Cheddar Cheese vs. Maitake Mushroom
Nutrition comparison of Cheddar Cheese and Maitake Mushroom
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cheddar cheese
versus
maitake mushroom
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cheddar cheese and maitake mushroom:
- Cheddar cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A, calcium and protein.
- Maitake mushroom has more thiamin and niacin, however, cheddar cheese contains more Vitamin B12.
- Maitake mushroom is a great source of dietary fiber and potassium.
- Maitake mushroom is an excellent source of Vitamin D.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cheddar Cheese (Cheese, cheddar) and Maitake Mushroom (Mushrooms, maitake, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Cheddar cheese is high in calories and maitake mushroom has 92% less calories than cheddar cheese - maitake mushroom has 31 calories per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 403 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cheddar cheese is much lighter in carbs, much heavier in fat and similar to maitake mushroom for protein. Cheddar cheese has a macronutrient ratio of 23:3:74 and for maitake mushroom, 22:75:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cheddar Cheese | Maitake Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 23% | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 3% | 75% |
| Fat | 74% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Maitake mushroom and cheddar cheese contain similar amounts of carbs - maitake mushroom has 7g of total carbs per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 3.4g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Maitake mushroom is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than cheddar cheese - maitake mushroom has 2.7g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cheddar cheese does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Maitake mushroom and cheddar cheese contain similar amounts of sugar - maitake mushroom has 2.1g of sugar per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 0.48g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Cheddar cheese is an excellent source of protein and it has 10 times more protein than maitake mushroom - maitake mushroom has 1.9g of protein per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 22.9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Cheddar cheese is high in saturated fat and maitake mushroom has 100% less saturated fat than cheddar cheese - maitake mushroom has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 18.9g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Maitake mushroom has less cholesterol than cheddar cheese - cheddar cheese has 99mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and maitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Cheddar cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than maitake mushroom - cheddar cheese has 337ug 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 45 times more Vitamin D than cheddar cheese - maitake mushroom has 1123iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 24iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Maitake mushroom and cheddar cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - maitake mushroom has 0.01mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 0.71mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cheddar cheese and maitake mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - cheddar cheese has 2.4ug 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, cheddar cheese contains more Vitamin B12. Both cheddar cheese and maitake mushroom contain significant amounts of riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Cheddar Cheese | Maitake Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.029 MG | 0.146 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.428 MG | 0.242 MG |
| Niacin | 0.059 MG | 0.6585 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.41 MG | 0.27 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.066 MG | 0.056 MG |
| Folate | 27 UG | 21 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.1 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Cheddar cheese is an excellent source of calcium and it has 709 times more calcium than maitake mushroom - maitake mushroom has 1mg of calcium per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 710mg of calcium.
iron
Maitake mushroom and cheddar cheese contain similar amounts of iron - maitake mushroom has 0.3mg of iron per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 0.14mg of iron.
potassium
Maitake mushroom is a great source of potassium and it has 168% more potassium than cheddar cheese - maitake mushroom has 204mg of potassium per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 76mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, cheddar cheese has more linoleic acid than maitake mushroom per 100 grams.
| Cheddar Cheese | Maitake Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.036 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 1.171 G | 0.09 G |
| Total | 1.207 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: Cheddar Cheese (Cheese, cheddar) and Maitake Mushroom (Mushrooms, maitake, raw) .
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FAQ
Does maitake mushroom or cheddar cheese contain more calories in 100 grams?Cheddar cheese is high in calories and maitake mushroom has 90% less calories than cheddar cheese - maitake mushroom has 31 calories in 100g and cheddar cheese has 403 calories.
Does maitake mushroom or cheddar cheese have more carbohydrates?
By weight, maitake mushroom and cheddar cheese contain similar amounts of carbs - maitake mushroom has 7g of carbs for 100g and cheddar cheese has 3.4g of carbohydrates.
Does maitake mushroom or cheddar cheese contain more calcium?
Cheddar cheese is a rich source of calcium and it has 709 times more calcium than maitake mushroom - maitake mushroom has 1mg of calcium in 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 710mg of calcium.