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Portobello vs. Maitake mushrooms — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Portobello and Maitake mushrooms?

  • Portobello is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B5, Copper, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Potassium, and Vitamin B6, yet Maitake mushrooms are richer in Vitamin D, and Vitamin B1.
  • Maitake mushrooms' daily need coverage for Vitamin D is 185% higher.
  • Portobello has 10 times more Selenium than Maitake mushrooms. Portobello has 21.9µg of Selenium, while Maitake mushrooms have 2.2µg.

We used Mushrooms, portabella, grilled and Mushrooms, maitake, raw types in this comparison.

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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 +33.3%
Contains more Magnesium +30%
Contains more Phosphorus +82.4%
Contains more Potassium +114.2%
Contains more Copper +54.4%
Contains more Manganese +13.6%
Contains more Selenium +895.5%
Contains less Sodium -90.9%
Contains more Zinc +15.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 15% 10% 58% 39% 2% 18% 130% 9% 120%
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 +33.3%
Contains more Magnesium +30%
Contains more Phosphorus +82.4%
Contains more Potassium +114.2%
Contains more Copper +54.4%
Contains more Manganese +13.6%
Contains more Selenium +895.5%
Contains less Sodium -90.9%
Contains more Zinc +15.4%

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 B2 +66.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +367.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +117.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +9266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +102.8%
Contains more Folate +10.5%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 6.585
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 9% 0% 18% 93% 118% 76% 29% 15% 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 0% 1% 843% 0% 37% 56% 124% 17% 13% 16% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +66.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +367.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +117.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +9266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +102.8%
Contains more Folate +10.5%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 6.585

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +69.1%
Contains more Fats +205.3%
Contains more Other +96.2%
Contains more Carbs +57%
Equal in Water - 90.37
3% 4% 91%
Protein: 3.28 g
Fats: 0.58 g
Carbs: 4.44 g
Water: 90.66 g
Other: 1.04 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 +69.1%
Contains more Fats +205.3%
Contains more Other +96.2%
Contains more Carbs +57%
Equal in Water - 90.37

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +157.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -53.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +233.3%
21% 3% 76%
Saturated Fat: 0.064 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.232 g
20% 20% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.03 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.09 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +157.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -53.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +233.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +29.9%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
16% 84%
Starch: 0.43 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 2.26 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 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 Glucose +29.9%
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.
Portobello Maitake mushrooms
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Portobello Maitake mushrooms Opinion
Net carbs 2.24g 4.27g Maitake mushrooms
Protein 3.28g 1.94g Portobello
Fats 0.58g 0.19g Portobello
Carbs 4.44g 6.97g Maitake mushrooms
Calories 29kcal 31kcal Maitake mushrooms
Starch 0.43g 0g Portobello
Sugar 2.26g 2.07g Maitake mushrooms
Fiber 2.2g 2.7g Maitake mushrooms
Calcium 3mg 1mg Portobello
Iron 0.4mg 0.3mg Portobello
Magnesium 13mg 10mg Portobello
Phosphorus 135mg 74mg Portobello
Potassium 437mg 204mg Portobello
Sodium 11mg 1mg Maitake mushrooms
Zinc 0.65mg 0.75mg Maitake mushrooms
Copper 0.389mg 0.252mg Portobello
Manganese 0.067mg 0.059mg Portobello
Selenium 21.9µg 2.2µg Portobello
Vitamin E 0mg 0.01mg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin D 14IU 1123IU Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin D 0.3µg 28.1µg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin B1 0.072mg 0.146mg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin B2 0.403mg 0.242mg Portobello
Vitamin B3 6.255mg 6.585mg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin B5 1.262mg 0.27mg Portobello
Vitamin B6 0.122mg 0.056mg Portobello
Folate 19µg 21µg Maitake mushrooms
Tryptophan 0.045mg 0.035mg Portobello
Threonine 0.125mg 0.095mg Portobello
Isoleucine 0.09mg 0.055mg Portobello
Leucine 0.15mg 0.08mg Portobello
Lysine 0.11mg 0.09mg Portobello
Methionine 0.035mg 0.015mg Portobello
Phenylalanine 0.1mg 0.06mg Portobello
Valine 0.41mg 0.1mg Portobello
Histidine 0.065mg 0.045mg Portobello
Saturated Fat 0.064g 0.03g Maitake mushrooms
Monounsaturated Fat 0.009g 0.03g Maitake mushrooms
Polyunsaturated fat 0.232g 0.09g Portobello
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.232g Portobello

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Portobello Maitake mushrooms
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
30%
Portobello
92%
Maitake mushrooms
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Portobello
19%
Maitake mushrooms

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Portobello
Portobello is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Maitake mushrooms
Maitake mushrooms is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.19g)
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 - 0.034g)
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 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. Portobello - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169243/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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