Egg Yolk vs. Maitake Mushroom
Nutrition comparison of Egg Yolk and Maitake Mushroom
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
egg yolk
versus
maitake mushroom
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in egg yolk and maitake mushroom:
- Both maitake mushroom and egg yolk are high in Vitamin D.
- Egg yolk has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12, however, maitake mushroom contains more niacin.
- Egg yolk is a great source of iron.
- Egg yolk is an excellent source of Vitamin A, calcium and protein.
- Maitake mushroom is a great source of dietary fiber and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Egg Yolk (Egg, yolk, raw, fresh) and Maitake Mushroom (Mushrooms, maitake, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Egg yolk is high in calories and maitake mushroom has 90% less calories than egg yolk - maitake mushroom has 31 calories per 100 grams and egg yolk has 322 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, egg yolk is much lighter in carbs, much heavier in fat and similar to maitake mushroom for protein. Egg yolk has a macronutrient ratio of 20:5:75 and for maitake mushroom, 20:75:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Egg Yolk | Maitake Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 20% | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 5% | 75% |
| Fat | 75% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Maitake mushroom and egg yolk contain similar amounts of carbs - maitake mushroom has 7g of total carbs per 100 grams and egg yolk has 3.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Maitake mushroom is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than egg yolk - maitake mushroom has 2.7g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and egg yolk does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Maitake mushroom and egg yolk contain similar amounts of sugar - maitake mushroom has 2.1g of sugar per 100 grams and egg yolk has 0.56g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Egg yolk is an excellent source of protein and it has 718% more protein than maitake mushroom - maitake mushroom has 1.9g of protein per 100 grams and egg yolk has 15.9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Egg yolk is high in saturated fat and maitake mushroom has 100% less saturated fat than egg yolk - maitake mushroom has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and egg yolk has 9.6g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Egg yolk is high in cholesterol and maitake mushroom has less cholesterol than egg yolk - egg yolk has 1085mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and maitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Egg yolk is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than maitake mushroom - egg yolk has 381ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and maitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Both maitake mushroom and egg yolk are high in Vitamin D. Maitake mushroom has 415% more Vitamin D than egg yolk - maitake mushroom has 1123iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and egg yolk has 218iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Egg yolk has 257 times more Vitamin E than maitake mushroom - maitake mushroom has 0.01mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and egg yolk has 2.6mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Egg yolk and maitake mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - egg yolk has 0.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and maitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Egg yolk has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12, however, maitake mushroom contains more niacin. Both egg yolk and maitake mushroom contain significant amounts of thiamin.
| Egg Yolk | Maitake Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.176 MG | 0.146 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.528 MG | 0.242 MG |
| Niacin | 0.024 MG | 0.6585 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 2.99 MG | 0.27 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.35 MG | 0.056 MG |
| Folate | 146 UG | 21 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.95 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Egg yolk is an excellent source of calcium and it has 128 times more calcium than maitake mushroom - maitake mushroom has 1mg of calcium per 100 grams and egg yolk has 129mg of calcium.
iron
Egg yolk is a great source of iron and it has 810% more iron than maitake mushroom - maitake mushroom has 0.3mg of iron per 100 grams and egg yolk has 2.7mg of iron.
potassium
Maitake mushroom is a great source of potassium and it has 87% more potassium than egg yolk - maitake mushroom has 204mg of potassium per 100 grams and egg yolk has 109mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, egg yolk has more linoleic acid than maitake mushroom per 100 grams.
| Egg Yolk | Maitake Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.438 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 3.538 G | 0.09 G |
| Total | 3.976 G | 0.09 G |
Customize your serving size
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Note: The specific food items compared are: Egg Yolk (Egg, yolk, raw, fresh) and Maitake Mushroom (Mushrooms, maitake, raw) .
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FAQ
Does maitake mushroom or egg yolk contain more calories in 100 grams?Egg yolk is high in calories and maitake mushroom has 90% less calories than egg yolk - maitake mushroom has 31 calories in 100g and egg yolk has 322 calories.
Does maitake mushroom or egg yolk have more carbohydrates?
By weight, maitake mushroom and egg yolk contain similar amounts of carbs - maitake mushroom has 7g of carbs for 100g and egg yolk has 3.6g of carbohydrates.
Does maitake mushroom or egg yolk contain more calcium?
Egg yolk is a rich source of calcium and it has 128 times more calcium than maitake mushroom - maitake mushroom has 1mg of calcium in 100 grams and egg yolk has 129mg of calcium.