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Spinach vs. Maitake mushrooms — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Spinach and Maitake mushrooms

  • Spinach has more Vitamin K, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Manganese, Folate, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin E , while Maitake mushrooms has more Vitamin D, and Vitamin B3.
  • Spinach's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 411% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Spinach, 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 +13500%
Contains more Iron +1090%
Contains more Magnesium +770%
Contains more Potassium +128.4%
Contains more Manganese +1484.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +32.1%
Contains less Sodium -98.6%
Contains more Copper +44.8%
Contains more Selenium +46.7%
Equal in Zinc - 0.75
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 41% 134% 63% 24% 42% 10% 21% 58% 122% 9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 12% 8% 32% 18% 1% 21% 84% 8% 12%
Contains more Calcium +13500%
Contains more Iron +1090%
Contains more Magnesium +770%
Contains more Potassium +128.4%
Contains more Manganese +1484.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +32.1%
Contains less Sodium -98.6%
Contains more Copper +44.8%
Contains more Selenium +46.7%
Equal in Zinc - 0.75

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 +20700%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +332.1%
Contains more Folate +595.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +53.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1243.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +86.2%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.242
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 629% 42% 0% 33% 24% 55% 10% 9% 56% 110% 0% 1234%
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 +20700%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +332.1%
Contains more Folate +595.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +53.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1243.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +86.2%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.242

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +53.1%
Contains more Fats +36.8%
Contains more Other +241.5%
Contains more Carbs +85.9%
Equal in Water - 90.37
3% 4% 91% 2%
Protein: 2.97 g
Fats: 0.26 g
Carbs: 3.75 g
Water: 91.21 g
Other: 1.81 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 +53.1%
Contains more Fats +36.8%
Contains more Other +241.5%
Contains more Carbs +85.9%
Equal in Water - 90.37

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +21.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -30.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +400%
27% 4% 69%
Saturated Fat: 0.043 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.109 g
20% 20% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.03 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.09 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +21.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -30.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +400%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spinach Maitake mushrooms Opinion
Net carbs 1.35g 4.27g Maitake mushrooms
Protein 2.97g 1.94g Spinach
Fats 0.26g 0.19g Spinach
Carbs 3.75g 6.97g Maitake mushrooms
Calories 23kcal 31kcal Maitake mushrooms
Sugar 0.43g 2.07g Spinach
Fiber 2.4g 2.7g Maitake mushrooms
Calcium 136mg 1mg Spinach
Iron 3.57mg 0.3mg Spinach
Magnesium 87mg 10mg Spinach
Phosphorus 56mg 74mg Maitake mushrooms
Potassium 466mg 204mg Spinach
Sodium 70mg 1mg Maitake mushrooms
Zinc 0.76mg 0.75mg Spinach
Copper 0.174mg 0.252mg Maitake mushrooms
Manganese 0.935mg 0.059mg Spinach
Selenium 1.5µg 2.2µg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin A 10481IU 0IU Spinach
Vitamin A RAE 524µg 0µg Spinach
Vitamin E 2.08mg 0.01mg Spinach
Vitamin D 0IU 1123IU Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin D 0µg 28.1µg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin C 9.8mg 0mg Spinach
Vitamin B1 0.095mg 0.146mg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin B2 0.236mg 0.242mg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin B3 0.49mg 6.585mg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin B5 0.145mg 0.27mg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin B6 0.242mg 0.056mg Spinach
Folate 146µg 21µg Spinach
Vitamin K 493.6µg 0µg Spinach
Tryptophan 0.04mg 0.035mg Spinach
Threonine 0.127mg 0.095mg Spinach
Isoleucine 0.152mg 0.055mg Spinach
Leucine 0.231mg 0.08mg Spinach
Lysine 0.182mg 0.09mg Spinach
Methionine 0.055mg 0.015mg Spinach
Phenylalanine 0.134mg 0.06mg Spinach
Valine 0.168mg 0.1mg Spinach
Histidine 0.066mg 0.045mg Spinach
Saturated Fat 0.043g 0.03g Maitake mushrooms
Monounsaturated Fat 0.006g 0.03g Maitake mushrooms
Polyunsaturated fat 0.109g 0.09g Spinach

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Spinach 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
183%
Spinach
92%
Maitake mushrooms
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Spinach
19%
Maitake mushrooms

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Spinach
Spinach is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spinach
Spinach is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.64g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Maitake mushrooms
Maitake mushrooms contains less Sodium (difference - 69mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Maitake mushrooms
Maitake mushrooms is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.013g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Maitake mushrooms
Maitake mushrooms is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Maitake mushrooms
Maitake mushrooms is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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. Spinach - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168463/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.