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Cauliflower vs. Maitake mushrooms — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cauliflower and Maitake mushrooms different?

  • Cauliflower is richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Vitamin B6, Folate, and Vitamin B5, while Maitake mushrooms are higher in Vitamin D, Vitamin B3, Copper, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B1.
  • Maitake mushrooms covers your daily need of Vitamin D 187% more than Cauliflower.

Cauliflower, raw and Mushrooms, maitake, raw types were used in this article.

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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 +2100%
Contains more Iron +40%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Potassium +46.6%
Contains more Manganese +162.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +68.2%
Contains less Sodium -96.7%
Contains more Zinc +177.8%
Contains more Copper +546.2%
Contains more Selenium +266.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 16% 11% 19% 27% 4% 8% 14% 21% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 12% 8% 32% 18% 1% 21% 84% 8% 12%
Contains more Calcium +2100%
Contains more Iron +40%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Potassium +46.6%
Contains more Manganese +162.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +68.2%
Contains less Sodium -96.7%
Contains more Zinc +177.8%
Contains more Copper +546.2%
Contains more Selenium +266.7%

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 E +700%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +147%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +228.6%
Contains more Folate +171.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +192%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +303.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1198.8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 2% 0% 161% 13% 14% 10% 41% 43% 43% 0% 39%
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 E +700%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +147%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +228.6%
Contains more Folate +171.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +192%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +303.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1198.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +47.4%
Contains more Other +43.4%
Contains more Carbs +40.2%
Equal in Protein - 1.94
Equal in Water - 90.37
2% 5% 92%
Protein: 1.92 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 4.97 g
Water: 92.07 g
Other: 0.76 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 Fats +47.4%
Contains more Other +43.4%
Contains more Carbs +40.2%
Equal in Protein - 1.94
Equal in Water - 90.37

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +190.3%
67% 17% 16%
Saturated Fat: 0.13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.031 g
20% 20% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.03 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.09 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +190.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +85.1%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
49% 51%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.94 g
Fructose: 0.97 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
84% 16%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.74 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0.33 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +85.1%
Contains more Lactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cauliflower Maitake mushrooms Opinion
Net carbs 2.97g 4.27g Maitake mushrooms
Protein 1.92g 1.94g Maitake mushrooms
Fats 0.28g 0.19g Cauliflower
Carbs 4.97g 6.97g Maitake mushrooms
Calories 25kcal 31kcal Maitake mushrooms
Fructose 0.97g 0g Cauliflower
Sugar 1.91g 2.07g Cauliflower
Fiber 2g 2.7g Maitake mushrooms
Calcium 22mg 1mg Cauliflower
Iron 0.42mg 0.3mg Cauliflower
Magnesium 15mg 10mg Cauliflower
Phosphorus 44mg 74mg Maitake mushrooms
Potassium 299mg 204mg Cauliflower
Sodium 30mg 1mg Maitake mushrooms
Zinc 0.27mg 0.75mg Maitake mushrooms
Copper 0.039mg 0.252mg Maitake mushrooms
Manganese 0.155mg 0.059mg Cauliflower
Selenium 0.6µg 2.2µg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin E 0.08mg 0.01mg Cauliflower
Vitamin D 0IU 1123IU Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin D 0µg 28.1µg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin C 48.2mg 0mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.146mg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.242mg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin B3 0.507mg 6.585mg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin B5 0.667mg 0.27mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B6 0.184mg 0.056mg Cauliflower
Folate 57µg 21µg Cauliflower
Vitamin K 15.5µg 0µg Cauliflower
Tryptophan 0.02mg 0.035mg Maitake mushrooms
Threonine 0.076mg 0.095mg Maitake mushrooms
Isoleucine 0.071mg 0.055mg Cauliflower
Leucine 0.106mg 0.08mg Cauliflower
Lysine 0.217mg 0.09mg Cauliflower
Methionine 0.02mg 0.015mg Cauliflower
Phenylalanine 0.065mg 0.06mg Cauliflower
Valine 0.125mg 0.1mg Cauliflower
Histidine 0.056mg 0.045mg Cauliflower
Saturated Fat 0.13g 0.03g Maitake mushrooms
Monounsaturated Fat 0.034g 0.03g Cauliflower
Polyunsaturated fat 0.031g 0.09g Maitake mushrooms
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.013g Cauliflower
Omega-3 - ALA 0.015g Cauliflower

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cauliflower Maitake mushrooms
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
30%
Cauliflower
92%
Maitake mushrooms
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Cauliflower
19%
Maitake mushrooms

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Maitake mushrooms
Maitake mushrooms contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Maitake mushrooms
Maitake mushrooms is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.1g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Maitake mushrooms
Maitake mushrooms is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Maitake mushrooms
Maitake mushrooms is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.16g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Cauliflower - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169986/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.

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