Maitake Mushroom vs. Pork
Nutrition comparison of Maitake Mushroom and Cooked Pork
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
maitake mushroom
versus
cooked
pork
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in maitake mushroom and pork:
- Both pork and maitake mushroom are high in potassium.
- Maitake mushroom is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Maitake mushroom is an excellent source of Vitamin D.
- Pork has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, maitake mushroom contains more folate.
- Pork is an excellent source of protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Maitake Mushroom (Mushrooms, maitake, raw) and Pork (Pork, fresh, ground, cooked) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Pork is high in calories and maitake mushroom has 90% less calories than pork - pork has 297 calories per 100 grams and maitake mushroom has 31 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, maitake mushroom is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to pork per calorie. Maitake mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 22:75:3 and for pork, 36:0:65 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Maitake Mushroom | Pork | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 22% | 36% |
| Carbohydrates | 75% | ~ |
| Fat | 3% | 65% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Pork has less carbohydrates than maitake mushroom - maitake mushroom has 7g of total carbs per 100 grams and pork does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Maitake mushroom is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than pork - maitake mushroom has 2.7g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and pork does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Pork has less sugar than maitake mushroom - maitake mushroom has 2.1g of sugar per 100 grams and pork does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Pork is an excellent source of protein and it has 12 times more protein than maitake mushroom - pork has 25.7g of protein per 100 grams and maitake mushroom has 1.9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Pork is high in saturated fat and maitake mushroom has 100% less saturated fat than pork - pork has 7.7g of saturated fat per 100 grams and maitake mushroom has 0.03g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Maitake mushroom has less cholesterol than pork - pork has 94mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and maitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Pork has more Vitamin C than maitake mushroom - pork has 0.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and maitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Pork and maitake mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - pork has 2ug 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 52 times more Vitamin D than pork - pork has 21iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and maitake mushroom has 1123iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Pork and maitake mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pork has 0.21mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and maitake mushroom has 0.01mg of Vitamin E.
The B Vitamins
Pork has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, maitake mushroom contains more folate. Both maitake mushroom and pork contain significant amounts of riboflavin and pantothenic acid.
| Maitake Mushroom | Pork | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.146 MG | 0.706 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.242 MG | 0.22 MG |
| Niacin | 0.6585 MG | 4.206 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.27 MG | 0.52 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.056 MG | 0.391 MG |
| Folate | 21 UG | 6 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 0.54 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Pork has 21 times more calcium than maitake mushroom - pork has 22mg of calcium per 100 grams and maitake mushroom has 1mg of calcium.
iron
Pork has 330% more iron than maitake mushroom - pork has 1.3mg of iron per 100 grams and maitake mushroom has 0.3mg of iron.
potassium
Both pork and maitake mushroom are high in potassium. Pork has 77% more potassium than maitake mushroom - pork has 362mg of potassium per 100 grams and maitake mushroom has 204mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, pork has more linoleic acid than maitake mushroom per 100 grams.
| Maitake Mushroom | Pork | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.09 G | 1.64 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.08 G |
| Total | 0.09 G | 1.72 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Maitake Mushroom (Mushrooms, maitake, raw) and Pork (Pork, fresh, ground, cooked) .
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FAQ
Does pork or maitake mushroom contain more calories in 100 grams?Pork is high in calories and maitake mushroom has 90% less calories than pork - pork has 297 calories in 100g and maitake mushroom has 31 calories.
Is pork or maitake mushroom better for protein?
Pork is a fantastic source of protein and it has 12 times more protein than maitake mushroom - pork has 25.7g of protein per 100 grams and maitake mushroom has 1.9g of protein.
Does maitake mushroom or pork have more carbohydrates?
By weight, pork has fewer carbohydrates than maitake mushroom - maitake mushroom has 7g of carbs for 100g and pork has no carbs..
Does pork or maitake mushroom contain more potassium?
Both pork and maitake mushroom are high in potassium. Pork has 80% more potassium than maitake mushroom - pork has 362mg of potassium in 100 grams and maitake mushroom has 204mg of potassium.