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Maitake mushrooms vs. Sauerkraut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Maitake mushrooms and Sauerkraut

  • Maitake mushrooms have more Vitamin D, Vitamin B3, Copper, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, and Phosphorus, however, Sauerkraut have more Vitamin C, Iron, and Vitamin K.
  • Maitake mushrooms' daily need coverage for Vitamin D is 187% more.
  • Maitake mushrooms have 46 times more Vitamin B3 than Sauerkraut. Maitake mushrooms have 6.585mg of Vitamin B3, while Sauerkraut has 0.143mg.
  • Maitake mushrooms are lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Mushrooms, maitake, raw and Sauerkraut, canned, solids and liquids.

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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 +270%
Contains more Potassium +20%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Zinc +294.7%
Contains more Copper +162.5%
Contains more Selenium +266.7%
Contains more Calcium +2900%
Contains more Iron +390%
Contains more Magnesium +30%
Contains more Manganese +155.9%
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 9% 56% 10% 9% 15% 87% 6% 32% 20% 4%
Contains more Phosphorus +270%
Contains more Potassium +20%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Zinc +294.7%
Contains more Copper +162.5%
Contains more Selenium +266.7%
Contains more Calcium +2900%
Contains more Iron +390%
Contains more Magnesium +30%
Contains more Manganese +155.9%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +595.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4504.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +190.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1300%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +132.1%
Contains more Folate +14.3%
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 2% 3% 0% 49% 6% 6% 3% 6% 30% 18% 0% 33%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +595.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4504.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +190.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1300%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +132.1%
Contains more Folate +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +113.2%
Contains more Fats +35.7%
Contains more Carbs +62.9%
Contains more Other +305.7%
Equal in Water - 92.52
2% 7% 90%
Protein: 1.94 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 6.97 g
Water: 90.37 g
Other: 0.53 g
4% 93% 2%
Protein: 0.91 g
Fats: 0.14 g
Carbs: 4.28 g
Water: 92.52 g
Other: 2.15 g
Contains more Protein +113.2%
Contains more Fats +35.7%
Contains more Carbs +62.9%
Contains more Other +305.7%
Equal in Water - 92.52

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -11.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +130.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +34.3%
20% 20% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.03 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.09 g
30% 11% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.034 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.067 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -11.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +130.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +34.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +1142.9%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
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
78% 22%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.14 g
Fructose: 0.04 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Glucose +1142.9%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
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 Sauerkraut
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 Sauerkraut Opinion
Net carbs 4.27g 1.38g Maitake mushrooms
Protein 1.94g 0.91g Maitake mushrooms
Fats 0.19g 0.14g Maitake mushrooms
Carbs 6.97g 4.28g Maitake mushrooms
Calories 31kcal 19kcal Maitake mushrooms
Fructose 0g 0.04g Sauerkraut
Sugar 2.07g 1.78g Sauerkraut
Fiber 2.7g 2.9g Sauerkraut
Calcium 1mg 30mg Sauerkraut
Iron 0.3mg 1.47mg Sauerkraut
Magnesium 10mg 13mg Sauerkraut
Phosphorus 74mg 20mg Maitake mushrooms
Potassium 204mg 170mg Maitake mushrooms
Sodium 1mg 661mg Maitake mushrooms
Zinc 0.75mg 0.19mg Maitake mushrooms
Copper 0.252mg 0.096mg Maitake mushrooms
Manganese 0.059mg 0.151mg Sauerkraut
Selenium 2.2µg 0.6µg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin A 0IU 18IU Sauerkraut
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Sauerkraut
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.14mg Sauerkraut
Vitamin D 1123IU 0IU Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin D 28.1µg 0µg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin C 0mg 14.7mg Sauerkraut
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0.021mg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin B2 0.242mg 0.022mg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin B3 6.585mg 0.143mg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin B5 0.27mg 0.093mg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.13mg Sauerkraut
Folate 21µg 24µg Sauerkraut
Vitamin K 0µg 13µg Sauerkraut
Tryptophan 0.035mg 0.008mg Maitake mushrooms
Threonine 0.095mg 0.025mg Maitake mushrooms
Isoleucine 0.055mg 0.021mg Maitake mushrooms
Leucine 0.08mg 0.029mg Maitake mushrooms
Lysine 0.09mg 0.031mg Maitake mushrooms
Methionine 0.015mg 0.009mg Maitake mushrooms
Phenylalanine 0.06mg 0.023mg Maitake mushrooms
Valine 0.1mg 0.03mg Maitake mushrooms
Histidine 0.045mg 0.016mg Maitake mushrooms
Saturated Fat 0.03g 0.034g Maitake mushrooms
Monounsaturated Fat 0.03g 0.013g Maitake mushrooms
Polyunsaturated fat 0.09g 0.067g Maitake mushrooms

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Maitake mushrooms Sauerkraut
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
13%
Sauerkraut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Maitake mushrooms
24%
Sauerkraut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.29g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Maitake mushrooms
Maitake mushrooms contains less Sodium (difference - 660mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Maitake mushrooms
Maitake mushrooms is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.004g)
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)
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. Sauerkraut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169279/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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