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Maitake mushrooms vs. Dandelion greens — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Maitake mushrooms and Dandelion greens

  • Maitake mushrooms have more Vitamin D, and Vitamin B3, however, Dandelion greens are richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin C, Iron, Vitamin E , Calcium, Vitamin B6, and Manganese.
  • Dandelion greens covers your daily Vitamin K needs 649% more than Maitake mushrooms.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Mushrooms, maitake, raw and Dandelion greens, 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 Phosphorus +12.1%
Contains less Sodium -98.7%
Contains more Zinc +82.9%
Contains more Copper +47.4%
Contains more Selenium +340%
Contains more Calcium +18600%
Contains more Iron +933.3%
Contains more Magnesium +260%
Contains more Potassium +94.6%
Contains more Manganese +479.7%
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 57% 117% 26% 29% 36% 10% 12% 57% 45% 3%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.1%
Contains less Sodium -98.7%
Contains more Zinc +82.9%
Contains more Copper +47.4%
Contains more Selenium +340%
Contains more Calcium +18600%
Contains more Iron +933.3%
Contains more Magnesium +260%
Contains more Potassium +94.6%
Contains more Manganese +479.7%

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 D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +717%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +221.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +34300%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +30.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +348.2%
Contains more Folate +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.26
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 610% 69% 0% 117% 48% 60% 16% 6% 58% 21% 0% 1946%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +717%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +221.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +34300%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +30.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +348.2%
Contains more Folate +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.26

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +39.2%
Contains more Fats +268.4%
Contains more Carbs +32%
Contains more Other +239.6%
Equal in Water - 85.6
2% 7% 90%
Protein: 1.94 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 6.97 g
Water: 90.37 g
Other: 0.53 g
3% 9% 86% 2%
Protein: 2.7 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 9.2 g
Water: 85.6 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more Protein +39.2%
Contains more Fats +268.4%
Contains more Carbs +32%
Contains more Other +239.6%
Equal in Water - 85.6

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +114.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +240%
20% 20% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.03 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.09 g
35% 3% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.17 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.306 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +114.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +240%

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 Dandelion greens
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Maitake mushrooms Dandelion greens Opinion
Net carbs 4.27g 5.7g Dandelion greens
Protein 1.94g 2.7g Dandelion greens
Fats 0.19g 0.7g Dandelion greens
Carbs 6.97g 9.2g Dandelion greens
Calories 31kcal 45kcal Dandelion greens
Sugar 2.07g 0.71g Dandelion greens
Fiber 2.7g 3.5g Dandelion greens
Calcium 1mg 187mg Dandelion greens
Iron 0.3mg 3.1mg Dandelion greens
Magnesium 10mg 36mg Dandelion greens
Phosphorus 74mg 66mg Maitake mushrooms
Potassium 204mg 397mg Dandelion greens
Sodium 1mg 76mg Maitake mushrooms
Zinc 0.75mg 0.41mg Maitake mushrooms
Copper 0.252mg 0.171mg Maitake mushrooms
Manganese 0.059mg 0.342mg Dandelion greens
Selenium 2.2µg 0.5µg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin A 0IU 10161IU Dandelion greens
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 508µg Dandelion greens
Vitamin E 0.01mg 3.44mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin D 1123IU 0IU Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin D 28.1µg 0µg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin C 0mg 35mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0.19mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B2 0.242mg 0.26mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B3 6.585mg 0.806mg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin B5 0.27mg 0.084mg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.251mg Dandelion greens
Folate 21µg 27µg Dandelion greens
Vitamin K 0µg 778.4µg Dandelion greens
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 0.17g Maitake mushrooms
Monounsaturated Fat 0.03g 0.014g Maitake mushrooms
Polyunsaturated fat 0.09g 0.306g Dandelion greens

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Maitake mushrooms Dandelion greens
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
246%
Dandelion greens
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Maitake mushrooms
39%
Dandelion greens

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Maitake mushrooms
Maitake mushrooms contains less Sodium (difference - 75mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Maitake mushrooms
Maitake mushrooms is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.14g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.36g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens 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 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 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. Maitake mushrooms - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169403/nutrients
  2. Dandelion greens - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169226/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.