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.
Detailed nutritional comparison of maitake mushroom and mushroom is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Maitake Mushroom (Mushrooms, maitake, raw) and Mushroom (Mushrooms, white, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Here's an infographic summarizing the nutritional differences between maitake mushroom and mushroom. marks particularly rich nutrients.


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
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).

You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Maitake Mushroom or Mushroom .

Note: The specific food items compared are: Maitake Mushroom (Mushrooms, maitake, raw) and Mushroom (Mushrooms, white, raw) .

Maitake Mushroom 100g

( 100 g )
Daily Values (%)

Mushroom 100g

( 100 g )
31KCAL 2%
41% calories
22KCAL 1%
7G 3%
112% carbohydrates
3.3G 1%
2.7G 11%
170% dietary fiber
1G 4%
2.1G 5% sugar 2G
0.19G 0.3%
total fat 79%
0.34G 1%
0.03G 0.2%
saturated fat 66%
0.05G 0.3%
0.03G >999% monounsaturated fat
0.09G polyunsaturated fat 78% 0.16G
1MG 0.1%
sodium 400%
5MG 0.3%
Vitamins and Minerals
Vitamin C >999%
2.1MG 3%
1123IU 225%
>999% Vitamin D
7IU 1%
1MG 0.1%
calcium 200%
3MG 0.3%
0.3MG 2%
iron 67%
0.5MG 3%
10MG 3%
11% magnesium
9MG 3%
204MG 9%
potassium 56%
318MG 14%
0.15MG 13%
87% thiamin (Vit B1)
0.08MG 7%
0.24MG 22%
riboflavin (Vit B2) 67%
0.4MG 37%
0.66MG 5%
niacin (Vit B3) 445%
3.6MG 26%
0.06MG 4%
Vitamin B6 67%
0.1MG 8%
0.27MG 5%
pantothenic acid (Vit B5) 455%
1.5MG 30%
21UG 5%
24% folate (Vit B9)
17UG 4%
Vitamin B12 >999%
0.04UG 2%
0.01MG 0.1%
Vitamin E
0.01MG 0.1%
1.9G 4%
protein 63%
3.1G 6%
51MG 12%
200% choline
17MG 4%
0.25MG 21%
copper 28%
0.32MG 27%
0.06MG 3%
20% manganese
0.05MG 3%
74MG 11%
phosphorus 16%
86MG 12%
2.2UG 4%
selenium 323%
9.3UG 17%
0.75MG 9%
44% zinc
0.52MG 7%
90G Water 2% 92G


NO SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS (either food): Starch, Alcohol, chlorine, chromium, fluoride, iodine, molybdenum, Vitamin A, biotin (Vit B7), Vitamin K, cholesterol, trans fat.

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.