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Maitake mushrooms vs. Garden asparagus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Maitake mushrooms and Garden asparagus

  • Maitake mushrooms have more Vitamin D, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Copper, and Choline, however, Garden asparagus have more Vitamin K, Iron, Folate, Vitamin E , and Vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin D from Maitake mushrooms is 187% higher.
  • Garden asparagus has 7 times less Vitamin B3 than Maitake mushrooms. Maitake mushrooms have 6.585mg of Vitamin B3, while Garden asparagus has 0.978mg.

Food types used in this article are Mushrooms, maitake, raw and Asparagus, 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 +42.3%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +38.9%
Contains more Copper +33.3%
Contains more Calcium +2300%
Contains more Iron +613.3%
Contains more Magnesium +40%
Contains more Manganese +167.8%
Equal in Potassium - 202
Equal in Selenium - 2.3
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 8% 81% 10% 23% 18% 1% 15% 63% 21% 13%
Contains more Phosphorus +42.3%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +38.9%
Contains more Copper +33.3%
Contains more Calcium +2300%
Contains more Iron +613.3%
Contains more Magnesium +40%
Contains more Manganese +167.8%
Equal in Potassium - 202
Equal in Selenium - 2.3

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 B2 +71.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +573.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +11200%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +62.5%
Contains more Folate +147.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.143
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.274
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 46% 23% 0% 19% 36% 33% 19% 17% 21% 39% 0% 105%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +71.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +573.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +11200%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +62.5%
Contains more Folate +147.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.143
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.274

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +58.3%
Contains more Carbs +79.6%
Contains more Protein +13.4%
Equal in Water - 93.22
Equal in Other - 0.58
2% 7% 90%
Protein: 1.94 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 6.97 g
Water: 90.37 g
Other: 0.53 g
2% 4% 93%
Protein: 2.2 g
Fats: 0.12 g
Carbs: 3.88 g
Water: 93.22 g
Other: 0.58 g
Contains more Fats +58.3%
Contains more Carbs +79.6%
Contains more Protein +13.4%
Equal in Water - 93.22
Equal in Other - 0.58

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -25%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +80%
20% 20% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.03 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.09 g
44% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -25%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +80%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +167.7%
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
12% 35% 53%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.23 g
Glucose: 0.65 g
Fructose: 1 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Glucose +167.7%
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 Garden asparagus
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Maitake mushrooms Garden asparagus Opinion
Net carbs 4.27g 1.78g Maitake mushrooms
Protein 1.94g 2.2g Garden asparagus
Fats 0.19g 0.12g Maitake mushrooms
Carbs 6.97g 3.88g Maitake mushrooms
Calories 31kcal 20kcal Maitake mushrooms
Fructose 0g 1g Garden asparagus
Sugar 2.07g 1.88g Garden asparagus
Fiber 2.7g 2.1g Maitake mushrooms
Calcium 1mg 24mg Garden asparagus
Iron 0.3mg 2.14mg Garden asparagus
Magnesium 10mg 14mg Garden asparagus
Phosphorus 74mg 52mg Maitake mushrooms
Potassium 204mg 202mg Maitake mushrooms
Sodium 1mg 2mg Maitake mushrooms
Zinc 0.75mg 0.54mg Maitake mushrooms
Copper 0.252mg 0.189mg Maitake mushrooms
Manganese 0.059mg 0.158mg Garden asparagus
Selenium 2.2µg 2.3µg Garden asparagus
Vitamin A 0IU 756IU Garden asparagus
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 38µg Garden asparagus
Vitamin E 0.01mg 1.13mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin D 1123IU 0IU Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin D 28.1µg 0µg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin C 0mg 5.6mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0.143mg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin B2 0.242mg 0.141mg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin B3 6.585mg 0.978mg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin B5 0.27mg 0.274mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.091mg Garden asparagus
Folate 21µg 52µg Garden asparagus
Vitamin K 0µg 41.6µg Garden asparagus
Tryptophan 0.035mg 0.027mg Maitake mushrooms
Threonine 0.095mg 0.084mg Maitake mushrooms
Isoleucine 0.055mg 0.075mg Garden asparagus
Leucine 0.08mg 0.128mg Garden asparagus
Lysine 0.09mg 0.104mg Garden asparagus
Methionine 0.015mg 0.031mg Garden asparagus
Phenylalanine 0.06mg 0.075mg Garden asparagus
Valine 0.1mg 0.115mg Garden asparagus
Histidine 0.045mg 0.049mg Garden asparagus
Saturated Fat 0.03g 0.04g Maitake mushrooms
Monounsaturated Fat 0.03g 0g Maitake mushrooms
Polyunsaturated fat 0.09g 0.05g Maitake mushrooms

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Maitake mushrooms Garden asparagus
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
29%
Garden asparagus
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Maitake mushrooms
25%
Garden asparagus

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Maitake mushrooms
Maitake mushrooms contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Maitake mushrooms
Maitake mushrooms is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.01g)
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 - $4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.19g)
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. Garden asparagus - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168389/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.