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Maitake mushrooms vs. Potato wedges — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Maitake mushrooms and Potato wedges

  • Maitake mushrooms have more Vitamin D, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2, while Potato wedges have more Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, and Potassium.
  • Maitake mushrooms covers your daily need of Vitamin D 187% more than Potato wedges.
  • Maitake mushrooms contain 7 times more Sugar than Potato wedges. While Maitake mushrooms contain 2.07g of Sugar, Potato wedges contain only 0.3g.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Mushrooms, maitake, raw and USDA Commodity, Potato wedges, frozen.

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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 less Sodium -98%
Contains more Zinc +102.7%
Contains more Calcium +1400%
Contains more Iron +133.3%
Contains more Magnesium +90%
Contains more Phosphorus +17.6%
Contains more Potassium +93.1%
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 5% 27% 14% 38% 35% 7% 11% 0% 0% 0%
Contains less Sodium -98%
Contains more Zinc +102.7%
Contains more Calcium +1400%
Contains more Iron +133.3%
Contains more Magnesium +90%
Contains more Phosphorus +17.6%
Contains more Potassium +93.1%

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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Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +46%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +505%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +327.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +525%
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 0% 0% 0% 38% 25% 10% 29% 0% 81% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +46%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +505%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +327.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +525%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +32.3%
Contains more Protein +39.2%
Contains more Fats +1057.9%
Contains more Carbs +265.9%
Contains more Other +145.3%
2% 7% 90%
Protein: 1.94 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 6.97 g
Water: 90.37 g
Other: 0.53 g
3% 2% 26% 68%
Protein: 2.7 g
Fats: 2.2 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 68.3 g
Other: 1.3 g
Contains more Water +32.3%
Contains more Protein +39.2%
Contains more Fats +1057.9%
Contains more Carbs +265.9%
Contains more Other +145.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4736.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +13.3%
20% 20% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.03 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.09 g
26% 69% 5%
Saturated Fat: 0.55 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.451 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.102 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4736.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +13.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Maitake mushrooms Potato wedges Opinion
Net carbs 4.27g 23.5g Potato wedges
Protein 1.94g 2.7g Potato wedges
Fats 0.19g 2.2g Potato wedges
Carbs 6.97g 25.5g Potato wedges
Calories 31kcal 123kcal Potato wedges
Sugar 2.07g 0.3g Potato wedges
Fiber 2.7g 2g Maitake mushrooms
Calcium 1mg 15mg Potato wedges
Iron 0.3mg 0.7mg Potato wedges
Magnesium 10mg 19mg Potato wedges
Phosphorus 74mg 87mg Potato wedges
Potassium 204mg 394mg Potato wedges
Sodium 1mg 49mg Maitake mushrooms
Zinc 0.75mg 0.37mg Maitake mushrooms
Copper 0.252mg Maitake mushrooms
Manganese 0.059mg Maitake mushrooms
Selenium 2.2µg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin E 0.01mg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin D 1123IU 0IU Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin D 28.1µg 0µg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin C 0mg 11.2mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0.1mg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin B2 0.242mg 0.04mg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin B3 6.585mg 1.54mg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin B5 0.27mg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.35mg Potato wedges
Folate 21µg Maitake mushrooms
Tryptophan 0.035mg Maitake mushrooms
Threonine 0.095mg Maitake mushrooms
Isoleucine 0.055mg Maitake mushrooms
Leucine 0.08mg Maitake mushrooms
Lysine 0.09mg Maitake mushrooms
Methionine 0.015mg Maitake mushrooms
Phenylalanine 0.06mg Maitake mushrooms
Valine 0.1mg Maitake mushrooms
Histidine 0.045mg Maitake mushrooms
Saturated Fat 0.03g 0.55g Maitake mushrooms
Monounsaturated Fat 0.03g 1.451g Potato wedges
Polyunsaturated fat 0.09g 0.102g Potato wedges

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Maitake mushrooms Potato wedges
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
15%
Potato wedges
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Maitake mushrooms
13%
Potato wedges

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.77g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Maitake mushrooms
Maitake mushrooms contains less Sodium (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Maitake mushrooms
Maitake mushrooms is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.52g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Maitake mushrooms
Maitake mushrooms is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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.

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. Potato wedges - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168443/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.