Maitake Mushroom vs. Mushroom
Nutrition comparison of Maitake Mushroom and Mushroom
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
maitake mushroom
versus
mushroom
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in maitake mushroom and mushroom:
- Both maitake mushroom and mushroom are high in potassium.
- Maitake mushroom is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Maitake mushroom is an excellent source of Vitamin D.
- Mushroom has more niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Maitake Mushroom (Mushrooms, maitake, raw) and Mushroom (Mushrooms, white, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Maitake mushroom and mushroom contain similar amounts of calories - maitake mushroom has 31 calories per 100 grams and mushroom has 22 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, maitake mushroom is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to mushroom per calorie. Maitake mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 20:75:5 and for mushroom, 44:47:10 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Maitake Mushroom | Mushroom | |
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| Protein | 20% | 44% |
| Carbohydrates | 75% | 47% |
| Fat | 5% | 10% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Maitake mushroom and mushroom contain similar amounts of carbs - maitake mushroom has 7g of total carbs per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Maitake mushroom is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 170% more dietary fiber than mushroom - maitake mushroom has 2.7g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and mushroom has 1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Maitake mushroom and mushroom contain similar amounts of sugar - maitake mushroom has 2.1g of sugar per 100 grams and mushroom has 2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Maitake mushroom and mushroom contain similar amounts of protein - maitake mushroom has 1.9g of protein per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both maitake mushroom and mushroom are low in saturated fat - maitake mushroom has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.05g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Mushroom has more Vitamin C than maitake mushroom - mushroom has 2.1mg of Vitamin C 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 159 times more Vitamin D than mushroom - maitake mushroom has 1123iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and mushroom has 7iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Maitake mushroom and mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - maitake mushroom has 0.01mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.01mg of Vitamin E.
The B Vitamins
Mushroom has more niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12. Both maitake mushroom and mushroom contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Maitake Mushroom | Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.146 MG | 0.081 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.242 MG | 0.402 MG |
| Niacin | 0.6585 MG | 3.607 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.27 MG | 1.497 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.056 MG | 0.104 MG |
| Folate | 21 UG | 17 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 0.04 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Maitake mushroom and mushroom contain similar amounts of calcium - maitake mushroom has 1mg of calcium per 100 grams and mushroom has 3mg of calcium.
iron
Maitake mushroom and mushroom contain similar amounts of iron - maitake mushroom has 0.3mg of iron per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.5mg of iron.
potassium
Both maitake mushroom and mushroom are high in potassium. Mushroom has 56% more potassium than maitake mushroom - maitake mushroom has 204mg of potassium per 100 grams and mushroom has 318mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both maitake mushroom and mushroom contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Maitake Mushroom | Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.09 G | 0.16 G |
| Total | 0.09 G | 0.16 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).
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Note: The specific food items compared are: Maitake Mushroom (Mushrooms, maitake, raw) and Mushroom (Mushrooms, white, raw) .
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FAQ
Does maitake mushroom or mushroom contain more calories in 100 grams?Maitake mushroom and mushroom contain similar amounts of calories - maitake mushroom has 31 calories in 100g and mushroom has 22 calories.
Is maitake mushroom or mushroom better for protein?
Maitake mushroom and mushroom contain similar amounts of protein - maitake mushroom has 1.9g of protein per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.1g of protein.
Does maitake mushroom or mushroom have more carbohydrates?
By weight, maitake mushroom and mushroom contain similar amounts of carbs - maitake mushroom has 7g of carbs for 100g and mushroom has 3.3g of carbohydrates.
Does maitake mushroom or mushroom contain more potassium?
Both maitake mushroom and mushroom are high in potassium. Mushroom has 60% more potassium than maitake mushroom - maitake mushroom has 204mg of potassium in 100 grams and mushroom has 318mg of potassium.