Maitake Mushroom vs. White Mushroom
Nutrition comparison of Maitake Mushroom and White 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
white mushroom
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in maitake mushroom and white mushroom:
- Both white mushroom 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.
- White mushroom has more niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Maitake Mushroom (Mushrooms, maitake, raw) and White Mushroom (Mushrooms, white, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
White mushroom and maitake mushroom contain similar amounts of calories - white mushroom has 22 calories per 100 grams and maitake mushroom has 31 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, maitake mushroom is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to white mushroom per calorie. Maitake mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 22:75:3 and for white mushroom, 44:47:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Maitake Mushroom | White Mushroom | |
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| Protein | 22% | 44% |
| Carbohydrates | 75% | 47% |
| Fat | 3% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
White mushroom and maitake mushroom contain similar amounts of carbs - white mushroom has 3.3g 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 170% more dietary fiber than white mushroom - white mushroom has 1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and maitake mushroom has 2.7g of dietary fiber.
sugar
White mushroom and maitake mushroom contain similar amounts of sugar - white mushroom has 2g of sugar per 100 grams and maitake mushroom has 2.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
White mushroom and maitake mushroom contain similar amounts of protein - white mushroom has 3.1g of protein per 100 grams and maitake mushroom has 1.9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both white mushroom and maitake mushroom are low in saturated fat - white mushroom has 0.05g of saturated fat per 100 grams and maitake mushroom has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
White mushroom has more Vitamin C than maitake mushroom - white 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 white mushroom - white mushroom has 7iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and maitake mushroom has 1123iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
White mushroom and maitake mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - white mushroom has 0.01mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and maitake mushroom has 0.01mg of Vitamin E.
The B Vitamins
White mushroom has more niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12. Both maitake mushroom and white mushroom contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Maitake Mushroom | White 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
White mushroom and maitake mushroom contain similar amounts of calcium - white mushroom has 3mg of calcium per 100 grams and maitake mushroom has 1mg of calcium.
iron
White mushroom and maitake mushroom contain similar amounts of iron - white mushroom has 0.5mg of iron per 100 grams and maitake mushroom has 0.3mg of iron.
potassium
Both white mushroom and maitake mushroom are high in potassium. White mushroom has 56% more potassium than maitake mushroom - white mushroom has 318mg 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 maitake mushroom and white mushroom contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Maitake Mushroom | White 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 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 White Mushroom (Mushrooms, white, raw) .
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FAQ
Does white mushroom or maitake mushroom contain more calories in 100 grams?White mushroom and maitake mushroom contain similar amounts of calories - white mushroom has 22 calories in 100g and maitake mushroom has 31 calories.
Is white mushroom or maitake mushroom better for protein?
White mushroom and maitake mushroom contain similar amounts of protein - white mushroom has 3.1g of protein per 100 grams and maitake mushroom has 1.9g of protein.
Does white mushroom or maitake mushroom have more carbohydrates?
By weight, white mushroom and maitake mushroom contain similar amounts of carbs - white mushroom has 3.3g of carbs for 100g and maitake mushroom has 7g of carbohydrates.
Does white mushroom or maitake mushroom contain more potassium?
Both white mushroom and maitake mushroom are high in potassium. White mushroom has 60% more potassium than maitake mushroom - white mushroom has 318mg of potassium in 100 grams and maitake mushroom has 204mg of potassium.