Watermelon vs. Maitake Mushroom
Nutrition comparison of Watermelon and Maitake Mushroom
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
watermelon
versus
maitake mushroom
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in watermelon and maitake mushroom:
- Maitake mushroom has 67% less sugar than watermelon.
- Maitake mushroom has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and folate.
- 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: Watermelon (Watermelon, raw) and Maitake Mushroom (Mushrooms, maitake, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Watermelon and maitake mushroom contain similar amounts of calories - watermelon has 30 calories per 100 grams and maitake mushroom has 31 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, watermelon is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to maitake mushroom for fat. Watermelon has a macronutrient ratio of 7:88:5 and for maitake mushroom, 20:75:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Watermelon | Maitake Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 7% | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 88% | 75% |
| Fat | 5% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Watermelon and maitake mushroom contain similar amounts of carbs - watermelon has 7.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and maitake mushroom has 7g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Maitake mushroom is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 575% more dietary fiber than watermelon - watermelon has 0.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and maitake mushroom has 2.7g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Maitake mushroom has 67% less sugar than watermelon - watermelon has 6.2g of sugar per 100 grams and maitake mushroom has 2.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Watermelon and maitake mushroom contain similar amounts of protein - watermelon has 0.61g of protein per 100 grams and maitake mushroom has 1.9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both watermelon and maitake mushroom are low in saturated fat - watermelon has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and maitake mushroom has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Watermelon has more Vitamin C than maitake mushroom - watermelon has 8.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and maitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Watermelon has more Vitamin A than maitake mushroom - watermelon has 28ug 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 more Vitamin D than watermelon - maitake mushroom has 1123iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and watermelon does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Watermelon and maitake mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - watermelon has 0.05mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and maitake mushroom has 0.01mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Watermelon and maitake mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - watermelon has 0.1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and maitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Maitake mushroom has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and folate. Both watermelon and maitake mushroom contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Watermelon | Maitake Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.033 MG | 0.146 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.021 MG | 0.242 MG |
| Niacin | 0.178 MG | 0.6585 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.221 MG | 0.27 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.045 MG | 0.056 MG |
| Folate | 3 UG | 21 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Watermelon and maitake mushroom contain similar amounts of calcium - watermelon has 7mg of calcium per 100 grams and maitake mushroom has 1mg of calcium.
iron
Watermelon and maitake mushroom contain similar amounts of iron - watermelon has 0.24mg of iron per 100 grams and maitake mushroom has 0.3mg of iron.
potassium
Maitake mushroom is a great source of potassium and it has 82% more potassium than watermelon - watermelon has 112mg of potassium per 100 grams and maitake mushroom has 204mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both watermelon and maitake mushroom contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Watermelon | Maitake Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.05 G | 0.09 G |
| Total | 0.05 G | 0.09 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 Watermelon or Maitake Mushroom .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Watermelon (Watermelon, raw) and Maitake Mushroom (Mushrooms, maitake, raw) .
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FAQ
Does watermelon or maitake mushroom contain more calories in 100 grams?Watermelon and maitake mushroom contain similar amounts of calories - watermelon has 30 calories in 100g and maitake mushroom has 31 calories.
Does watermelon or maitake mushroom have more carbohydrates?
By weight, watermelon and maitake mushroom contain similar amounts of carbs - watermelon has 7.6g of carbs for 100g and maitake mushroom has 7g of carbohydrates.