Beech Mushroom vs. Maitake Mushroom
Nutrition comparison of Beech Mushroom and Maitake Mushroom
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
beech mushroom
versus
maitake mushroom
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in beech mushroom and maitake mushroom:
- Both maitake mushroom and beech mushroom are high in Vitamin D and potassium.
- Beech mushroom has more pantothenic acid, however, maitake mushroom contains more folate.
- Maitake mushroom is a great source of dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Beech Mushroom (Mushrooms, beech, raw) and Maitake Mushroom (Mushrooms, maitake, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Maitake mushroom and beech mushroom contain similar amounts of calories - maitake mushroom has 31 calories per 100 grams and beech mushroom has 35 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, beech mushroom is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and similar to maitake mushroom for fat. Beech mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 24:71:5 and for maitake mushroom, 20:75:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Beech Mushroom | Maitake Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 24% | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 71% | 75% |
| Fat | 5% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Maitake mushroom and beech mushroom contain similar amounts of carbs - maitake mushroom has 7g of total carbs per 100 grams and beech mushroom has 6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Maitake mushroom is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 26 times more dietary fiber than beech mushroom - maitake mushroom has 2.7g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and beech mushroom has 0.1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Beech mushroom has less sugar than maitake mushroom - maitake mushroom has 2.1g of sugar per 100 grams and beech mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Maitake mushroom and beech mushroom contain similar amounts of protein - maitake mushroom has 1.9g of protein per 100 grams and beech mushroom has 2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both maitake mushroom and beech mushroom are low in saturated fat - maitake mushroom has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and beech mushroom has 0.01g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin D
Both maitake mushroom and beech mushroom are high in Vitamin D. Maitake mushroom has 764% more Vitamin D than beech mushroom - maitake mushroom has 1123iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and beech mushroom has 130iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Maitake mushroom and beech mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - maitake mushroom has 0.01mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and beech mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Beech mushroom has more pantothenic acid, however, maitake mushroom contains more folate. Both beech mushroom and maitake mushroom contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6.
| Beech Mushroom | Maitake Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.12 MG | 0.146 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.17 MG | 0.242 MG |
| Niacin | 0.671 MG | 0.6585 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.67 MG | 0.27 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.104 MG | 0.056 MG |
| Folate | 9.1 UG | 21 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Maitake mushroom and beech mushroom contain similar amounts of calcium - maitake mushroom has 1mg of calcium per 100 grams and beech mushroom has 3mg of calcium.
iron
Maitake mushroom and beech mushroom contain similar amounts of iron - maitake mushroom has 0.3mg of iron per 100 grams and beech mushroom has 0.2mg of iron.
potassium
Both maitake mushroom and beech mushroom are high in potassium. Beech mushroom has 98% more potassium than maitake mushroom - maitake mushroom has 204mg of potassium per 100 grams and beech mushroom has 404mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both beech mushroom and maitake mushroom contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Beech Mushroom | Maitake Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.09 G | 0.09 G |
| Total | 0.09 G | 0.09 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).
You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Beech Mushroom or Maitake Mushroom .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Beech Mushroom (Mushrooms, beech, raw) and Maitake Mushroom (Mushrooms, maitake, raw) .
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FAQ
Does maitake mushroom or beech mushroom contain more calories in 100 grams?Maitake mushroom and beech mushroom contain similar amounts of calories - maitake mushroom has 31 calories in 100g and beech mushroom has 35 calories.
Does maitake mushroom or beech mushroom have more carbohydrates?
By weight, maitake mushroom and beech mushroom contain similar amounts of carbs - maitake mushroom has 7g of carbs for 100g and beech mushroom has 6g of carbohydrates.
Does maitake mushroom or beech mushroom contain more potassium?
Both maitake mushroom and beech mushroom are high in potassium. Beech mushroom has 100% more potassium than maitake mushroom - maitake mushroom has 204mg of potassium in 100 grams and beech mushroom has 404mg of potassium.