Maitake Mushroom vs. Carrot Juice
Nutrition comparison of Maitake Mushroom and Carrot Juice
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
maitake mushroom
versus
carrot juice
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in maitake mushroom and carrot juice:
- Both maitake mushroom and carrot juice are high in potassium.
- Carrot juice has signficantly more Vitamin C than maitake mushroom.
- Carrot juice is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
- Maitake mushroom has more riboflavin and folate, however, carrot juice contains more Vitamin B6.
- Maitake mushroom is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Maitake mushroom is an excellent source of Vitamin D.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Maitake Mushroom (Mushrooms, maitake, raw) and Carrot Juice (Carrot juice, canned) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Maitake mushroom and carrot juice contain similar amounts of calories - maitake mushroom has 31 calories per 100 grams and carrot juice has 40 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, maitake mushroom is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and similar to carrot juice for fat. Maitake mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 22:75:3 and for carrot juice, 9:88:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Maitake Mushroom | Carrot Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 22% | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 75% | 88% |
| Fat | 3% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Maitake mushroom and carrot juice contain similar amounts of carbs - maitake mushroom has 7g of total carbs per 100 grams and carrot juice has 9.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Maitake mushroom is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 238% more dietary fiber than carrot juice - maitake mushroom has 2.7g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and carrot juice has 0.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Maitake mushroom and carrot juice contain similar amounts of sugar - maitake mushroom has 2.1g of sugar per 100 grams and carrot juice has 3.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Maitake mushroom and carrot juice contain similar amounts of protein - maitake mushroom has 1.9g of protein per 100 grams and carrot juice has 0.95g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both maitake mushroom and carrot juice are low in saturated fat - maitake mushroom has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and carrot juice has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Carrot juice has signficantly more Vitamin C than maitake mushroom - carrot juice has 8.5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and maitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Carrot juice is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than maitake mushroom - carrot juice has 956ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and maitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Maitake mushroom is an excellent source of Vitamin D and it has more Vitamin D than carrot juice - maitake mushroom has 1123iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and carrot juice does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Maitake mushroom and carrot juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - maitake mushroom has 0.01mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and carrot juice has 1.2mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Carrot juice has more Vitamin K than maitake mushroom - carrot juice has 15.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and maitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Maitake mushroom has more riboflavin and folate, however, carrot juice contains more Vitamin B6. Both maitake mushroom and carrot juice contain significant amounts of thiamin, niacin and pantothenic acid.
| Maitake Mushroom | Carrot Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.146 MG | 0.092 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.242 MG | 0.055 MG |
| Niacin | 0.6585 MG | 0.386 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.27 MG | 0.228 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.056 MG | 0.217 MG |
| Folate | 21 UG | 4 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Carrot juice has 23 times more calcium than maitake mushroom - maitake mushroom has 1mg of calcium per 100 grams and carrot juice has 24mg of calcium.
iron
Maitake mushroom and carrot juice contain similar amounts of iron - maitake mushroom has 0.3mg of iron per 100 grams and carrot juice has 0.46mg of iron.
potassium
Both maitake mushroom and carrot juice are high in potassium. Carrot juice has 43% more potassium than maitake mushroom - maitake mushroom has 204mg of potassium per 100 grams and carrot juice has 292mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both maitake mushroom and carrot juice contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Maitake Mushroom | Carrot Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.09 G | 0.061 G |
| Total | 0.09 G | 0.061 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: Maitake Mushroom (Mushrooms, maitake, raw) and Carrot Juice (Carrot juice, canned) .
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FAQ
Does maitake mushroom or carrot juice contain more calories in 100 grams?Maitake mushroom and carrot juice contain similar amounts of calories - maitake mushroom has 31 calories in 100g and carrot juice has 40 calories.
Does maitake mushroom or carrot juice have more carbohydrates?
By weight, maitake mushroom and carrot juice contain similar amounts of carbs - maitake mushroom has 7g of carbs for 100g and carrot juice has 9.3g of carbohydrates.
Does maitake mushroom or carrot juice contain more potassium?
Both maitake mushroom and carrot juice are high in potassium. Carrot juice has 40% more potassium than maitake mushroom - maitake mushroom has 204mg of potassium in 100 grams and carrot juice has 292mg of potassium.