Maitake Mushroom vs. Spam
Nutrition comparison of Maitake Mushroom and Spam
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
maitake mushroom
versus
spam
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in maitake mushroom and spam:
- Both maitake mushroom and spam are high in potassium.
- Maitake mushroom is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Maitake mushroom is an excellent source of Vitamin D.
- Spam has more niacin, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, maitake mushroom contains more pantothenic acid and folate.
- Spam is an excellent source of Vitamin C and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Maitake Mushroom (Mushrooms, maitake, raw) and Spam (Luncheon meat, pork, ham, and chicken, minced, canned, reduced sodium, added ascorbic acid, includes SPAM, 25% less sodium) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Spam is high in calories and maitake mushroom has 89% less calories than spam - maitake mushroom has 31 calories per 100 grams and spam has 293 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, maitake mushroom is much heavier in carbs, much lighter in fat and similar to spam for protein. Maitake mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 20:75:5 and for spam, 17:5:78 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Maitake Mushroom | Spam | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 20% | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 75% | 5% |
| Fat | 5% | 78% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Maitake mushroom and spam contain similar amounts of carbs - maitake mushroom has 7g of total carbs per 100 grams and spam has 3.4g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Maitake mushroom is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than spam - maitake mushroom has 2.7g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and spam does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Spam has less sugar than maitake mushroom - maitake mushroom has 2.1g of sugar per 100 grams and spam does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Spam is an excellent source of protein and it has 544% more protein than maitake mushroom - maitake mushroom has 1.9g of protein per 100 grams and spam has 12.5g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Spam is high in saturated fat and maitake mushroom has 100% less saturated fat than spam - maitake mushroom has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and spam has 8.9g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Maitake mushroom has less cholesterol than spam - spam has 76mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and maitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Spam is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than maitake mushroom - spam has 43mg 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 47 times more Vitamin D than spam - maitake mushroom has 1123iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and spam has 23iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Maitake mushroom and spam contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - maitake mushroom has 0.01mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and spam has 0.24mg of Vitamin E.
The B Vitamins
Spam has more niacin, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, maitake mushroom contains more pantothenic acid and folate. Both maitake mushroom and spam contain significant amounts of thiamin and riboflavin.
| Maitake Mushroom | Spam | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.146 MG | 0.264 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.242 MG | 0.179 MG |
| Niacin | 0.6585 MG | 3.175 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.27 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.056 MG | 0.283 MG |
| Folate | 21 UG | 4 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 0.61 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Maitake mushroom and spam contain similar amounts of calcium - maitake mushroom has 1mg of calcium per 100 grams and spam does not contain significant amounts.
iron
Maitake mushroom and spam contain similar amounts of iron - maitake mushroom has 0.3mg of iron per 100 grams and spam has 0.64mg of iron.
potassium
Both maitake mushroom and spam are high in potassium. Spam has 176% more potassium than maitake mushroom - maitake mushroom has 204mg of potassium per 100 grams and spam has 564mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, spam has more linoleic acid than maitake mushroom per 100 grams.
| Maitake Mushroom | Spam | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.09 G | 2.436 G |
| Total | 0.09 G | 2.436 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 Spam .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Maitake Mushroom (Mushrooms, maitake, raw) and Spam (Luncheon meat, pork, ham, and chicken, minced, canned, reduced sodium, added ascorbic acid, includes SPAM, 25% less sodium) .
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FAQ
Does maitake mushroom or spam contain more calories in 100 grams?Spam is high in calories and maitake mushroom has 90% less calories than spam - maitake mushroom has 31 calories in 100g and spam has 293 calories.
Does maitake mushroom or spam have more carbohydrates?
By weight, maitake mushroom and spam contain similar amounts of carbs - maitake mushroom has 7g of carbs for 100g and spam has 3.4g of carbohydrates.
Does maitake mushroom or spam contain more potassium?
Both maitake mushroom and spam are high in potassium. Spam has 180% more potassium than maitake mushroom - maitake mushroom has 204mg of potassium in 100 grams and spam has 564mg of potassium.