.43 g
Carbs: 61.3 g
Water: 3.14 g
Other: 2.49 g
Contains more WaterWater +2844.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +114.9%
Contains more FatsFats +7673.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1780.4%
Contains more OtherOther +189.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 76%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.05 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.16 g
22% 26% 52%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.562 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 13.137 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +8110.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
90% 10%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.48 g
Fructose: 0.17 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
86% 12%
Starch: 49.69 g
Sucrose: 6.95 g
Glucose: 0.47 g
Fructose: 0.29 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.48 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +214.9%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +70.6%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Edible mushroom Crackers
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Edible mushroom Crackers DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.16g 13.137g 87%
Vitamin K 0µg 69.3µg 58%
Iron 0.5mg 4.03mg 44%
Fats 0.34g 26.43g 40%
Sodium 5mg 726mg 31%
Vitamin B1 0.081mg 0.416mg 28%
Saturated fat 0.05g 5.562g 25%
Copper 0.318mg 0.104mg 24%
Calories 22kcal 510kcal 24%
Phosphorus 86mg 248mg 23%
Vitamin B5 1.497mg 0.417mg 22%
Starch 0g 49.69g 20%
Vitamin E 0.01mg 3.03mg 20%
Folate 17µg 92µg 19%
Manganese 0.047mg 0.491mg 19%
Carbs 3.26g 61.3g 19%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 6.553g 16%
Calcium 3mg 120mg 12%
Protein 3.09g 6.64g 7%
Potassium 318mg 118mg 6%
Vitamin B3 3.607mg 4.352mg 5%
Selenium 9.3µg 6.7µg 5%
Fiber 1g 2.3g 5%
Vitamin B2 0.402mg 0.456mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.104mg 0.063mg 3%
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0µg 2%
Magnesium 9mg 18mg 2%
Vitamin C 2.1mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg 1%
Choline 17.3mg 9.6mg 1%
Vitamin D 7IU 0IU 1%
Net carbs 2.26g 59g N/A
Sugar 1.98g 8.18g N/A
Zinc 0.52mg 0.49mg 0%
Trans fat 0g 1.076g N/A
Tryptophan 0.035mg 0.084mg 0%
Threonine 0.107mg 0.193mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.076mg 0.246mg 0%
Leucine 0.12mg 0.471mg 0%
Lysine 0.107mg 0.103mg 0%
Methionine 0.031mg 0.112mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.085mg 0.331mg 0%
Valine 0.232mg 0.294mg 0%
Histidine 0.057mg 0.145mg 0%
Fructose 0.17g 0.29g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 1.485g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.062g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Edible mushroom Crackers
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Edible mushroom
49%
Crackers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Edible mushroom
56%
Crackers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom contains less Sodium (difference - 721mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.512g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is cheaper?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Edible mushroom - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169251/nutrients
  2. Crackers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174982/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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