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Corn vs. Maitake mushrooms — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Corn and Maitake mushrooms

  • Corn has more Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin C, while Maitake mushrooms has more Vitamin D, Vitamin B3, Copper, and Vitamin B2.
  • Maitake mushrooms' daily need coverage for Vitamin D is 187% higher.
  • The amount of Sugar in Maitake mushrooms are lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Corn, sweet, yellow, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Mushrooms, maitake, 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 Calcium +200%
Contains more Iron +50%
Contains more Magnesium +160%
Contains more Manganese +183.1%
Contains more Zinc +21%
Contains more Copper +414.3%
Contains more Selenium +1000%
Equal in Phosphorus - 74
Equal in Potassium - 204
Equal in Sodium - 1
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 17% 19% 33% 20% 1% 17% 17% 22% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 12% 8% 32% 18% 1% 21% 84% 8% 12%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Iron +50%
Contains more Magnesium +160%
Contains more Manganese +183.1%
Contains more Zinc +21%
Contains more Copper +414.3%
Contains more Selenium +1000%
Equal in Phosphorus - 74
Equal in Potassium - 204
Equal in Sodium - 1

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.
Corn
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +800%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +193.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +148.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +57%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +324.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +291.3%
Equal in Folate - 21
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 16% 2% 0% 19% 24% 14% 32% 48% 33% 18% 0% 1%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +800%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +193.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +148.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +57%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +324.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +291.3%
Equal in Folate - 21

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +75.8%
Contains more Fats +689.5%
Contains more Carbs +201%
Contains more Other +32.1%
Contains more Water +23.1%
3% 21% 73%
Protein: 3.41 g
Fats: 1.5 g
Carbs: 20.98 g
Water: 73.41 g
Other: 0.7 g
2% 7% 90%
Protein: 1.94 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 6.97 g
Water: 90.37 g
Other: 0.53 g
Contains more Protein +75.8%
Contains more Fats +689.5%
Contains more Carbs +201%
Contains more Other +32.1%
Contains more Water +23.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1146.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +570%
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.8%
17% 32% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.197 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.374 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.603 g
20% 20% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.03 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.09 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1146.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +570%
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +107.1%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
61% 23% 7% 7%
Starch: 7.17 g
Sucrose: 2.74 g
Glucose: 0.84 g
Fructose: 0.79 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.17 g
Galactose: 0 g
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
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +107.1%
Contains more Lactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Corn Maitake mushrooms
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium Equal
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn Maitake mushrooms Opinion
Net carbs 18.58g 4.27g Corn
Protein 3.41g 1.94g Corn
Fats 1.5g 0.19g Corn
Carbs 20.98g 6.97g Corn
Calories 96kcal 31kcal Corn
Starch 7.17g 0g Corn
Fructose 0.79g 0g Corn
Sugar 4.54g 2.07g Maitake mushrooms
Fiber 2.4g 2.7g Maitake mushrooms
Calcium 3mg 1mg Corn
Iron 0.45mg 0.3mg Corn
Magnesium 26mg 10mg Corn
Phosphorus 77mg 74mg Corn
Potassium 218mg 204mg Corn
Sodium 1mg 1mg
Zinc 0.62mg 0.75mg Maitake mushrooms
Copper 0.049mg 0.252mg Maitake mushrooms
Manganese 0.167mg 0.059mg Corn
Selenium 0.2µg 2.2µg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin A 263IU 0IU Corn
Vitamin A RAE 13µg 0µg Corn
Vitamin E 0.09mg 0.01mg Corn
Vitamin D 0IU 1123IU Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin D 0µg 28.1µg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin C 5.5mg 0mg Corn
Vitamin B1 0.093mg 0.146mg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin B2 0.057mg 0.242mg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin B3 1.683mg 6.585mg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin B5 0.792mg 0.27mg Corn
Vitamin B6 0.139mg 0.056mg Corn
Folate 23µg 21µg Corn
Vitamin K 0.4µg 0µg Corn
Tryptophan 0.023mg 0.035mg Maitake mushrooms
Threonine 0.133mg 0.095mg Corn
Isoleucine 0.133mg 0.055mg Corn
Leucine 0.358mg 0.08mg Corn
Lysine 0.141mg 0.09mg Corn
Methionine 0.069mg 0.015mg Corn
Phenylalanine 0.155mg 0.06mg Corn
Valine 0.191mg 0.1mg Corn
Histidine 0.091mg 0.045mg Corn
Saturated Fat 0.197g 0.03g Maitake mushrooms
Monounsaturated Fat 0.374g 0.03g Corn
Polyunsaturated fat 0.603g 0.09g Corn

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Corn Maitake mushrooms
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
17%
Corn
92%
Maitake mushrooms
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Corn
19%
Maitake mushrooms

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Maitake mushrooms
Maitake mushrooms is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.47g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Maitake mushrooms
Maitake mushrooms is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.167g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Maitake mushrooms
Maitake mushrooms is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is cheaper?
Maitake mushrooms
Maitake mushrooms is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corn
Corn is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (1 mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Corn - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169999/nutrients
  2. Maitake mushrooms - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169403/nutrients

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

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