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Maitake mushrooms vs. Pimiento — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Maitake mushrooms and Pimiento?

  • Maitake mushrooms are richer in Vitamin D, Vitamin B3, Copper, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, and Choline, yet Pimiento is richer in Vitamin C, Iron, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B6.
  • Maitake mushrooms' daily need coverage for Vitamin D is 187% higher.
  • Maitake mushrooms have 11 times more Vitamin B3 than Pimiento. Maitake mushrooms have 6.585mg of Vitamin B3, while Pimiento has 0.615mg.

We used Mushrooms, maitake, raw and Pimento, canned 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.
Maitake mushrooms
Maitake mushrooms
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3
Pimiento
Pimiento
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +335.3%
Contains more Potassium +29.1%
Contains less Sodium -92.9%
Contains more Zinc +294.7%
Contains more Copper +414.3%
Contains more Selenium +1000%
Contains more Calcium +500%
Contains more Iron +460%
Contains more Manganese +55.9%
Maitake mushrooms
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 12% 8% 32% 18% 1% 21% 84% 8% 12%
Pimiento
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 63% 5% 8% 14% 2% 6% 17% 12% 2%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +335.3%
Contains more Potassium +29.1%
Contains less Sodium -92.9%
Contains more Zinc +294.7%
Contains more Copper +414.3%
Contains more Selenium +1000%
Contains more Calcium +500%
Contains more Iron +460%
Contains more Manganese +55.9%

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.
Maitake mushrooms
Maitake mushrooms
6
:
5
Pimiento
Pimiento
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +758.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +303.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +970.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2600%
Contains more Folate +250%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +6800%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +283.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Maitake mushrooms
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%
Pimiento
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 160% 14% 0% 283% 5% 14% 12% 1% 50% 5% 0% 21%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +758.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +303.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +970.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2600%
Contains more Folate +250%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +6800%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +283.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Maitake mushrooms
Maitake mushrooms
3
:
2
Pimiento
Pimiento
Contains more Protein +76.4%
Contains more Carbs +36.7%
Contains more Other +32.5%
Contains more Fats +57.9%
Equal in Water - 93.1
Maitake mushrooms
2% 7% 90%
Protein: 1.94 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 6.97 g
Water: 90.37 g
Other: 0.53 g
Pimiento
5% 93%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 5.1 g
Water: 93.1 g
Other: 0.4 g
Contains more Protein +76.4%
Contains more Carbs +36.7%
Contains more Other +32.5%
Contains more Fats +57.9%
Equal in Water - 93.1

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Maitake mushrooms
Maitake mushrooms
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:
1
Pimiento
Pimiento
Contains less Saturated Fat -33.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +50%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +78.9%
Maitake mushrooms
20% 20% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.03 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.09 g
Pimiento
20% 9% 71%
Saturated Fat: 0.045 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.161 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -33.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +50%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +78.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Maitake mushrooms Pimiento Opinion
Net carbs 4.27g 3.2g Maitake mushrooms
Protein 1.94g 1.1g Maitake mushrooms
Fats 0.19g 0.3g Pimiento
Carbs 6.97g 5.1g Maitake mushrooms
Calories 31kcal 23kcal Maitake mushrooms
Sugar 2.07g 2.71g Maitake mushrooms
Fiber 2.7g 1.9g Maitake mushrooms
Calcium 1mg 6mg Pimiento
Iron 0.3mg 1.68mg Pimiento
Magnesium 10mg 6mg Maitake mushrooms
Phosphorus 74mg 17mg Maitake mushrooms
Potassium 204mg 158mg Maitake mushrooms
Sodium 1mg 14mg Maitake mushrooms
Zinc 0.75mg 0.19mg Maitake mushrooms
Copper 0.252mg 0.049mg Maitake mushrooms
Manganese 0.059mg 0.092mg Pimiento
Selenium 2.2µg 0.2µg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin A 0IU 2655IU Pimiento
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 133µg Pimiento
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.69mg Pimiento
Vitamin D 1123IU 0IU Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin D 28.1µg 0µg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin C 0mg 84.9mg Pimiento
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0.017mg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin B2 0.242mg 0.06mg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin B3 6.585mg 0.615mg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin B5 0.27mg 0.01mg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.215mg Pimiento
Folate 21µg 6µg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin K 0µg 8.3µg Pimiento
Tryptophan 0.035mg 0.014mg Maitake mushrooms
Threonine 0.095mg 0.04mg Maitake mushrooms
Isoleucine 0.055mg 0.036mg Maitake mushrooms
Leucine 0.08mg 0.058mg Maitake mushrooms
Lysine 0.09mg 0.049mg Maitake mushrooms
Methionine 0.015mg 0.013mg Maitake mushrooms
Phenylalanine 0.06mg 0.034mg Maitake mushrooms
Valine 0.1mg 0.046mg Maitake mushrooms
Histidine 0.045mg 0.022mg Maitake mushrooms
Saturated Fat 0.03g 0.045g Maitake mushrooms
Monounsaturated Fat 0.03g 0.02g Maitake mushrooms
Polyunsaturated fat 0.09g 0.161g Pimiento

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Maitake mushrooms Pimiento
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
47%
Pimiento
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Maitake mushrooms
13%
Pimiento

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Maitake mushrooms
Maitake mushrooms is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.64g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Maitake mushrooms
Maitake mushrooms contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Maitake mushrooms
Maitake mushrooms is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.015g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Maitake mushrooms
Maitake mushrooms is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Maitake mushrooms
Maitake mushrooms is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Pimiento - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168559/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.