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Cardoon vs. Maitake mushrooms — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Cardoon and Maitake mushrooms

  • Cardoon has more Folate, Manganese, Magnesium, and Calcium, however, Maitake mushrooms are higher in Vitamin D, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, and Phosphorus.
  • Maitake mushrooms covers your daily Vitamin D needs 187% more than Cardoon.
  • Maitake mushrooms contain 170 times less Sodium than Cardoon. Cardoon contains 170mg of Sodium, while Maitake mushrooms contain 1mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Cardoon, raw and Mushrooms, maitake, raw.

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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.
Contains more Calcium +6900%
Contains more Iron +133.3%
Contains more Magnesium +320%
Contains more Potassium +96.1%
Contains more Manganese +333.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +221.7%
Contains less Sodium -99.4%
Contains more Zinc +341.2%
Contains more Selenium +1000%
Equal in Copper - 0.252
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 27% 30% 10% 36% 23% 5% 77% 34% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 12% 8% 32% 18% 1% 21% 84% 8% 12%
Contains more Calcium +6900%
Contains more Iron +133.3%
Contains more Magnesium +320%
Contains more Potassium +96.1%
Contains more Manganese +333.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +221.7%
Contains less Sodium -99.4%
Contains more Zinc +341.2%
Contains more Selenium +1000%
Equal in Copper - 0.252

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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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +25.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +107.1%
Contains more Folate +223.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +630%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +706.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2095%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 7% 5% 7% 6% 21% 27% 51% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 1% 843% 0% 37% 56% 124% 17% 13% 16% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +25.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +107.1%
Contains more Folate +223.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +630%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +706.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2095%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Other +113.2%
Contains more Protein +177.1%
Contains more Fats +90%
Contains more Carbs +71.3%
Equal in Water - 90.37
4% 94%
Protein: 0.7 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 4.07 g
Water: 94 g
Other: 1.13 g
2% 7% 90%
Protein: 1.94 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 6.97 g
Water: 90.37 g
Other: 0.53 g
Contains more Other +113.2%
Contains more Protein +177.1%
Contains more Fats +90%
Contains more Carbs +71.3%
Equal in Water - 90.37

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +66.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +119.5%
16% 26% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.011 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.018 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.041 g
20% 20% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.03 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.09 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +66.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +119.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cardoon Maitake mushrooms
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cardoon Maitake mushrooms Opinion
Net carbs 2.47g 4.27g Maitake mushrooms
Protein 0.7g 1.94g Maitake mushrooms
Fats 0.1g 0.19g Maitake mushrooms
Carbs 4.07g 6.97g Maitake mushrooms
Calories 17kcal 31kcal Maitake mushrooms
Sugar 2.07g Cardoon
Fiber 1.6g 2.7g Maitake mushrooms
Calcium 70mg 1mg Cardoon
Iron 0.7mg 0.3mg Cardoon
Magnesium 42mg 10mg Cardoon
Phosphorus 23mg 74mg Maitake mushrooms
Potassium 400mg 204mg Cardoon
Sodium 170mg 1mg Maitake mushrooms
Zinc 0.17mg 0.75mg Maitake mushrooms
Copper 0.231mg 0.252mg Maitake mushrooms
Manganese 0.256mg 0.059mg Cardoon
Selenium 0.2µg 2.2µg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin E 0.01mg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin D 0IU 1123IU Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin D 0µg 28.1µg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg Cardoon
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.146mg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.242mg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin B3 0.3mg 6.585mg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin B5 0.338mg 0.27mg Cardoon
Vitamin B6 0.116mg 0.056mg Cardoon
Folate 68µg 21µg Cardoon
Tryptophan 0.035mg Maitake mushrooms
Threonine 0.095mg Maitake mushrooms
Isoleucine 0.055mg Maitake mushrooms
Leucine 0.08mg Maitake mushrooms
Lysine 0.09mg Maitake mushrooms
Methionine 0.015mg Maitake mushrooms
Phenylalanine 0.06mg Maitake mushrooms
Valine 0.1mg Maitake mushrooms
Histidine 0.045mg Maitake mushrooms
Saturated Fat 0.011g 0.03g Cardoon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.018g 0.03g Maitake mushrooms
Polyunsaturated fat 0.041g 0.09g Maitake mushrooms

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Cardoon Maitake mushrooms
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
10%
Cardoon
92%
Maitake mushrooms
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Cardoon
19%
Maitake mushrooms

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Maitake mushrooms
Maitake mushrooms contains less Sodium (difference - 169mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cardoon
Cardoon is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.07g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cardoon
Cardoon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.019g)
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 minerals?
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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.
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.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Cardoon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169981/nutrients
  2. Maitake mushrooms - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169403/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.