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Potato wedges vs. Maitake mushrooms — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Potato wedges and Maitake mushrooms

  • Potato wedges have more Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, and Potassium, while Maitake mushrooms have more Vitamin D, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2.
  • Maitake mushrooms covers your daily need of Vitamin D 187% more than Potato wedges.
  • The amount of Sugar in Potato wedges are lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison USDA Commodity, Potato wedges, frozen 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 +1400%
Contains more Iron +133.3%
Contains more Magnesium +90%
Contains more Phosphorus +17.6%
Contains more Potassium +93.1%
Contains less Sodium -98%
Contains more Zinc +102.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 27% 14% 38% 35% 7% 11% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 12% 8% 32% 18% 1% 21% 84% 8% 12%
Contains more Calcium +1400%
Contains more Iron +133.3%
Contains more Magnesium +90%
Contains more Phosphorus +17.6%
Contains more Potassium +93.1%
Contains less Sodium -98%
Contains more Zinc +102.7%

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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +525%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +46%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +505%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +327.6%
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% 0% 38% 25% 10% 29% 0% 81% 0% 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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +525%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +46%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +505%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +327.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +39.2%
Contains more Fats +1057.9%
Contains more Carbs +265.9%
Contains more Other +145.3%
Contains more Water +32.3%
3% 2% 26% 68%
Protein: 2.7 g
Fats: 2.2 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 68.3 g
Other: 1.3 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 +39.2%
Contains more Fats +1057.9%
Contains more Carbs +265.9%
Contains more Other +145.3%
Contains more Water +32.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4736.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +13.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.5%
26% 69% 5%
Saturated Fat: 0.55 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.451 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.102 g
20% 20% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.03 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.09 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4736.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +13.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato wedges Maitake mushrooms Opinion
Net carbs 23.5g 4.27g Potato wedges
Protein 2.7g 1.94g Potato wedges
Fats 2.2g 0.19g Potato wedges
Carbs 25.5g 6.97g Potato wedges
Calories 123kcal 31kcal Potato wedges
Sugar 0.3g 2.07g Potato wedges
Fiber 2g 2.7g Maitake mushrooms
Calcium 15mg 1mg Potato wedges
Iron 0.7mg 0.3mg Potato wedges
Magnesium 19mg 10mg Potato wedges
Phosphorus 87mg 74mg Potato wedges
Potassium 394mg 204mg Potato wedges
Sodium 49mg 1mg Maitake mushrooms
Zinc 0.37mg 0.75mg Maitake mushrooms
Copper 0.252mg Maitake mushrooms
Manganese 0.059mg Maitake mushrooms
Selenium 2.2µg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin E 0.01mg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin D 0IU 1123IU Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin D 0µg 28.1µg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin C 11.2mg 0mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.146mg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.242mg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin B3 1.54mg 6.585mg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin B5 0.27mg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 0.056mg Potato wedges
Folate 21µg Maitake mushrooms
Tryptophan 0.035mg Maitake mushrooms
Threonine 0.095mg Maitake mushrooms
Isoleucine 0.055mg Maitake mushrooms
Leucine 0.08mg Maitake mushrooms
Lysine 0.09mg Maitake mushrooms
Methionine 0.015mg Maitake mushrooms
Phenylalanine 0.06mg Maitake mushrooms
Valine 0.1mg Maitake mushrooms
Histidine 0.045mg Maitake mushrooms
Saturated Fat 0.55g 0.03g Maitake mushrooms
Monounsaturated Fat 1.451g 0.03g Potato wedges
Polyunsaturated fat 0.102g 0.09g Potato wedges

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Potato wedges 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
15%
Potato wedges
92%
Maitake mushrooms
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Potato wedges
19%
Maitake mushrooms

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.77g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Maitake mushrooms
Maitake mushrooms contains less Sodium (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Maitake mushrooms
Maitake mushrooms is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.52g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Maitake mushrooms
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 ($)
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.

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. Potato wedges - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168443/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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.