Maitake mushrooms vs. Wax gourd — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Maitake mushrooms and Wax gourd?
- Maitake mushrooms are higher in Vitamin D, Vitamin B3, Copper, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Choline, Phosphorus, Fiber, and Potassium, yet Wax gourd is higher in Vitamin C.
- Maitake mushrooms' daily need coverage for Vitamin D is 187% more.
- Maitake mushrooms have 242 times more Vitamin B2 than Wax gourd. While Maitake mushrooms have 0.242mg of Vitamin B2, Wax gourd has only 0.001mg.
We used Mushrooms, maitake, raw and Waxgourd, (chinese preserving melon), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt types in this article.
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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.
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Phosphorus
+335.3%
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Potassium
+3980%
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Sodium
-99.1%
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Zinc
+27.1%
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Copper
+1045.5%
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Selenium
+1000%
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Calcium
+1700%
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Iron
+26.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 10
Equal in Manganese - 0.056
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Phosphorus
+335.3%
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Potassium
+3980%
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Sodium
-99.1%
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Zinc
+27.1%
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Copper
+1045.5%
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Selenium
+1000%
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Calcium
+1700%
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Iron
+26.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 10
Equal in Manganese - 0.056
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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Vitamin D
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+329.4%
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Vitamin B2
+24100%
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Vitamin B3
+1614.8%
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Vitamin B5
+123.1%
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Vitamin B6
+75%
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Folate
+425%
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Vitamin E
+700%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin K
+∞%
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Vitamin D
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+329.4%
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Vitamin B2
+24100%
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Vitamin B3
+1614.8%
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Vitamin B5
+123.1%
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Vitamin B6
+75%
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Folate
+425%
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Vitamin E
+700%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin K
+∞%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+385%
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Carbs
+129.3%
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+76.7%
Equal in Fats - 0.2
Equal in Water - 96.06
Protein:
1.94 g
Fats:
0.19 g
Carbs:
6.97 g
Water:
90.37 g
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0.53 g
Protein:
0.4 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
3.04 g
Water:
96.06 g
Other:
0.3 g
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Protein
+385%
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Carbs
+129.3%
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+76.7%
Equal in Fats - 0.2
Equal in Water - 96.06
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-46.7%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+23.3%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.088
Saturated Fat:
0.03 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.09 g
Saturated Fat:
0.016 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.037 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.088 g
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Saturated Fat
-46.7%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+23.3%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.088
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 4.27g | 2.04g |
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| Protein | 1.94g | 0.4g |
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| Fats | 0.19g | 0.2g |
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| Carbs | 6.97g | 3.04g |
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| Calories | 31kcal | 14kcal |
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| Sugar | 2.07g | 1.18g |
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| Fiber | 2.7g | 1g |
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| Calcium | 1mg | 18mg |
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| Iron | 0.3mg | 0.38mg |
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| Magnesium | 10mg | 10mg | |
| Phosphorus | 74mg | 17mg |
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| Potassium | 204mg | 5mg |
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| Sodium | 1mg | 107mg |
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| Zinc | 0.75mg | 0.59mg |
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| Copper | 0.252mg | 0.022mg |
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| Manganese | 0.059mg | 0.056mg |
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| Selenium | 2.2µg | 0.2µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0.08mg |
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| Vitamin D | 1123IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin D | 28.1µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 10.5mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.146mg | 0.034mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.242mg | 0.001mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 6.585mg | 0.384mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.27mg | 0.121mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.056mg | 0.032mg |
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| Folate | 21µg | 4µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0µg | 2.8µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.035mg | 0.002mg |
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| Threonine | 0.095mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.055mg |
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| Leucine | 0.08mg |
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| Lysine | 0.09mg | 0.009mg |
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| Methionine | 0.015mg | 0.003mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.06mg |
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| Valine | 0.1mg |
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| Histidine | 0.045mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.03g | 0.016g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.03g | 0.037g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.09g | 0.088g |
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
8%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wax gourd is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.89g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wax gourd is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.014g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Maitake mushrooms contains less Sodium (difference - 106mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Maitake mushrooms is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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 ($)