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Yam vs. Maitake mushrooms — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Yam and Maitake mushrooms

  • Yam has more Potassium, Manganese, Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6, however, Maitake mushrooms are higher in Vitamin D, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Copper, Choline, and Zinc.
  • Maitake mushrooms covers your daily Vitamin D needs 187% more than Yam.

Food varieties used in this article are Yam, cooked, boiled, drained, or baked, 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 +1300%
Contains more Iron +73.3%
Contains more Magnesium +80%
Contains more Potassium +228.4%
Contains more Manganese +528.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +51%
Contains less Sodium -87.5%
Contains more Zinc +275%
Contains more Copper +65.8%
Contains more Selenium +214.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 20% 13% 22% 60% 2% 6% 51% 49% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 12% 8% 32% 18% 1% 21% 84% 8% 12%
Contains more Calcium +1300%
Contains more Iron +73.3%
Contains more Magnesium +80%
Contains more Potassium +228.4%
Contains more Manganese +528.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +51%
Contains less Sodium -87.5%
Contains more Zinc +275%
Contains more Copper +65.8%
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.
Yam
6
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +3300%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +307.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +53.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +764.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1092.9%
Contains more Folate +31.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 7% 0% 41% 24% 7% 11% 19% 53% 12% 0% 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% 1% 843% 0% 37% 56% 124% 17% 13% 16% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +3300%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +307.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +53.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +764.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1092.9%
Contains more Folate +31.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +294.3%
Contains more Other +43.4%
Contains more Protein +30.2%
Contains more Fats +35.7%
Contains more Water +28.9%
27% 70%
Protein: 1.49 g
Fats: 0.14 g
Carbs: 27.48 g
Water: 70.13 g
Other: 0.76 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 +294.3%
Contains more Other +43.4%
Contains more Protein +30.2%
Contains more Fats +35.7%
Contains more Water +28.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +500%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +50%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.03
31% 5% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.029 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.06 g
20% 20% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.03 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.09 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +500%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +50%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.03

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yam Maitake mushrooms Opinion
Net carbs 23.58g 4.27g Yam
Protein 1.49g 1.94g Maitake mushrooms
Fats 0.14g 0.19g Maitake mushrooms
Carbs 27.48g 6.97g Yam
Calories 116kcal 31kcal Yam
Sugar 0.49g 2.07g Yam
Fiber 3.9g 2.7g Yam
Calcium 14mg 1mg Yam
Iron 0.52mg 0.3mg Yam
Magnesium 18mg 10mg Yam
Phosphorus 49mg 74mg Maitake mushrooms
Potassium 670mg 204mg Yam
Sodium 8mg 1mg Maitake mushrooms
Zinc 0.2mg 0.75mg Maitake mushrooms
Copper 0.152mg 0.252mg Maitake mushrooms
Manganese 0.371mg 0.059mg Yam
Selenium 0.7µg 2.2µg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin A 122IU 0IU Yam
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 0µg Yam
Vitamin E 0.34mg 0.01mg Yam
Vitamin D 0IU 1123IU Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin D 0µg 28.1µg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin C 12.1mg 0mg Yam
Vitamin B1 0.095mg 0.146mg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin B2 0.028mg 0.242mg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin B3 0.552mg 6.585mg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin B5 0.311mg 0.27mg Yam
Vitamin B6 0.228mg 0.056mg Yam
Folate 16µg 21µg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin K 2.3µg 0µg Yam
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.035mg Maitake mushrooms
Threonine 0.052mg 0.095mg Maitake mushrooms
Isoleucine 0.05mg 0.055mg Maitake mushrooms
Leucine 0.094mg 0.08mg Yam
Lysine 0.058mg 0.09mg Maitake mushrooms
Methionine 0.02mg 0.015mg Yam
Phenylalanine 0.069mg 0.06mg Yam
Valine 0.06mg 0.1mg Maitake mushrooms
Histidine 0.033mg 0.045mg Maitake mushrooms
Saturated Fat 0.029g 0.03g Yam
Monounsaturated Fat 0.005g 0.03g Maitake mushrooms
Polyunsaturated fat 0.06g 0.09g Maitake mushrooms

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Yam 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
15%
Yam
92%
Maitake mushrooms
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Yam
19%
Maitake mushrooms

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yam
Yam is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.58g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yam
Yam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.001g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Maitake mushrooms
Maitake mushrooms contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Maitake mushrooms
Maitake mushrooms is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
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 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. Yam - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170072/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.