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Taro vs. Maitake mushrooms — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Taro and Maitake mushrooms

  • Taro has more Vitamin B6, Vitamin E , Manganese, Potassium, and Fiber, while Maitake mushrooms has more Vitamin D, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Copper, and Choline.
  • Maitake mushrooms' daily need coverage for Vitamin D is 187% higher.
  • Maitake mushrooms contain 238 times less Vitamin E than Taro. Taro contains 2.38mg of Vitamin E , while Maitake mushrooms contain 0.01mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Taro, raw 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 +4200%
Contains more Iron +83.3%
Contains more Magnesium +230%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.5%
Contains more Potassium +189.7%
Contains more Manganese +549.2%
Contains less Sodium -90.9%
Contains more Zinc +226.1%
Contains more Copper +46.5%
Contains more Selenium +214.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 21% 24% 36% 53% 2% 7% 58% 50% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 12% 8% 32% 18% 1% 21% 84% 8% 12%
Contains more Calcium +4200%
Contains more Iron +83.3%
Contains more Magnesium +230%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.5%
Contains more Potassium +189.7%
Contains more Manganese +549.2%
Contains less Sodium -90.9%
Contains more Zinc +226.1%
Contains more Copper +46.5%
Contains more Selenium +214.3%

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.
Taro
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +23700%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +12.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +405.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +53.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +868%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +997.5%
Equal in Folate - 21
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 48% 0% 15% 24% 6% 12% 19% 66% 17% 0% 3%
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 +23700%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +12.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +405.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +53.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +868%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +997.5%
Equal in Folate - 21

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +279.6%
Contains more Other +126.4%
Contains more Protein +29.3%
Contains more Water +27.9%
Equal in Fats - 0.19
26% 71%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 26.46 g
Water: 70.64 g
Other: 1.2 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 Carbs +279.6%
Contains more Other +126.4%
Contains more Protein +29.3%
Contains more Water +27.9%
Equal in Fats - 0.19

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -26.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +87.5%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.09
29% 11% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.083 g
20% 20% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.03 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.09 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -26.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +87.5%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.09

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Taro 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 Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taro Maitake mushrooms Opinion
Net carbs 22.36g 4.27g Taro
Protein 1.5g 1.94g Maitake mushrooms
Fats 0.2g 0.19g Taro
Carbs 26.46g 6.97g Taro
Calories 112kcal 31kcal Taro
Sugar 0.4g 2.07g Taro
Fiber 4.1g 2.7g Taro
Calcium 43mg 1mg Taro
Iron 0.55mg 0.3mg Taro
Magnesium 33mg 10mg Taro
Phosphorus 84mg 74mg Taro
Potassium 591mg 204mg Taro
Sodium 11mg 1mg Maitake mushrooms
Zinc 0.23mg 0.75mg Maitake mushrooms
Copper 0.172mg 0.252mg Maitake mushrooms
Manganese 0.383mg 0.059mg Taro
Selenium 0.7µg 2.2µg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin A 76IU 0IU Taro
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 0µg Taro
Vitamin E 2.38mg 0.01mg Taro
Vitamin D 0IU 1123IU Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin D 0µg 28.1µg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin C 4.5mg 0mg Taro
Vitamin B1 0.095mg 0.146mg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.242mg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin B3 0.6mg 6.585mg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin B5 0.303mg 0.27mg Taro
Vitamin B6 0.283mg 0.056mg Taro
Folate 22µg 21µg Taro
Vitamin K 1µg 0µg Taro
Tryptophan 0.023mg 0.035mg Maitake mushrooms
Threonine 0.069mg 0.095mg Maitake mushrooms
Isoleucine 0.054mg 0.055mg Maitake mushrooms
Leucine 0.111mg 0.08mg Taro
Lysine 0.067mg 0.09mg Maitake mushrooms
Methionine 0.02mg 0.015mg Taro
Phenylalanine 0.082mg 0.06mg Taro
Valine 0.082mg 0.1mg Maitake mushrooms
Histidine 0.034mg 0.045mg Maitake mushrooms
Saturated Fat 0.041g 0.03g Maitake mushrooms
Monounsaturated Fat 0.016g 0.03g Maitake mushrooms
Polyunsaturated fat 0.083g 0.09g Maitake mushrooms

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Taro 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%
Taro
92%
Maitake mushrooms
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Taro
19%
Maitake mushrooms

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Taro
Taro is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taro
Taro is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.67g)
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 - 0.011g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Maitake mushrooms
Maitake mushrooms is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
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 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. Taro - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169308/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.