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Chicory vs. Maitake mushrooms — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Chicory and Maitake mushrooms

  • Chicory contains less Vitamin D, Vitamin B3, Copper, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, and Zinc than Maitake mushrooms.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin D from Maitake mushrooms is 187% higher.
  • Maitake mushrooms have 2 times less Folate than Chicory. Chicory has 37µg of Folate, while Maitake mushrooms have 21µg.

Food types used in this article are Chicory, witloof, 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 +1800%
Contains more Manganese +69.5%
Contains more Iron +25%
Contains more Phosphorus +184.6%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +368.8%
Contains more Copper +394.1%
Contains more Selenium +1000%
Equal in Magnesium - 10
Equal in Potassium - 204
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 9% 8% 12% 19% 1% 5% 17% 14% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 12% 8% 32% 18% 1% 21% 84% 8% 12%
Contains more Calcium +1800%
Contains more Manganese +69.5%
Contains more Iron +25%
Contains more Phosphorus +184.6%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +368.8%
Contains more Copper +394.1%
Contains more Selenium +1000%
Equal in Magnesium - 10
Equal in Potassium - 204

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +76.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +135.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +796.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4015.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +86.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +33.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 10% 16% 7% 3% 9% 10% 28% 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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +76.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +135.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +796.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4015.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +86.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +33.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +115.6%
Contains more Fats +90%
Contains more Carbs +74.3%
Contains more Other +10.4%
Equal in Water - 90.37
4% 95%
Protein: 0.9 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 4 g
Water: 94.52 g
Other: 0.48 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 Protein +115.6%
Contains more Fats +90%
Contains more Carbs +74.3%
Contains more Other +10.4%
Equal in Water - 90.37

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -20%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1400%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +104.5%
34% 3% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.024 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.044 g
20% 20% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.03 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.09 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -20%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1400%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +104.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicory Maitake mushrooms Opinion
Net carbs 0.9g 4.27g Maitake mushrooms
Protein 0.9g 1.94g Maitake mushrooms
Fats 0.1g 0.19g Maitake mushrooms
Carbs 4g 6.97g Maitake mushrooms
Calories 17kcal 31kcal Maitake mushrooms
Sugar 2.07g Chicory
Fiber 3.1g 2.7g Chicory
Calcium 19mg 1mg Chicory
Iron 0.24mg 0.3mg Maitake mushrooms
Magnesium 10mg 10mg
Phosphorus 26mg 74mg Maitake mushrooms
Potassium 211mg 204mg Chicory
Sodium 2mg 1mg Maitake mushrooms
Zinc 0.16mg 0.75mg Maitake mushrooms
Copper 0.051mg 0.252mg Maitake mushrooms
Manganese 0.1mg 0.059mg Chicory
Selenium 0.2µg 2.2µg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin A 29IU 0IU Chicory
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Chicory
Vitamin E 0.01mg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin D 0IU 1123IU Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin D 0µg 28.1µg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin C 2.8mg 0mg Chicory
Vitamin B1 0.062mg 0.146mg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin B2 0.027mg 0.242mg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin B3 0.16mg 6.585mg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin B5 0.145mg 0.27mg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.056mg Maitake mushrooms
Folate 37µg 21µg Chicory
Tryptophan 0.016mg 0.035mg Maitake mushrooms
Threonine 0.025mg 0.095mg Maitake mushrooms
Isoleucine 0.054mg 0.055mg Maitake mushrooms
Leucine 0.039mg 0.08mg Maitake mushrooms
Lysine 0.035mg 0.09mg Maitake mushrooms
Methionine 0.005mg 0.015mg Maitake mushrooms
Phenylalanine 0.022mg 0.06mg Maitake mushrooms
Valine 0.041mg 0.1mg Maitake mushrooms
Histidine 0.015mg 0.045mg Maitake mushrooms
Saturated Fat 0.024g 0.03g Chicory
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g 0.03g Maitake mushrooms
Polyunsaturated fat 0.044g 0.09g Maitake mushrooms

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicory 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
7%
Chicory
92%
Maitake mushrooms
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Chicory
19%
Maitake mushrooms

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Maitake mushrooms
Maitake mushrooms contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Maitake mushrooms
Maitake mushrooms is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Maitake mushrooms
Maitake mushrooms is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicory
Chicory is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.07g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicory
Chicory is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.006g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.

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. Chicory - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170404/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.