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Maitake mushrooms vs. Summer squash — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Maitake mushrooms and Summer squash

  • Maitake mushrooms have more Vitamin D, Vitamin B3, Copper, Vitamin B1, Choline, Vitamin B2, Fiber, and Phosphorus, however, Summer squash have more Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin D from Maitake mushrooms is 187% higher.
  • Summer squash has 14 times less Vitamin B3 than Maitake mushrooms. Maitake mushrooms have 6.585mg of Vitamin B3, while Summer squash has 0.487mg.

Food types used in this article are Mushrooms, maitake, raw and Squash, summer, all varieties, 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 Phosphorus +94.7%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +158.6%
Contains more Copper +394.1%
Contains more Selenium +1000%
Contains more Calcium +1400%
Contains more Iron +16.7%
Contains more Magnesium +70%
Contains more Potassium +28.4%
Contains more Manganese +196.6%
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 5% 14% 13% 17% 24% 1% 8% 17% 23% 2%
Contains more Phosphorus +94.7%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +158.6%
Contains more Copper +394.1%
Contains more Selenium +1000%
Contains more Calcium +1400%
Contains more Iron +16.7%
Contains more Magnesium +70%
Contains more Potassium +28.4%
Contains more Manganese +196.6%

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 D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +204.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +70.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1252.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +74.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +289.3%
Contains more Folate +38.1%
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 12% 3% 0% 57% 12% 33% 10% 10% 51% 22% 0% 8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +204.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +70.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1252.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +74.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +289.3%
Contains more Folate +38.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +60.3%
Contains more Carbs +108.1%
Contains more Other +17%
Equal in Fats - 0.18
Equal in Water - 94.64
2% 7% 90%
Protein: 1.94 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 6.97 g
Water: 90.37 g
Other: 0.53 g
3% 95%
Protein: 1.21 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 3.35 g
Water: 94.64 g
Other: 0.62 g
Contains more Protein +60.3%
Contains more Carbs +108.1%
Contains more Other +17%
Equal in Fats - 0.18
Equal in Water - 94.64

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -31.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +87.5%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.089
20% 20% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.03 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.09 g
30% 11% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.044 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.089 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -31.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +87.5%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.089

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +132%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
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
2% 43% 55%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.03 g
Glucose: 0.75 g
Fructose: 0.95 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Glucose +132%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
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 Summer squash
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat 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 Summer squash Opinion
Net carbs 4.27g 2.25g Maitake mushrooms
Protein 1.94g 1.21g Maitake mushrooms
Fats 0.19g 0.18g Maitake mushrooms
Carbs 6.97g 3.35g Maitake mushrooms
Calories 31kcal 16kcal Maitake mushrooms
Fructose 0g 0.95g Summer squash
Sugar 2.07g 2.2g Maitake mushrooms
Fiber 2.7g 1.1g Maitake mushrooms
Calcium 1mg 15mg Summer squash
Iron 0.3mg 0.35mg Summer squash
Magnesium 10mg 17mg Summer squash
Phosphorus 74mg 38mg Maitake mushrooms
Potassium 204mg 262mg Summer squash
Sodium 1mg 2mg Maitake mushrooms
Zinc 0.75mg 0.29mg Maitake mushrooms
Copper 0.252mg 0.051mg Maitake mushrooms
Manganese 0.059mg 0.175mg Summer squash
Selenium 2.2µg 0.2µg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin A 0IU 200IU Summer squash
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 10µg Summer squash
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.12mg Summer squash
Vitamin D 1123IU 0IU Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin D 28.1µg 0µg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin C 0mg 17mg Summer squash
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0.048mg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin B2 0.242mg 0.142mg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin B3 6.585mg 0.487mg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin B5 0.27mg 0.155mg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.218mg Summer squash
Folate 21µg 29µg Summer squash
Vitamin K 0µg 3µg Summer squash
Tryptophan 0.035mg 0.011mg Maitake mushrooms
Threonine 0.095mg 0.028mg Maitake mushrooms
Isoleucine 0.055mg 0.042mg Maitake mushrooms
Leucine 0.08mg 0.069mg Maitake mushrooms
Lysine 0.09mg 0.065mg Maitake mushrooms
Methionine 0.015mg 0.017mg Summer squash
Phenylalanine 0.06mg 0.041mg Maitake mushrooms
Valine 0.1mg 0.053mg Maitake mushrooms
Histidine 0.045mg 0.025mg Maitake mushrooms
Saturated Fat 0.03g 0.044g Maitake mushrooms
Monounsaturated Fat 0.03g 0.016g Maitake mushrooms
Polyunsaturated fat 0.09g 0.089g Maitake mushrooms

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Maitake mushrooms Summer squash
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
18%
Summer squash
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Maitake mushrooms
12%
Summer squash

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Maitake mushrooms
Maitake mushrooms is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.13g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Maitake mushrooms
Maitake mushrooms contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Maitake mushrooms
Maitake mushrooms is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.014g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Maitake mushrooms
Maitake mushrooms is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
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. Summer squash - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170487/nutrients

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

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