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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 9.3% 0.9% 39% 15% 130% 18% 58% 1.4% 8.7% 119%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 0.3% 18% 11% 84% 20% 32% 0.13% 7.7% 12%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +30%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +114.2%
Contains more IronIron +33.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +54.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +82.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +13.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +895.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +15.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.9%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 9% 18% 93% 117% 76% 28% 0% 0% 14% 18%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0.2% 843% 37% 56% 123% 16% 13% 0% 0% 16% 28%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +66.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +367.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +117.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +9266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +102.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +10.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +55.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~6.585mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 ProteinProtein +69.1%
Contains more FatsFats +205.3%
Contains more OtherOther +96.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +57%
~equal in Water ~90.37g

Fat Type Comparison

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

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +29.9%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
~equal in Sucrose ~0g
~equal in Fructose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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
Calories 29kcal 31kcal Maitake mushrooms
Protein 3.28g 1.94g Portobello
Fats 0.58g 0.19g Portobello
Net carbs 2.24g 4.27g Maitake mushrooms
Carbs 4.44g 6.97g Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin D 14IU 1123IU Maitake mushrooms
Magnesium 13mg 10mg Portobello
Calcium 3mg 1mg Portobello
Potassium 437mg 204mg Portobello
Iron 0.4mg 0.3mg Portobello
Sugar 2.26g 2.07g Maitake mushrooms
Fiber 2.2g 2.7g Maitake mushrooms
Copper 0.389mg 0.252mg Portobello
Zinc 0.65mg 0.75mg Maitake mushrooms
Starch 0.43g 0g Portobello
Phosphorus 135mg 74mg Portobello
Sodium 11mg 1mg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin E 0mg 0.01mg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin D 0.3µg 28.1µg Maitake mushrooms
Manganese 0.067mg 0.059mg Portobello
Selenium 21.9µg 2.2µg Portobello
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
Choline 32.8mg 51.1mg Maitake mushrooms
Saturated Fat 0.064g 0.03g Maitake mushrooms
Monounsaturated Fat 0.009g 0.03g Maitake mushrooms
Polyunsaturated fat 0.232g 0.09g Portobello
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
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 Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
29%
Portobello
87%
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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