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Maitake mushrooms vs. Onion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Maitake mushrooms and Onion

  • Maitake mushrooms have more Vitamin D, Vitamin B3, Copper, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Choline, Phosphorus, and Zinc, however, Onion is higher in Vitamin C.
  • Maitake mushrooms covers your daily Vitamin D needs 187% more than Onion.
  • Onion contains 57 times less Vitamin B3 than Maitake mushrooms. Maitake mushrooms contain 6.585mg of Vitamin B3, while Onion contains 0.116mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Mushrooms, maitake, raw and Onions, 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.
Contains more Iron +42.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +155.2%
Contains more Potassium +39.7%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Contains more Zinc +341.2%
Contains more Copper +546.2%
Contains more Selenium +340%
Contains more Calcium +2200%
Contains more Manganese +118.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 10
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 7% 8% 8% 13% 13% 1% 5% 14% 17% 3%
Contains more Iron +42.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +155.2%
Contains more Potassium +39.7%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Contains more Zinc +341.2%
Contains more Copper +546.2%
Contains more Selenium +340%
Contains more Calcium +2200%
Contains more Manganese +118.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 10

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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Onion
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +217.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +796.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +5576.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +119.5%
Contains more Folate +10.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Folate - 19
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 1% 1% 0% 25% 12% 7% 3% 8% 28% 15% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +217.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +796.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +5576.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +119.5%
Contains more Folate +10.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Folate - 19

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +76.4%
Contains more Fats +90%
Contains more Other +51.4%
Contains more Carbs +34%
Equal in Water - 89.11
2% 7% 90%
Protein: 1.94 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 6.97 g
Water: 90.37 g
Other: 0.53 g
9% 89%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 9.34 g
Water: 89.11 g
Other: 0.35 g
Contains more Protein +76.4%
Contains more Fats +90%
Contains more Other +51.4%
Contains more Carbs +34%
Equal in Water - 89.11

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -28.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +130.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +429.4%
20% 20% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.03 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.09 g
58% 18% 24%
Saturated Fat: 0.042 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.017 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -28.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +130.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +429.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +13.2%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
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
23% 46% 30%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.99 g
Glucose: 1.97 g
Fructose: 1.29 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +13.2%
Contains more Fructose +∞%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Maitake mushrooms Onion Opinion
Net carbs 4.27g 7.64g Onion
Protein 1.94g 1.1g Maitake mushrooms
Fats 0.19g 0.1g Maitake mushrooms
Carbs 6.97g 9.34g Onion
Calories 31kcal 40kcal Onion
Fructose 0g 1.29g Onion
Sugar 2.07g 4.24g Maitake mushrooms
Fiber 2.7g 1.7g Maitake mushrooms
Calcium 1mg 23mg Onion
Iron 0.3mg 0.21mg Maitake mushrooms
Magnesium 10mg 10mg
Phosphorus 74mg 29mg Maitake mushrooms
Potassium 204mg 146mg Maitake mushrooms
Sodium 1mg 4mg Maitake mushrooms
Zinc 0.75mg 0.17mg Maitake mushrooms
Copper 0.252mg 0.039mg Maitake mushrooms
Manganese 0.059mg 0.129mg Onion
Selenium 2.2µg 0.5µg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin A 0IU 2IU Onion
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.02mg Onion
Vitamin D 1123IU 0IU Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin D 28.1µg 0µg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin C 0mg 7.4mg Onion
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0.046mg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin B2 0.242mg 0.027mg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin B3 6.585mg 0.116mg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin B5 0.27mg 0.123mg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.12mg Onion
Folate 21µg 19µg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin K 0µg 0.4µg Onion
Tryptophan 0.035mg 0.014mg Maitake mushrooms
Threonine 0.095mg 0.021mg Maitake mushrooms
Isoleucine 0.055mg 0.014mg Maitake mushrooms
Leucine 0.08mg 0.025mg Maitake mushrooms
Lysine 0.09mg 0.039mg Maitake mushrooms
Methionine 0.015mg 0.002mg Maitake mushrooms
Phenylalanine 0.06mg 0.025mg Maitake mushrooms
Valine 0.1mg 0.021mg Maitake mushrooms
Histidine 0.045mg 0.014mg Maitake mushrooms
Saturated Fat 0.03g 0.042g Maitake mushrooms
Monounsaturated Fat 0.03g 0.013g Maitake mushrooms
Polyunsaturated fat 0.09g 0.017g Maitake mushrooms

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Maitake mushrooms Onion
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
8%
Onion
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Maitake mushrooms
8%
Onion

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Maitake mushrooms
Maitake mushrooms is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.17g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Maitake mushrooms
Maitake mushrooms contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Maitake mushrooms
Maitake mushrooms is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.012g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Maitake mushrooms
Maitake mushrooms is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Maitake mushrooms
Maitake mushrooms is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Maitake mushrooms
Maitake mushrooms 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 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. Onion - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170000/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.