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Maitake mushrooms vs. Escarole — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Maitake mushrooms and Escarole?

  • Maitake mushrooms are higher in Vitamin D, Vitamin B3, Copper, Vitamin B2, and Phosphorus, yet Escarole is higher in Vitamin K, Folate, Manganese, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Maitake mushrooms' daily need coverage for Vitamin D is 187% more.
  • Maitake mushrooms have 21 times more Vitamin B3 than Escarole. While Maitake mushrooms have 6.585mg of Vitamin B3, Escarole has only 0.312mg.

We used Mushrooms, maitake, raw and Escarole, cooked, boiled, drained, no salt added types in this article.

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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 +236.4%
Contains less Sodium -94.7%
Contains more Copper +189.7%
Contains more Selenium +1000%
Contains more Calcium +4500%
Contains more Iron +140%
Contains more Magnesium +30%
Contains more Potassium +20.1%
Contains more Manganese +552.5%
Equal in Zinc - 0.69
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 14% 27% 10% 10% 22% 3% 19% 29% 51% 2%
Contains more Phosphorus +236.4%
Contains less Sodium -94.7%
Contains more Copper +189.7%
Contains more Selenium +1000%
Contains more Calcium +4500%
Contains more Iron +140%
Contains more Magnesium +30%
Contains more Potassium +20.1%
Contains more Manganese +552.5%
Equal in Zinc - 0.69

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 +147.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +290.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2010.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +250%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +3900%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +205.9%
Contains more Folate +271.4%
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 114% 8% 0% 11% 15% 15% 6% 50% 4% 59% 0% 530%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +147.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +290.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2010.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +250%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +3900%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +205.9%
Contains more Folate +271.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +68.7%
Contains more Carbs +127%
Contains more Other +147.2%
Equal in Fats - 0.18
Equal in Water - 94.29
2% 7% 90%
Protein: 1.94 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 6.97 g
Water: 90.37 g
Other: 0.53 g
3% 94%
Protein: 1.15 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 3.07 g
Water: 94.29 g
Other: 1.31 g
Contains more Protein +68.7%
Contains more Carbs +127%
Contains more Other +147.2%
Equal in Fats - 0.18
Equal in Water - 94.29

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -28.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +650%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11.1%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.081
20% 20% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.03 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.09 g
33% 3% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.042 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.081 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -28.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +650%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11.1%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.081

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Maitake mushrooms Escarole Opinion
Net carbs 4.27g 0.27g Maitake mushrooms
Protein 1.94g 1.15g Maitake mushrooms
Fats 0.19g 0.18g Maitake mushrooms
Carbs 6.97g 3.07g Maitake mushrooms
Calories 31kcal 19kcal Maitake mushrooms
Sugar 2.07g 0.23g Escarole
Fiber 2.7g 2.8g Escarole
Calcium 1mg 46mg Escarole
Iron 0.3mg 0.72mg Escarole
Magnesium 10mg 13mg Escarole
Phosphorus 74mg 22mg Maitake mushrooms
Potassium 204mg 245mg Escarole
Sodium 1mg 19mg Maitake mushrooms
Zinc 0.75mg 0.69mg Maitake mushrooms
Copper 0.252mg 0.087mg Maitake mushrooms
Manganese 0.059mg 0.385mg Escarole
Selenium 2.2µg 0.2µg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin A 0IU 1888IU Escarole
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 94µg Escarole
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.4mg Escarole
Vitamin D 1123IU 0IU Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin D 28.1µg 0µg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin C 0mg 3.3mg Escarole
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0.059mg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin B2 0.242mg 0.062mg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin B3 6.585mg 0.312mg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin B5 0.27mg 0.826mg Escarole
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.016mg Maitake mushrooms
Folate 21µg 78µg Escarole
Vitamin K 0µg 211.9µg Escarole
Tryptophan 0.035mg 0.005mg Maitake mushrooms
Threonine 0.095mg 0.046mg Maitake mushrooms
Isoleucine 0.055mg 0.066mg Escarole
Leucine 0.08mg 0.09mg Escarole
Lysine 0.09mg 0.058mg Maitake mushrooms
Methionine 0.015mg 0.013mg Maitake mushrooms
Phenylalanine 0.06mg 0.049mg Maitake mushrooms
Valine 0.1mg 0.058mg Maitake mushrooms
Histidine 0.045mg 0.021mg Maitake mushrooms
Saturated Fat 0.03g 0.042g Maitake mushrooms
Monounsaturated Fat 0.03g 0.004g Maitake mushrooms
Polyunsaturated fat 0.09g 0.081g Maitake mushrooms

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Maitake mushrooms Escarole
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
67%
Escarole
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Maitake mushrooms
18%
Escarole

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Maitake mushrooms
Maitake mushrooms contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Maitake mushrooms
Maitake mushrooms is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.012g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Maitake mushrooms
Maitake mushrooms is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Escarole
Escarole is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.84g)
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.
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. Escarole - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168413/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.