Maitake mushrooms vs. Shiitake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Maitake mushrooms and Shiitake
- Maitake mushrooms have more Vitamin D, Vitamin B3, Copper, and Vitamin B1, while Shiitake have more Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, Manganese, Selenium, and Phosphorus.
- Maitake mushrooms' daily need coverage for Vitamin D is 184% higher.
- Shiitake contains 10 times less Vitamin B1 than Maitake mushrooms. Maitake mushrooms contain 0.146mg of Vitamin B1, while Shiitake contains 0.015mg.
The food types used in this comparison are Mushrooms, maitake, raw and Mushrooms, shiitake, 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.
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Sodium
-88.9%
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Copper
+77.5%
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Calcium
+100%
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Iron
+36.7%
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Magnesium
+100%
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Phosphorus
+51.4%
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Potassium
+49%
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Zinc
+37.3%
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Manganese
+289.8%
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Selenium
+159.1%
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-88.9%
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Copper
+77.5%
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Calcium
+100%
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Iron
+36.7%
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Magnesium
+100%
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Phosphorus
+51.4%
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Potassium
+49%
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Zinc
+37.3%
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Manganese
+289.8%
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Selenium
+159.1%
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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Vitamin D
+6925%
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Vitamin B1
+873.3%
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Vitamin B2
+11.5%
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Vitamin B3
+69.8%
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Folate
+61.5%
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Vitamin B5
+455.6%
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Vitamin B6
+423.2%
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Vitamin D
+6925%
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Vitamin B1
+873.3%
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Vitamin B2
+11.5%
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Vitamin B3
+69.8%
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Folate
+61.5%
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Vitamin B5
+455.6%
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Vitamin B6
+423.2%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+15.5%
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Fats
+157.9%
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+39.6%
Equal in Carbs - 6.79
Equal in Water - 89.74
Protein:
1.94 g
Fats:
0.19 g
Carbs:
6.97 g
Water:
90.37 g
Other:
0.53 g
Protein:
2.24 g
Fats:
0.49 g
Carbs:
6.79 g
Water:
89.74 g
Other:
0.74 g
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Protein
+15.5%
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Fats
+157.9%
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Other
+39.6%
Equal in Carbs - 6.79
Equal in Water - 89.74
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Lactose
+∞%
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Glucose
+36.8%
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
1.74 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0.33 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
2.38 g
Fructose:
0 g
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0 g
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0 g
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Lactose
+∞%
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Glucose
+36.8%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 4.27g | 4.29g |
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| Protein | 1.94g | 2.24g |
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| Fats | 0.19g | 0.49g |
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| Carbs | 6.97g | 6.79g |
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| Calories | 31kcal | 34kcal |
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| Sugar | 2.07g | 2.38g |
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| Fiber | 2.7g | 2.5g |
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| Calcium | 1mg | 2mg |
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| Iron | 0.3mg | 0.41mg |
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| Magnesium | 10mg | 20mg |
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| Phosphorus | 74mg | 112mg |
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| Potassium | 204mg | 304mg |
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| Sodium | 1mg | 9mg |
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| Zinc | 0.75mg | 1.03mg |
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| Copper | 0.252mg | 0.142mg |
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| Manganese | 0.059mg | 0.23mg |
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| Selenium | 2.2µg | 5.7µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.01mg |
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| Vitamin D | 1123IU | 18IU |
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| Vitamin D | 28.1µg | 0.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.146mg | 0.015mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.242mg | 0.217mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 6.585mg | 3.877mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.27mg | 1.5mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.056mg | 0.293mg |
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| Folate | 21µg | 13µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.035mg | 0.011mg |
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| Threonine | 0.095mg | 0.134mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.055mg | 0.111mg |
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| Leucine | 0.08mg | 0.189mg |
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| Lysine | 0.09mg | 0.134mg |
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| Methionine | 0.015mg | 0.033mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.06mg | 0.111mg |
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| Valine | 0.1mg | 0.145mg |
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| Histidine | 0.045mg | 0.056mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.03g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.03g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.09g |
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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%
25%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
24%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shiitake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shiitake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.03g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shiitake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Maitake mushrooms is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.31g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Maitake mushrooms contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Maitake mushrooms is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Maitake mushrooms is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Maitake mushrooms is relatively richer in vitamins