Agar vs. Maitake mushrooms — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Agar and Maitake mushrooms?
- Agar is richer in Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, Folate, Calcium, Vitamin B5, Zinc, and Copper, yet Maitake mushrooms are richer in Vitamin D, and Vitamin B3.
- Agar's daily need coverage for Iron is 264% higher.
- Agar has 625 times more Calcium than Maitake mushrooms. Agar has 625mg of Calcium, while Maitake mushrooms have 1mg.
We used Seaweed, agar, dried and Mushrooms, maitake, raw types in this comparison.
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Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Calcium
+62400%
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Iron
+7033.3%
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Magnesium
+7600%
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Potassium
+451.5%
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Zinc
+673.3%
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Copper
+142.1%
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Manganese
+7188.1%
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Selenium
+236.4%
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Phosphorus
+42.3%
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Sodium
-99%
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Calcium
+62400%
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Iron
+7033.3%
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Magnesium
+7600%
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Potassium
+451.5%
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Zinc
+673.3%
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Copper
+142.1%
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Manganese
+7188.1%
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Selenium
+236.4%
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Phosphorus
+42.3%
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Sodium
-99%
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Vitamin E
+49900%
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Vitamin B5
+1017.8%
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Vitamin B6
+441.1%
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Folate
+2661.9%
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Vitamin K
+∞%
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Vitamin D
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+1360%
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Vitamin B3
+3159.9%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.242
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Vitamin E
+49900%
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Vitamin B5
+1017.8%
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Vitamin B6
+441.1%
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Folate
+2661.9%
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Vitamin K
+∞%
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Vitamin D
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+1360%
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Vitamin B3
+3159.9%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.242
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+220.1%
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Fats
+57.9%
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Carbs
+1060.4%
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Other
+641.5%
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Water
+941.1%
Protein:
6.21 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
80.88 g
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8.68 g
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3.93 g
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1.94 g
Fats:
0.19 g
Carbs:
6.97 g
Water:
90.37 g
Other:
0.53 g
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Protein
+220.1%
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Fats
+57.9%
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Carbs
+1060.4%
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+641.5%
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Water
+941.1%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Polyunsaturated fat
+13.3%
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Saturated Fat
-50.8%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+11.1%
Saturated Fat:
0.061 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.027 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.102 g
Saturated Fat:
0.03 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.09 g
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Polyunsaturated fat
+13.3%
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Saturated Fat
-50.8%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+11.1%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 73.18g | 4.27g |
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| Protein | 6.21g | 1.94g |
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| Fats | 0.3g | 0.19g |
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| Carbs | 80.88g | 6.97g |
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| Calories | 306kcal | 31kcal |
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| Sugar | 2.97g | 2.07g |
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| Fiber | 7.7g | 2.7g |
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| Calcium | 625mg | 1mg |
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| Iron | 21.4mg | 0.3mg |
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| Magnesium | 770mg | 10mg |
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| Phosphorus | 52mg | 74mg |
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| Potassium | 1125mg | 204mg |
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| Sodium | 102mg | 1mg |
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| Zinc | 5.8mg | 0.75mg |
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| Copper | 0.61mg | 0.252mg |
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| Manganese | 4.3mg | 0.059mg |
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| Selenium | 7.4µg | 2.2µg |
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| Vitamin E | 5mg | 0.01mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0IU | 1123IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0µg | 28.1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.01mg | 0.146mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.222mg | 0.242mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.202mg | 6.585mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 3.018mg | 0.27mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.303mg | 0.056mg |
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| Folate | 580µg | 21µg |
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| Vitamin K | 24.4µg | 0µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.035mg |
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| Threonine | 0.095mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.055mg |
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| Leucine | 0.08mg |
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| Lysine | 0.09mg |
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| Methionine | 0.015mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.06mg |
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| Valine | 0.1mg |
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| Histidine | 0.045mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.061g | 0.03g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.087g | 0g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.027g | 0.03g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.102g | 0.09g |
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
92%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
264%
19%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Maitake mushrooms is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Maitake mushrooms contains less Sodium (difference - 101mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Maitake mushrooms is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.031g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Agar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.