Feta Cheese vs. Maitake Mushroom
Nutrition comparison of Feta 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
feta cheese
versus
maitake mushroom
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in feta cheese and maitake mushroom:
- Feta cheese has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
- Feta cheese is a great source of Vitamin A.
- Feta cheese is an excellent source of calcium and protein.
- 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: Feta Cheese (Cheese, feta) and Maitake Mushroom (Mushrooms, maitake, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Feta cheese is high in calories and maitake mushroom has 88% less calories than feta cheese - maitake mushroom has 31 calories per 100 grams and feta cheese has 265 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, feta cheese is much lighter in carbs, much heavier in fat and similar to maitake mushroom for protein. Feta cheese has a macronutrient ratio of 21:6:73 and for maitake mushroom, 20:75:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Feta Cheese | Maitake Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 21% | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 6% | 75% |
| Fat | 73% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Maitake mushroom and feta cheese contain similar amounts of carbs - maitake mushroom has 7g of total carbs per 100 grams and feta cheese has 3.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Maitake mushroom is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than feta cheese - maitake mushroom has 2.7g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and feta cheese does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Feta cheese has less sugar than maitake mushroom - maitake mushroom has 2.1g of sugar per 100 grams and feta cheese does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Feta cheese is an excellent source of protein and it has 632% more protein than maitake mushroom - maitake mushroom has 1.9g of protein per 100 grams and feta cheese has 14.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Feta cheese is high in saturated fat and maitake mushroom has 100% less saturated fat than feta cheese - maitake mushroom has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and feta cheese has 13.3g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Maitake mushroom has less cholesterol than feta cheese - feta cheese has 89mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and maitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Feta cheese is a great source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than maitake mushroom - feta cheese has 125ug 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 69 times more Vitamin D than feta cheese - maitake mushroom has 1123iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and feta cheese has 16iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Maitake mushroom and feta cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - maitake mushroom has 0.01mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and feta cheese has 0.18mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Feta cheese and maitake mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - feta cheese has 1.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and maitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Feta cheese has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12. Both feta cheese and maitake mushroom contain significant amounts of thiamin, niacin and folate.
| Feta Cheese | Maitake Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.154 MG | 0.146 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.844 MG | 0.242 MG |
| Niacin | 0.991 MG | 0.6585 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.967 MG | 0.27 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.424 MG | 0.056 MG |
| Folate | 32 UG | 21 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.69 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Feta cheese is an excellent source of calcium and it has 492 times more calcium than maitake mushroom - maitake mushroom has 1mg of calcium per 100 grams and feta cheese has 493mg of calcium.
iron
Maitake mushroom and feta cheese contain similar amounts of iron - maitake mushroom has 0.3mg of iron per 100 grams and feta cheese has 0.65mg of iron.
potassium
Maitake mushroom is a great source of potassium and it has 229% more potassium than feta cheese - maitake mushroom has 204mg of potassium per 100 grams and feta cheese has 62mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, feta cheese has more linoleic acid than maitake mushroom per 100 grams.
| Feta Cheese | Maitake Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.326 G | 0.09 G |
| Total | 0.326 G | 0.09 G |
Customize your serving size
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Note: The specific food items compared are: Feta Cheese (Cheese, feta) and Maitake Mushroom (Mushrooms, maitake, raw) .
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FAQ
Does maitake mushroom or feta cheese contain more calories in 100 grams?Feta cheese is high in calories and maitake mushroom has 90% less calories than feta cheese - maitake mushroom has 31 calories in 100g and feta cheese has 265 calories.
Does maitake mushroom or feta cheese have more carbohydrates?
By weight, maitake mushroom and feta cheese contain similar amounts of carbs - maitake mushroom has 7g of carbs for 100g and feta cheese has 3.9g of carbohydrates.
Does maitake mushroom or feta cheese contain more calcium?
Feta cheese is a rich source of calcium and it has 492 times more calcium than maitake mushroom - maitake mushroom has 1mg of calcium in 100 grams and feta cheese has 493mg of calcium.