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Maitake mushrooms vs. Taro — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Maitake mushrooms and Taro

  • Maitake mushrooms have more Vitamin D, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Copper, and Choline, while Taro have more Vitamin B6, Vitamin E , Manganese, Potassium, and Fiber.
  • Maitake mushrooms' daily need coverage for Vitamin D is 187% higher.
  • Taro contains 11 times less Vitamin B3 than Maitake mushrooms. Maitake mushrooms contain 6.585mg of Vitamin B3, while Taro contains 0.6mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Mushrooms, maitake, raw and Taro, 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 less Sodium -90.9%
Contains more Zinc +226.1%
Contains more Copper +46.5%
Contains more Selenium +214.3%
Contains more Calcium +4200%
Contains more Iron +83.3%
Contains more Magnesium +230%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.5%
Contains more Potassium +189.7%
Contains more Manganese +549.2%
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 13% 21% 24% 36% 53% 2% 7% 58% 50% 4%
Contains less Sodium -90.9%
Contains more Zinc +226.1%
Contains more Copper +46.5%
Contains more Selenium +214.3%
Contains more Calcium +4200%
Contains more Iron +83.3%
Contains more Magnesium +230%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.5%
Contains more Potassium +189.7%
Contains more Manganese +549.2%

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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Taro
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +53.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +868%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +997.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +23700%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +12.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +405.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Folate - 22
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 5% 48% 0% 15% 24% 6% 12% 19% 66% 17% 0% 3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +53.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +868%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +997.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +23700%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +12.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +405.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Folate - 22

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +29.3%
Contains more Water +27.9%
Contains more Carbs +279.6%
Contains more Other +126.4%
Equal in Fats - 0.2
2% 7% 90%
Protein: 1.94 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 6.97 g
Water: 90.37 g
Other: 0.53 g
26% 71%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 26.46 g
Water: 70.64 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more Protein +29.3%
Contains more Water +27.9%
Contains more Carbs +279.6%
Contains more Other +126.4%
Equal in Fats - 0.2

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -26.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +87.5%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.083
20% 20% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.03 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.09 g
29% 11% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.083 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -26.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +87.5%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.083

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 Taro
Rich in minerals ok
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 vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Maitake mushrooms Taro Opinion
Net carbs 4.27g 22.36g Taro
Protein 1.94g 1.5g Maitake mushrooms
Fats 0.19g 0.2g Taro
Carbs 6.97g 26.46g Taro
Calories 31kcal 112kcal Taro
Sugar 2.07g 0.4g Taro
Fiber 2.7g 4.1g Taro
Calcium 1mg 43mg Taro
Iron 0.3mg 0.55mg Taro
Magnesium 10mg 33mg Taro
Phosphorus 74mg 84mg Taro
Potassium 204mg 591mg Taro
Sodium 1mg 11mg Maitake mushrooms
Zinc 0.75mg 0.23mg Maitake mushrooms
Copper 0.252mg 0.172mg Maitake mushrooms
Manganese 0.059mg 0.383mg Taro
Selenium 2.2µg 0.7µg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin A 0IU 76IU Taro
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 4µg Taro
Vitamin E 0.01mg 2.38mg Taro
Vitamin D 1123IU 0IU Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin D 28.1µg 0µg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin C 0mg 4.5mg Taro
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0.095mg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin B2 0.242mg 0.025mg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin B3 6.585mg 0.6mg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin B5 0.27mg 0.303mg Taro
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.283mg Taro
Folate 21µg 22µg Taro
Vitamin K 0µg 1µg Taro
Tryptophan 0.035mg 0.023mg Maitake mushrooms
Threonine 0.095mg 0.069mg Maitake mushrooms
Isoleucine 0.055mg 0.054mg Maitake mushrooms
Leucine 0.08mg 0.111mg Taro
Lysine 0.09mg 0.067mg Maitake mushrooms
Methionine 0.015mg 0.02mg Taro
Phenylalanine 0.06mg 0.082mg Taro
Valine 0.1mg 0.082mg Maitake mushrooms
Histidine 0.045mg 0.034mg Maitake mushrooms
Saturated Fat 0.03g 0.041g Maitake mushrooms
Monounsaturated Fat 0.03g 0.016g Maitake mushrooms
Polyunsaturated fat 0.09g 0.083g Maitake mushrooms

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Maitake mushrooms Taro
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%
Taro
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Maitake mushrooms
26%
Taro

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Taro
Taro is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taro
Taro is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.67g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Maitake mushrooms
Maitake mushrooms contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Maitake mushrooms
Maitake mushrooms is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.011g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Maitake mushrooms
Maitake mushrooms is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
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 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. Taro - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169308/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.