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Maitake mushrooms vs. Bell pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Maitake mushrooms and Bell pepper?

  • Maitake mushrooms are richer in Vitamin D, Vitamin B3, Copper, Vitamin B2, Choline, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B1, yet Bell pepper is richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin K.
  • Maitake mushrooms' daily need coverage for Vitamin D is 187% higher.
  • Maitake mushrooms have 14 times more Vitamin B3 than Bell pepper. Maitake mushrooms have 6.585mg of Vitamin B3, while Bell pepper has 0.48mg.

We used Mushrooms, maitake, raw and Peppers, sweet, green, raw 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 +270%
Contains more Potassium +16.6%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Zinc +476.9%
Contains more Copper +281.8%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Calcium +900%
Contains more Iron +13.3%
Contains more Manganese +106.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 10
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 3% 13% 8% 9% 16% 1% 4% 22% 16% 0%
Contains more Phosphorus +270%
Contains more Potassium +16.6%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Zinc +476.9%
Contains more Copper +281.8%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Calcium +900%
Contains more Iron +13.3%
Contains more Manganese +106.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 10

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 D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +156.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +764.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1271.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +172.7%
Contains more Folate +110%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +3600%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +300%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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 23% 8% 0% 268% 15% 7% 9% 6% 52% 8% 0% 19%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +156.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +764.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1271.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +172.7%
Contains more Folate +110%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +3600%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +300%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +125.6%
Contains more Fats +11.8%
Contains more Carbs +50.2%
Contains more Other +20.5%
Equal in Water - 93.89
2% 7% 90%
Protein: 1.94 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 6.97 g
Water: 90.37 g
Other: 0.53 g
5% 94%
Protein: 0.86 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 4.64 g
Water: 93.89 g
Other: 0.44 g
Contains more Protein +125.6%
Contains more Fats +11.8%
Contains more Carbs +50.2%
Contains more Other +20.5%
Equal in Water - 93.89

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -48.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +275%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +45.2%
20% 20% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.03 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.09 g
45% 6% 48%
Saturated Fat: 0.058 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.062 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -48.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +275%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +45.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +50%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
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
5% 49% 47%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.11 g
Glucose: 1.16 g
Fructose: 1.12 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Glucose +50%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%

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 Bell pepper
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Maitake mushrooms Bell pepper Opinion
Net carbs 4.27g 2.94g Maitake mushrooms
Protein 1.94g 0.86g Maitake mushrooms
Fats 0.19g 0.17g Maitake mushrooms
Carbs 6.97g 4.64g Maitake mushrooms
Calories 31kcal 20kcal Maitake mushrooms
Fructose 0g 1.12g Bell pepper
Sugar 2.07g 2.4g Maitake mushrooms
Fiber 2.7g 1.7g Maitake mushrooms
Calcium 1mg 10mg Bell pepper
Iron 0.3mg 0.34mg Bell pepper
Magnesium 10mg 10mg
Phosphorus 74mg 20mg Maitake mushrooms
Potassium 204mg 175mg Maitake mushrooms
Sodium 1mg 3mg Maitake mushrooms
Zinc 0.75mg 0.13mg Maitake mushrooms
Copper 0.252mg 0.066mg Maitake mushrooms
Manganese 0.059mg 0.122mg Bell pepper
Selenium 2.2µg 0µg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin A 0IU 370IU Bell pepper
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 18µg Bell pepper
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.37mg Bell pepper
Vitamin D 1123IU 0IU Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin D 28.1µg 0µg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin C 0mg 80.4mg Bell pepper
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0.057mg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin B2 0.242mg 0.028mg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin B3 6.585mg 0.48mg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin B5 0.27mg 0.099mg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.224mg Bell pepper
Folate 21µg 10µg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin K 0µg 7.4µg Bell pepper
Tryptophan 0.035mg 0.012mg Maitake mushrooms
Threonine 0.095mg 0.036mg Maitake mushrooms
Isoleucine 0.055mg 0.024mg Maitake mushrooms
Leucine 0.08mg 0.036mg Maitake mushrooms
Lysine 0.09mg 0.039mg Maitake mushrooms
Methionine 0.015mg 0.007mg Maitake mushrooms
Phenylalanine 0.06mg 0.092mg Bell pepper
Valine 0.1mg 0.036mg Maitake mushrooms
Histidine 0.045mg 0.01mg Maitake mushrooms
Saturated Fat 0.03g 0.058g Maitake mushrooms
Monounsaturated Fat 0.03g 0.008g Maitake mushrooms
Polyunsaturated fat 0.09g 0.062g Maitake mushrooms

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Maitake mushrooms Bell pepper
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
92%
Maitake mushrooms
34%
Bell pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Maitake mushrooms
9%
Bell pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Maitake mushrooms
Maitake mushrooms is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.33g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Maitake mushrooms
Maitake mushrooms contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Maitake mushrooms
Maitake mushrooms is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.028g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Maitake mushrooms
Maitake mushrooms is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Maitake mushrooms
Maitake mushrooms is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
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. Maitake mushrooms - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169403/nutrients
  2. Bell pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170427/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.