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Maitake mushrooms vs. Agar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Maitake mushrooms and Agar?

  • Maitake mushrooms are richer in Vitamin D, and Vitamin B3, yet Agar is richer in Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, Folate, Calcium, Vitamin B5, Zinc, and Copper.
  • Agar's daily need coverage for Iron is 264% higher.

We used Mushrooms, maitake, raw and Seaweed, agar, dried 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.
Contains more Phosphorus +42.3%
Contains less Sodium -99%
Contains more Calcium +62400%
Contains more Iron +7033.3%
Contains more Magnesium +7600%
Contains more Potassium +451.5%
Contains more Zinc +673.3%
Contains more Copper +142.1%
Contains more Manganese +7188.1%
Contains more Selenium +236.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 12% 8% 32% 18% 1% 21% 84% 8% 12%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 188% 803% 550% 23% 100% 14% 159% 204% 561% 41%
Contains more Phosphorus +42.3%
Contains less Sodium -99%
Contains more Calcium +62400%
Contains more Iron +7033.3%
Contains more Magnesium +7600%
Contains more Potassium +451.5%
Contains more Zinc +673.3%
Contains more Copper +142.1%
Contains more Manganese +7188.1%
Contains more Selenium +236.4%

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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Agar
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1360%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3159.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +49900%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1017.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +441.1%
Contains more Folate +2661.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.222
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 100% 0% 0% 3% 52% 4% 182% 70% 435% 0% 61%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1360%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3159.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +49900%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1017.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +441.1%
Contains more Folate +2661.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.222

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +941.1%
Contains more Protein +220.1%
Contains more Fats +57.9%
Contains more Carbs +1060.4%
Contains more Other +641.5%
2% 7% 90%
Protein: 1.94 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 6.97 g
Water: 90.37 g
Other: 0.53 g
6% 81% 9% 4%
Protein: 6.21 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 80.88 g
Water: 8.68 g
Other: 3.93 g
Contains more Water +941.1%
Contains more Protein +220.1%
Contains more Fats +57.9%
Contains more Carbs +1060.4%
Contains more Other +641.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -50.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +13.3%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.027
20% 20% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.03 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.09 g
32% 14% 54%
Saturated Fat: 0.061 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.027 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.102 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -50.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +13.3%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.027

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Maitake mushrooms Agar Opinion
Net carbs 4.27g 73.18g Agar
Protein 1.94g 6.21g Agar
Fats 0.19g 0.3g Agar
Carbs 6.97g 80.88g Agar
Calories 31kcal 306kcal Agar
Sugar 2.07g 2.97g Maitake mushrooms
Fiber 2.7g 7.7g Agar
Calcium 1mg 625mg Agar
Iron 0.3mg 21.4mg Agar
Magnesium 10mg 770mg Agar
Phosphorus 74mg 52mg Maitake mushrooms
Potassium 204mg 1125mg Agar
Sodium 1mg 102mg Maitake mushrooms
Zinc 0.75mg 5.8mg Agar
Copper 0.252mg 0.61mg Agar
Manganese 0.059mg 4.3mg Agar
Selenium 2.2µg 7.4µg Agar
Vitamin E 0.01mg 5mg Agar
Vitamin D 1123IU 0IU Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin D 28.1µg 0µg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0.01mg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin B2 0.242mg 0.222mg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin B3 6.585mg 0.202mg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin B5 0.27mg 3.018mg Agar
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.303mg Agar
Folate 21µg 580µg Agar
Vitamin K 0µg 24.4µg Agar
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 0.03g 0.061g Maitake mushrooms
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.087g Agar
Monounsaturated Fat 0.03g 0.027g Maitake mushrooms
Polyunsaturated fat 0.09g 0.102g Agar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Maitake mushrooms Agar
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
92%
Maitake mushrooms
75%
Agar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Maitake mushrooms
264%
Agar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Maitake mushrooms
Maitake mushrooms is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Maitake mushrooms
Maitake mushrooms contains less Sodium (difference - 101mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Maitake mushrooms
Maitake mushrooms is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.031g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Agar
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.

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. Maitake mushrooms - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169403/nutrients
  2. Agar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170090/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.