Salmon vs. Maitake Mushroom
Nutrition comparison of Salmon and Maitake Mushroom
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
salmon
versus
maitake mushroom
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in salmon and maitake mushroom:
- Both maitake mushroom and salmon are high in Vitamin D and potassium.
- Maitake mushroom has more riboflavin and folate, however, salmon contains more niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
- Maitake mushroom is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Salmon is an excellent source of protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Salmon (Fish, salmon, pink, raw) and Maitake Mushroom (Mushrooms, maitake, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Salmon is high in calories and maitake mushroom has 76% less calories than salmon - maitake mushroom has 31 calories per 100 grams and salmon has 127 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, salmon is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to maitake mushroom per calorie. Salmon has a macronutrient ratio of 67:0:33 and for maitake mushroom, 20:75:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Salmon | Maitake Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 67% | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 75% |
| Fat | 33% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Salmon has less carbohydrates than maitake mushroom - maitake mushroom has 7g of total carbs per 100 grams and salmon does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Maitake mushroom is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than salmon - maitake mushroom has 2.7g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and salmon does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Salmon has less sugar than maitake mushroom - maitake mushroom has 2.1g of sugar per 100 grams and salmon does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Salmon is an excellent source of protein and it has 957% more protein than maitake mushroom - maitake mushroom has 1.9g of protein per 100 grams and salmon has 20.5g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both maitake mushroom and salmon are low in saturated fat - maitake mushroom has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and salmon has 0.81g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both salmon and maitake mushroom are low in trans fat - salmon has 0.03g of trans fat per 100 grams and maitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Maitake mushroom has less cholesterol than salmon - salmon has 46mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and maitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Salmon has more Vitamin A than maitake mushroom - salmon has 35ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and maitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Both maitake mushroom and salmon are high in Vitamin D. Maitake mushroom has 158% more Vitamin D than salmon - maitake mushroom has 1123iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and salmon has 435iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Maitake mushroom and salmon contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - maitake mushroom has 0.01mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and salmon has 0.4mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Salmon and maitake mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - salmon has 0.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and maitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Maitake mushroom has more riboflavin and folate, however, salmon contains more niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12. Both salmon and maitake mushroom contain significant amounts of thiamin.
| Salmon | Maitake Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.08 MG | 0.146 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.105 MG | 0.242 MG |
| Niacin | 7.995 MG | 0.6585 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.03 MG | 0.27 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.611 MG | 0.056 MG |
| Folate | 4 UG | 21 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 4.15 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Maitake mushroom and salmon contain similar amounts of calcium - maitake mushroom has 1mg of calcium per 100 grams and salmon has 7mg of calcium.
iron
Maitake mushroom and salmon contain similar amounts of iron - maitake mushroom has 0.3mg of iron per 100 grams and salmon has 0.38mg of iron.
potassium
Both maitake mushroom and salmon are high in potassium. Salmon has 79% more potassium than maitake mushroom - maitake mushroom has 204mg of potassium per 100 grams and salmon has 366mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both salmon and maitake mushroom contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Salmon | Maitake Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.004 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.081 G | 0.09 G |
| Total | 0.085 G | 0.09 G |
Customize your serving size
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Note: The specific food items compared are: Salmon (Fish, salmon, pink, raw) and Maitake Mushroom (Mushrooms, maitake, raw) .
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FAQ
Does maitake mushroom or salmon contain more calories in 100 grams?Salmon is high in calories and maitake mushroom has 80% less calories than salmon - maitake mushroom has 31 calories in 100g and salmon has 127 calories.
Is maitake mushroom or salmon better for protein?
Salmon is a fantastic source of protein and it has 960% more protein than maitake mushroom - maitake mushroom has 1.9g of protein per 100 grams and salmon has 20.5g of protein.
Does maitake mushroom or salmon have more carbohydrates?
By weight, salmon has fewer carbohydrates than maitake mushroom - maitake mushroom has 7g of carbs for 100g and salmon has no carbs..
Does maitake mushroom or salmon contain more potassium?
Both maitake mushroom and salmon are high in potassium. Salmon has 80% more potassium than maitake mushroom - maitake mushroom has 204mg of potassium in 100 grams and salmon has 366mg of potassium.