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Russet potato vs. Maitake mushrooms — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Russet potato and Maitake mushrooms different?

  • Russet potato is higher in Vitamin B6, Potassium, Iron, Vitamin C, and Manganese, however, Maitake mushrooms are richer in Vitamin D, Vitamin B3, Copper, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin D from Maitake mushrooms is 187% higher.

Potatoes, Russet, flesh and skin, baked and Mushrooms, maitake, raw are the varieties used 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.
Contains more Calcium +1700%
Contains more Iron +256.7%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Potassium +169.6%
Contains more Manganese +286.4%
Contains less Sodium -92.9%
Contains more Zinc +114.3%
Contains more Copper +135.5%
Contains more Selenium +340%
Equal in Phosphorus - 74
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 41% 22% 31% 49% 2% 10% 36% 30% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 12% 8% 32% 18% 1% 21% 84% 8% 12%
Contains more Calcium +1700%
Contains more Iron +256.7%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Potassium +169.6%
Contains more Manganese +286.4%
Contains less Sodium -92.9%
Contains more Zinc +114.3%
Contains more Copper +135.5%
Contains more Selenium +340%
Equal in Phosphorus - 74

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +600%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +40.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +532.1%
Contains more Folate +23.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +117.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +404.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +388.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 2% 0% 28% 17% 12% 26% 23% 82% 20% 0% 5%
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 +600%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +40.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +532.1%
Contains more Folate +23.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +117.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +404.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +388.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +35.6%
Contains more Carbs +207.6%
Contains more Other +154.7%
Contains more Fats +46.2%
Contains more Water +21.4%
3% 21% 74%
Protein: 2.63 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 21.44 g
Water: 74.45 g
Other: 1.35 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 +35.6%
Contains more Carbs +207.6%
Contains more Other +154.7%
Contains more Fats +46.2%
Contains more Water +21.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +66.7%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.03
36% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.054 g
20% 20% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.03 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.09 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +66.7%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.03

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +370.3%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
94% 2% 2% 2%
Starch: 17.45 g
Sucrose: 0.39 g
Glucose: 0.37 g
Fructose: 0.32 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 Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +370.3%
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.
Russet potato Maitake mushrooms
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Russet potato Maitake mushrooms Opinion
Net carbs 19.14g 4.27g Russet potato
Protein 2.63g 1.94g Russet potato
Fats 0.13g 0.19g Maitake mushrooms
Carbs 21.44g 6.97g Russet potato
Calories 97kcal 31kcal Russet potato
Starch 17.45g 0g Russet potato
Fructose 0.32g 0g Russet potato
Sugar 1.08g 2.07g Russet potato
Fiber 2.3g 2.7g Maitake mushrooms
Calcium 18mg 1mg Russet potato
Iron 1.07mg 0.3mg Russet potato
Magnesium 30mg 10mg Russet potato
Phosphorus 71mg 74mg Maitake mushrooms
Potassium 550mg 204mg Russet potato
Sodium 14mg 1mg Maitake mushrooms
Zinc 0.35mg 0.75mg Maitake mushrooms
Copper 0.107mg 0.252mg Maitake mushrooms
Manganese 0.228mg 0.059mg Russet potato
Selenium 0.5µg 2.2µg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin A 10IU 0IU Russet potato
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Russet potato
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0.01mg Russet potato
Vitamin D 0IU 1123IU Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin D 0µg 28.1µg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin C 8.3mg 0mg Russet potato
Vitamin B1 0.067mg 0.146mg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin B2 0.048mg 0.242mg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin B3 1.348mg 6.585mg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.27mg Russet potato
Vitamin B6 0.354mg 0.056mg Russet potato
Folate 26µg 21µg Russet potato
Vitamin K 2µg 0µg Russet potato
Tryptophan 0.027mg 0.035mg Maitake mushrooms
Threonine 0.086mg 0.095mg Maitake mushrooms
Isoleucine 0.085mg 0.055mg Russet potato
Leucine 0.125mg 0.08mg Russet potato
Lysine 0.137mg 0.09mg Russet potato
Methionine 0.041mg 0.015mg Russet potato
Phenylalanine 0.104mg 0.06mg Russet potato
Valine 0.131mg 0.1mg Russet potato
Histidine 0.044mg 0.045mg Maitake mushrooms
Saturated Fat 0.032g 0.03g Maitake mushrooms
Monounsaturated Fat 0.003g 0.03g Maitake mushrooms
Polyunsaturated fat 0.054g 0.09g Maitake mushrooms

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Russet potato 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
18%
Russet potato
92%
Maitake mushrooms
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Russet potato
19%
Maitake mushrooms

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Russet potato
Russet potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Maitake mushrooms
Maitake mushrooms contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Maitake mushrooms
Maitake mushrooms is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.002g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Maitake mushrooms
Maitake mushrooms is lower in glycemic index (difference - 82)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.
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. Russet potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170030/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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