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Maitake mushrooms vs. Oysters — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between maitake mushrooms and oysters

  • Maitake mushrooms have more vitamin D and vitamin B3; however, oysters has more vitamin B12, zinc, copper, iron, selenium, manganese, and phosphorus.
  • Oysters's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 729% more.
  • Maitake mushrooms have 562 times more vitamin D than oysters. Maitake mushrooms have 1123IU of vitamin D, while oysters has 2IU.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Mushrooms, maitake, raw and Mollusks, oyster, eastern, wild, cooked, moist heat.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 0.3% 18% 11% 84% 20% 32% 0.13% 7.7% 12%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 25% 35% 12% 345% 1902% 2144% 83% 22% 77% 215%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +46.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +250%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +11500%
Contains more IronIron +2970%
Contains more CopperCopper +2164.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +10380%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +162.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +901.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1695.5%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0.2% 422% 37% 56% 123% 16% 13% 0% 0% 16% 28%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 8.7% 34% 0% 9% 42% 35% 27% 14% 2188% 5% 11% 71%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +305.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +34.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +255.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +16900%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +65.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +154.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.061mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 7% 90%
Protein: 1.94 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 6.97 g
Water: 90.37 g
Other: 0.53 g
11% 3% 5% 78%
Protein: 11.42 g
Fats: 3.42 g
Carbs: 5.45 g
Water: 78.19 g
Other: 1.52 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +27.9%
Contains more WaterWater +15.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +488.7%
Contains more FatsFats +1700%
Contains more OtherOther +186.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 20% 60%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.03 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.09 g
38% 20% 42%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.948 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.506 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.056 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1586.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1073.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
42% 58%
Starch: 0.9 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.23 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +41.5%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
~equal in Sucrose ~0g
~equal in Fructose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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 Oysters
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Maitake mushrooms Oysters DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 17.5µg 729%
Zinc 0.75mg 78.6mg 708%
Copper 0.252mg 5.707mg 606%
Vitamin D 28.1µg 0µg 141%
Vitamin D 1123IU 2IU 140%
Iron 0.3mg 9.21mg 111%
Selenium 2.2µg 39.5µg 68%
Vitamin B3 6.585mg 1.85mg 30%
Cholesterol 0mg 79mg 26%
Manganese 0.059mg 0.591mg 23%
Protein 1.94g 11.42g 19%
Phosphorus 74mg 194mg 17%
Choline 51.1mg 130mg 14%
Calcium 1mg 116mg 12%
Fiber 2.7g 0g 11%
Vitamin E 0.01mg 1.7mg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0.036mg 9%
Sodium 1mg 166mg 7%
Magnesium 10mg 35mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.09g 1.056g 6%
Vitamin B2 0.242mg 0.18mg 5%
Fats 0.19g 3.42g 5%
Vitamin B5 0.27mg 0.447mg 4%
Calories 31kcal 102kcal 4%
Saturated fat 0.03g 0.948g 4%
Vitamin A 0µg 26µg 3%
Potassium 204mg 139mg 2%
Vitamin K 0µg 2µg 2%
Folate 21µg 14µg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.03g 0.506g 1%
Carbs 6.97g 5.45g 1%
Net carbs 4.27g 5.45g N/A
Sugar 2.07g 1.23g N/A
Starch 0g 0.9g 0%
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.061mg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.068g N/A
Tryptophan 0.035mg 0.138mg 0%
Threonine 0.095mg 0.046mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.055mg 0.459mg 0%
Leucine 0.08mg 0.716mg 0%
Lysine 0.09mg 0.762mg 0%
Methionine 0.015mg 0.257mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.06mg 0.413mg 0%
Valine 0.1mg 0.523mg 0%
Histidine 0.045mg 0.22mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.353g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.271g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.163g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.02g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.061g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Maitake mushrooms Oysters
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
55%
Maitake mushrooms
188%
Oysters
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Maitake mushrooms
486%
Oysters

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Oysters
Oysters is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oysters
Oysters is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.84g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Maitake mushrooms
Maitake mushrooms is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 79mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Maitake mushrooms
Maitake mushrooms contains less Sodium (difference - 165mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Maitake mushrooms
Maitake mushrooms is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.918g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Maitake mushrooms
Maitake mushrooms is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Maitake mushrooms
Maitake mushrooms is cheaper (difference - $3)
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. Oysters - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171980/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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