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Maitake mushrooms vs. Nopales — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Maitake mushrooms and Nopales?

  • Maitake mushrooms are richer in Vitamin D, Vitamin B3, Copper, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, and Phosphorus, yet Nopales are richer in Manganese, Calcium, Vitamin C, and Magnesium.
  • Maitake mushrooms' daily need coverage for Vitamin D is 187% higher.
  • Maitake mushrooms have 16 times more Vitamin B3 than Nopales. Maitake mushrooms have 6.585mg of Vitamin B3, while Nopales have 0.41mg.

We used Mushrooms, maitake, raw and Nopales, raw types in this comparison.

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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 +362.5%
Contains less Sodium -95.2%
Contains more Zinc +200%
Contains more Copper +384.6%
Contains more Selenium +214.3%
Contains more Calcium +16300%
Contains more Iron +96.7%
Contains more Magnesium +420%
Contains more Potassium +26%
Contains more Manganese +674.6%
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 50% 23% 38% 7% 23% 3% 7% 18% 60% 4%
Contains more Phosphorus +362.5%
Contains less Sodium -95.2%
Contains more Zinc +200%
Contains more Copper +384.6%
Contains more Selenium +214.3%
Contains more Calcium +16300%
Contains more Iron +96.7%
Contains more Magnesium +420%
Contains more Potassium +26%
Contains more Manganese +674.6%

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 E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +490.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1506.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +61.7%
Contains more Folate +600%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +25%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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 28% 0% 0% 31% 3% 10% 8% 11% 17% 3% 0% 14%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +490.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1506.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +61.7%
Contains more Folate +600%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +25%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +47%
Contains more Fats +111.1%
Contains more Carbs +109.3%
Contains more Other +115.1%
Equal in Water - 94.12
2% 7% 90%
Protein: 1.94 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 6.97 g
Water: 90.37 g
Other: 0.53 g
3% 94%
Protein: 1.32 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 3.33 g
Water: 94.12 g
Other: 1.14 g
Contains more Protein +47%
Contains more Fats +111.1%
Contains more Carbs +109.3%
Contains more Other +115.1%
Equal in Water - 94.12

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +66.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +80%
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.7%
20% 20% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.03 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.09 g
19% 21% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.016 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.018 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +66.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +80%
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.7%

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 Nopales
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Maitake mushrooms Nopales Opinion
Net carbs 4.27g 1.13g Maitake mushrooms
Protein 1.94g 1.32g Maitake mushrooms
Fats 0.19g 0.09g Maitake mushrooms
Carbs 6.97g 3.33g Maitake mushrooms
Calories 31kcal 16kcal Maitake mushrooms
Sugar 2.07g 1.15g Nopales
Fiber 2.7g 2.2g Maitake mushrooms
Calcium 1mg 164mg Nopales
Iron 0.3mg 0.59mg Nopales
Magnesium 10mg 52mg Nopales
Phosphorus 74mg 16mg Maitake mushrooms
Potassium 204mg 257mg Nopales
Sodium 1mg 21mg Maitake mushrooms
Zinc 0.75mg 0.25mg Maitake mushrooms
Copper 0.252mg 0.052mg Maitake mushrooms
Manganese 0.059mg 0.457mg Nopales
Selenium 2.2µg 0.7µg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin A 0IU 457IU Nopales
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 23µg Nopales
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0mg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin D 1123IU 0IU Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin D 28.1µg 0µg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin C 0mg 9.3mg Nopales
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0.012mg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin B2 0.242mg 0.041mg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin B3 6.585mg 0.41mg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin B5 0.27mg 0.167mg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.07mg Nopales
Folate 21µg 3µg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin K 0µg 5.3µg Nopales
Tryptophan 0.035mg 0.014mg Maitake mushrooms
Threonine 0.095mg 0.04mg Maitake mushrooms
Isoleucine 0.055mg 0.049mg Maitake mushrooms
Leucine 0.08mg 0.077mg Maitake mushrooms
Lysine 0.09mg 0.059mg Maitake mushrooms
Methionine 0.015mg 0.015mg
Phenylalanine 0.06mg 0.049mg Maitake mushrooms
Valine 0.1mg 0.059mg Maitake mushrooms
Histidine 0.045mg 0.025mg Maitake mushrooms
Saturated Fat 0.03g 0.016g Nopales
Monounsaturated Fat 0.03g 0.018g Maitake mushrooms
Polyunsaturated fat 0.09g 0.05g Maitake mushrooms

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Maitake mushrooms Nopales
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
10%
Nopales
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Maitake mushrooms
23%
Nopales

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nopales
Nopales is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.92g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nopales
Nopales is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.014g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Maitake mushrooms
Maitake mushrooms contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Maitake mushrooms
Maitake mushrooms is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Nopales - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168571/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.