Boiled Egg vs. Maitake Mushroom
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Boiled Egg and Maitake Mushroom
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cooked
boiled egg
versus
maitake mushroom
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in boiled egg and maitake mushroom:
- Both maitake mushroom and boiled egg are high in Vitamin D.
- Boiled egg is a great source of Vitamin A and calcium.
- Boiled egg is an excellent source of protein.
- Maitake mushroom has 107.9 times less saturated fat than boiled egg.
- Maitake mushroom has more thiamin and niacin, however, boiled egg contains more riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
- Maitake mushroom is a great source of dietary fiber and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Boiled Egg (Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled) and Maitake Mushroom (Mushrooms, maitake, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Boiled egg is high in calories and maitake mushroom has 80% less calories than boiled egg - maitake mushroom has 31 calories per 100 grams and boiled egg has 155 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, boiled egg is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to maitake mushroom per calorie. Boiled egg has a macronutrient ratio of 34:3:64 and for maitake mushroom, 22:75:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Boiled Egg | Maitake Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 34% | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 3% | 75% |
| Fat | 64% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Maitake mushroom and boiled egg contain similar amounts of carbs - maitake mushroom has 7g of total carbs per 100 grams and boiled egg has 1.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Maitake mushroom is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than boiled egg - maitake mushroom has 2.7g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and boiled egg does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Maitake mushroom and boiled egg contain similar amounts of sugar - maitake mushroom has 2.1g of sugar per 100 grams and boiled egg has 1.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Boiled egg is an excellent source of protein and it has 548% more protein than maitake mushroom - maitake mushroom has 1.9g of protein per 100 grams and boiled egg has 12.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Maitake mushroom has 107.9 times less saturated fat than boiled egg - maitake mushroom has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and boiled egg has 3.3g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Boiled egg is high in cholesterol and maitake mushroom has less cholesterol than boiled egg - boiled egg has 373mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and maitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Boiled egg is a great source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than maitake mushroom - boiled egg has 149ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and maitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Both maitake mushroom and boiled egg are high in Vitamin D. Maitake mushroom has 11 times more Vitamin D than boiled egg - maitake mushroom has 1123iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and boiled egg has 87iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Maitake mushroom and boiled egg contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - maitake mushroom has 0.01mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and boiled egg has 1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Boiled egg and maitake mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - boiled egg has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and maitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Maitake mushroom has more thiamin and niacin, however, boiled egg contains more riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
| Boiled Egg | Maitake Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.066 MG | 0.146 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.513 MG | 0.242 MG |
| Niacin | 0.064 MG | 0.6585 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.398 MG | 0.27 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.121 MG | 0.056 MG |
| Folate | 44 UG | 21 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.11 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Boiled egg is a great source of calcium and it has 49 times more calcium than maitake mushroom - maitake mushroom has 1mg of calcium per 100 grams and boiled egg has 50mg of calcium.
iron
Boiled egg has 297% more iron than maitake mushroom - maitake mushroom has 0.3mg of iron per 100 grams and boiled egg has 1.2mg of iron.
potassium
Maitake mushroom is a great source of potassium and it has 62% more potassium than boiled egg - maitake mushroom has 204mg of potassium per 100 grams and boiled egg has 126mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, boiled egg has more linoleic acid than maitake mushroom per 100 grams.
| Boiled Egg | Maitake Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 1.188 G | 0.09 G |
| other omega 6 | 0.149 G | ~ |
| Total | 1.337 G | 0.09 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: Boiled Egg (Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled) and Maitake Mushroom (Mushrooms, maitake, raw) .
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FAQ
Does maitake mushroom or boiled egg contain more calories in 100 grams?Boiled egg is high in calories and maitake mushroom has 80% less calories than boiled egg - maitake mushroom has 31 calories in 100g and boiled egg has 155 calories.
Is maitake mushroom or boiled egg better for protein?
Boiled egg is a fantastic source of protein and it has 550% more protein than maitake mushroom - maitake mushroom has 1.9g of protein per 100 grams and boiled egg has 12.6g of protein.
Does maitake mushroom or boiled egg have more carbohydrates?
By weight, maitake mushroom and boiled egg contain similar amounts of carbs - maitake mushroom has 7g of carbs for 100g and boiled egg has 1.1g of carbohydrates.