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Maitake mushrooms vs. Vine spinach (basella) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Maitake mushrooms and Vine spinach (basella)

  • Maitake mushrooms have more Vitamin D, Vitamin B3, and Copper, however, Vine spinach (basella) is richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, and Iron.
  • Maitake mushrooms covers your daily Vitamin D needs 187% more than Vine spinach (basella).
  • Vine spinach (basella) has 13 times less Vitamin B3 than Maitake mushrooms. Maitake mushrooms have 6.585mg of Vitamin B3, while Vine spinach (basella) has 0.5mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Mushrooms, maitake, raw and Vinespinach, (basella), 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 +42.3%
Contains less Sodium -95.8%
Contains more Zinc +74.4%
Contains more Copper +135.5%
Contains more Selenium +175%
Contains more Calcium +10800%
Contains more Iron +300%
Contains more Magnesium +550%
Contains more Potassium +150%
Contains more Manganese +1145.8%
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 33% 45% 47% 23% 45% 4% 12% 36% 96% 5%
Contains more Phosphorus +42.3%
Contains less Sodium -95.8%
Contains more Zinc +74.4%
Contains more Copper +135.5%
Contains more Selenium +175%
Contains more Calcium +10800%
Contains more Iron +300%
Contains more Magnesium +550%
Contains more Potassium +150%
Contains more Manganese +1145.8%

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 +192%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +56.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1217%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +409.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +328.6%
Contains more Folate +566.7%
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 480% 0% 0% 340% 13% 36% 10% 4% 56% 105% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +192%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +56.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1217%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +409.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +328.6%
Contains more Folate +566.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +105%
Contains more Fats +57.9%
Contains more Other +164.2%
Equal in Protein - 1.8
Equal in Water - 93.1
2% 7% 90%
Protein: 1.94 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 6.97 g
Water: 90.37 g
Other: 0.53 g
2% 3% 93%
Protein: 1.8 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 3.4 g
Water: 93.1 g
Other: 1.4 g
Contains more Carbs +105%
Contains more Fats +57.9%
Contains more Other +164.2%
Equal in Protein - 1.8
Equal in Water - 93.1

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 Vine spinach (basella)
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Maitake mushrooms Vine spinach (basella) Opinion
Net carbs 4.27g 3.4g Maitake mushrooms
Protein 1.94g 1.8g Maitake mushrooms
Fats 0.19g 0.3g Vine spinach (basella)
Carbs 6.97g 3.4g Maitake mushrooms
Calories 31kcal 19kcal Maitake mushrooms
Sugar 2.07g Vine spinach (basella)
Fiber 2.7g Maitake mushrooms
Calcium 1mg 109mg Vine spinach (basella)
Iron 0.3mg 1.2mg Vine spinach (basella)
Magnesium 10mg 65mg Vine spinach (basella)
Phosphorus 74mg 52mg Maitake mushrooms
Potassium 204mg 510mg Vine spinach (basella)
Sodium 1mg 24mg Maitake mushrooms
Zinc 0.75mg 0.43mg Maitake mushrooms
Copper 0.252mg 0.107mg Maitake mushrooms
Manganese 0.059mg 0.735mg Vine spinach (basella)
Selenium 2.2µg 0.8µg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin A 0IU 8000IU Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 400µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin E 0.01mg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin D 1123IU 0IU Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin D 28.1µg 0µg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin C 0mg 102mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0.05mg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin B2 0.242mg 0.155mg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin B3 6.585mg 0.5mg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin B5 0.27mg 0.053mg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.24mg Vine spinach (basella)
Folate 21µg 140µg Vine spinach (basella)
Tryptophan 0.035mg 0.028mg Maitake mushrooms
Threonine 0.095mg 0.055mg Maitake mushrooms
Isoleucine 0.055mg 0.053mg Maitake mushrooms
Leucine 0.08mg 0.101mg Vine spinach (basella)
Lysine 0.09mg 0.086mg Maitake mushrooms
Methionine 0.015mg 0.019mg Vine spinach (basella)
Phenylalanine 0.06mg 0.085mg Vine spinach (basella)
Valine 0.1mg 0.065mg Maitake mushrooms
Histidine 0.045mg 0.039mg Maitake mushrooms
Saturated Fat 0.03g Vine spinach (basella)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.03g Maitake mushrooms
Polyunsaturated fat 0.09g Maitake mushrooms

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Maitake mushrooms Vine spinach (basella)
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
87%
Vine spinach (basella)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Maitake mushrooms
34%
Vine spinach (basella)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.07g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Maitake mushrooms
Maitake mushrooms contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
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.
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. Vine spinach (basella) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170474/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.