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Edible mushroom vs. Macadamia — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between edible mushroom and macadamia

  • Edible mushroom is higher in vitamin B2 and vitamin B5; however, macadamia is richer in manganese, vitamin B1, copper, iron, fiber, magnesium, and phosphorus.
  • Macadamia's daily need coverage for manganese is 178% higher.
  • Edible mushroom has 2 times more vitamin B2 than macadamia. While edible mushroom has 0.402mg of vitamin B2, macadamia has only 0.162mg.
  • Edible mushroom has less saturated fat.
  • Macadamia has a lower glycemic index (10) than edible mushroom (32).

The food types used in this comparison are Mushrooms, white, raw and Nuts, macadamia nuts, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 6.4% 0.9% 28% 19% 106% 14% 37% 0.65% 6.1% 51%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 93% 26% 32% 138% 252% 35% 81% 0.65% 539% 20%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +158.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1344.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2733.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +15.7%
Contains more IronIron +638%
Contains more CopperCopper +137.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +150%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +118.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +8689.4%
~equal in Sodium ~5mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 7% 0% 0.2% 3% 20% 93% 68% 90% 24% 5% 0% 13% 9.4%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 4% 0% 11% 0% 299% 37% 46% 45% 63% 0% 0% 8.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +75%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +148.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +45.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +97.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +54.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +5300%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1375.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +164.4%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 3% 92%
Protein: 3.09 g
Fats: 0.34 g
Carbs: 3.26 g
Water: 92.45 g
Other: 0.86 g
8% 76% 14%
Protein: 7.91 g
Fats: 75.77 g
Carbs: 13.82 g
Water: 1.36 g
Other: 1.14 g
Contains more WaterWater +6697.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +156%
Contains more FatsFats +22185.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +323.9%
Contains more OtherOther +32.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 76%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.05 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.16 g
17% 81% 2%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 12.061 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 58.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.502 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +838.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
90% 10%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.48 g
Fructose: 0.17 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
19% 79%
Starch: 1.05 g
Sucrose: 4.43 g
Glucose: 0.07 g
Fructose: 0.07 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +2014.3%
Contains more FructoseFructose +142.9%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Edible mushroom Macadamia DV% diff.
Manganese 0.047mg 4.131mg 178%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 58.877g 147%
Fats 0.34g 75.77g 116%
Vitamin B1 0.081mg 1.195mg 93%
Saturated fat 0.05g 12.061g 55%
Copper 0.318mg 0.756mg 49%
Iron 0.5mg 3.69mg 40%
Calories 22kcal 718kcal 35%
Fiber 1g 8.6g 30%
Magnesium 9mg 130mg 29%
Vitamin B2 0.402mg 0.162mg 18%
Phosphorus 86mg 188mg 15%
Vitamin B5 1.497mg 0.758mg 15%
Vitamin B6 0.104mg 0.275mg 13%
Protein 3.09g 7.91g 10%
Selenium 9.3µg 3.6µg 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.16g 1.502g 9%
Calcium 3mg 85mg 8%
Zinc 0.52mg 1.3mg 7%
Vitamin B3 3.607mg 2.473mg 7%
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.54mg 4%
Carbs 3.26g 13.82g 4%
Choline 17.3mg 3%
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0µg 2%
Folate 17µg 11µg 2%
Vitamin C 2.1mg 1.2mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg 1%
Potassium 318mg 368mg 1%
Vitamin D 7IU 0IU 1%
Net carbs 2.26g 5.22g N/A
Sugar 1.98g 4.57g N/A
Starch 0g 1.05g 0%
Sodium 5mg 5mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.035mg 0.067mg 0%
Threonine 0.107mg 0.37mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.076mg 0.314mg 0%
Leucine 0.12mg 0.602mg 0%
Lysine 0.107mg 0.018mg 0%
Methionine 0.031mg 0.023mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.085mg 0.665mg 0%
Valine 0.232mg 0.363mg 0%
Histidine 0.057mg 0.195mg 0%
Fructose 0.17g 0.07g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Edible mushroom Macadamia
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
26%
Edible mushroom
40%
Macadamia
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Edible mushroom
122%
Macadamia

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Macadamia
Macadamia is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macadamia
Macadamia is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.59g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.011g)
Which food is cheaper?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (5 mg)

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. Edible mushroom - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169251/nutrients
  2. Macadamia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170178/nutrients

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

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