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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.
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 14% 0.6% 27% 15% 47% 28% 48% 1.2% 30% 31%
Contains more CopperCopper +77.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +49%
Contains more IronIron +36.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +37.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +51.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +289.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +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.
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% 843% 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% 0% 0% 12% 3.8% 50% 73% 90% 68% 0% 0% 9.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +6925%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +873.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +11.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +69.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +61.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +455.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +423.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~IU
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

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
2% 7% 90%
Protein: 2.24 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 6.79 g
Water: 89.74 g
Other: 0.74 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +15.5%
Contains more FatsFats +157.9%
Contains more OtherOther +39.6%
~equal in Carbs ~6.79g
~equal in Water ~89.74g

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
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 2.38 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +36.8%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~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 Shiitake
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Maitake mushrooms Shiitake Opinion
Calories 31kcal 34kcal Shiitake
Protein 1.94g 2.24g Shiitake
Fats 0.19g 0.49g Shiitake
Net carbs 4.27g 4.29g Shiitake
Carbs 6.97g 6.79g Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin D 1123IU 18IU Maitake mushrooms
Magnesium 10mg 20mg Shiitake
Calcium 1mg 2mg Shiitake
Potassium 204mg 304mg Shiitake
Iron 0.3mg 0.41mg Shiitake
Sugar 2.07g 2.38g Maitake mushrooms
Fiber 2.7g 2.5g Maitake mushrooms
Copper 0.252mg 0.142mg Maitake mushrooms
Zinc 0.75mg 1.03mg Shiitake
Phosphorus 74mg 112mg Shiitake
Sodium 1mg 9mg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin E 0.01mg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin D 28.1µg 0.4µg Maitake mushrooms
Manganese 0.059mg 0.23mg Shiitake
Selenium 2.2µg 5.7µg Shiitake
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0.015mg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin B2 0.242mg 0.217mg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin B3 6.585mg 3.877mg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin B5 0.27mg 1.5mg Shiitake
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.293mg Shiitake
Folate 21µg 13µg Maitake mushrooms
Choline 51.1mg Maitake mushrooms
Saturated Fat 0.03g Shiitake
Monounsaturated Fat 0.03g Maitake mushrooms
Polyunsaturated fat 0.09g Maitake mushrooms
Tryptophan 0.035mg 0.011mg Maitake mushrooms
Threonine 0.095mg 0.134mg Shiitake
Isoleucine 0.055mg 0.111mg Shiitake
Leucine 0.08mg 0.189mg Shiitake
Lysine 0.09mg 0.134mg Shiitake
Methionine 0.015mg 0.033mg Shiitake
Phenylalanine 0.06mg 0.111mg Shiitake
Valine 0.1mg 0.145mg Shiitake
Histidine 0.045mg 0.056mg Shiitake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Maitake mushrooms Shiitake
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
87%
Maitake mushrooms
24%
Shiitake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Maitake mushrooms
24%
Shiitake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.03g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shiitake
Shiitake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Maitake mushrooms
Maitake mushrooms is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.31g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Maitake mushrooms
Maitake mushrooms contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
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 - $1.3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Maitake mushrooms
Maitake mushrooms is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Shiitake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169242/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.