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Maitake mushrooms vs. Lambsquarters — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Maitake mushrooms and Lambsquarters?

  • Maitake mushrooms are higher in Vitamin D, and Vitamin B3, yet Lambsquarters are higher in Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Manganese, Calcium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Iron, and Potassium.
  • Maitake mushrooms' daily need coverage for Vitamin D is 187% more.
  • Maitake mushrooms have 5 times more Vitamin B3 than Lambsquarters. While Maitake mushrooms have 6.585mg of Vitamin B3, Lambsquarters have only 1.2mg.

We used Mushrooms, maitake, raw and Lambsquarters, raw 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 less Sodium -97.7%
Contains more Zinc +70.5%
Contains more Selenium +144.4%
Contains more Calcium +30800%
Contains more Iron +300%
Contains more Magnesium +240%
Contains more Potassium +121.6%
Contains more Copper +16.3%
Contains more Manganese +1225.4%
Equal in Phosphorus - 72
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 93% 45% 25% 31% 40% 6% 12% 98% 102% 5%
Contains less Sodium -97.7%
Contains more Zinc +70.5%
Contains more Selenium +144.4%
Contains more Calcium +30800%
Contains more Iron +300%
Contains more Magnesium +240%
Contains more Potassium +121.6%
Contains more Copper +16.3%
Contains more Manganese +1225.4%
Equal in Phosphorus - 72

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 +448.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +193.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +389.3%
Contains more Folate +42.9%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.16
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 696% 0% 0% 267% 40% 102% 23% 6% 64% 23% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +448.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +193.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +389.3%
Contains more Folate +42.9%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.16

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +116.5%
Contains more Fats +321.1%
Contains more Other +541.5%
Equal in Carbs - 7.3
Equal in Water - 84.3
2% 7% 90%
Protein: 1.94 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 6.97 g
Water: 90.37 g
Other: 0.53 g
4% 7% 84% 3%
Protein: 4.2 g
Fats: 0.8 g
Carbs: 7.3 g
Water: 84.3 g
Other: 3.4 g
Contains more Protein +116.5%
Contains more Fats +321.1%
Contains more Other +541.5%
Equal in Carbs - 7.3
Equal in Water - 84.3

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -49.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +400%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +290%
20% 20% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.03 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.09 g
11% 27% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.059 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.15 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.351 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -49.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +400%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +290%

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 Lambsquarters
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Lambsquarters Opinion
Net carbs 4.27g 3.3g Maitake mushrooms
Protein 1.94g 4.2g Lambsquarters
Fats 0.19g 0.8g Lambsquarters
Carbs 6.97g 7.3g Lambsquarters
Calories 31kcal 43kcal Lambsquarters
Sugar 2.07g Lambsquarters
Fiber 2.7g 4g Lambsquarters
Calcium 1mg 309mg Lambsquarters
Iron 0.3mg 1.2mg Lambsquarters
Magnesium 10mg 34mg Lambsquarters
Phosphorus 74mg 72mg Maitake mushrooms
Potassium 204mg 452mg Lambsquarters
Sodium 1mg 43mg Maitake mushrooms
Zinc 0.75mg 0.44mg Maitake mushrooms
Copper 0.252mg 0.293mg Lambsquarters
Manganese 0.059mg 0.782mg Lambsquarters
Selenium 2.2µg 0.9µg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin A 0IU 11600IU Lambsquarters
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 580µg Lambsquarters
Vitamin E 0.01mg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin D 1123IU 0IU Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin D 28.1µg 0µg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin C 0mg 80mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0.16mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B2 0.242mg 0.44mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B3 6.585mg 1.2mg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin B5 0.27mg 0.092mg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.274mg Lambsquarters
Folate 21µg 30µg Lambsquarters
Tryptophan 0.035mg 0.038mg Lambsquarters
Threonine 0.095mg 0.163mg Lambsquarters
Isoleucine 0.055mg 0.253mg Lambsquarters
Leucine 0.08mg 0.35mg Lambsquarters
Lysine 0.09mg 0.354mg Lambsquarters
Methionine 0.015mg 0.049mg Lambsquarters
Phenylalanine 0.06mg 0.166mg Lambsquarters
Valine 0.1mg 0.226mg Lambsquarters
Histidine 0.045mg 0.116mg Lambsquarters
Saturated Fat 0.03g 0.059g Maitake mushrooms
Monounsaturated Fat 0.03g 0.15g Lambsquarters
Polyunsaturated fat 0.09g 0.351g Lambsquarters

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Maitake mushrooms Lambsquarters
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
101%
Lambsquarters
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Maitake mushrooms
45%
Lambsquarters

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Maitake mushrooms
Maitake mushrooms contains less Sodium (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Maitake mushrooms
Maitake mushrooms is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.029g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.07g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters 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. Lambsquarters - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169244/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.