Which has more protein, Mushroom, maitake or Mushroom, beech?

Mushroom, maitake has more protein at 2.20g per 100g, compared to 2.18g for Mushroom, beech.

Which has more calories, Mushroom, maitake or Mushroom, beech?

Calorie data is not available for one or both foods.

Is Mushroom, maitake healthier than Mushroom, beech?

Based on vitamin and mineral density, Mushroom, maitake scores higher in more nutrients per 100g. However, the "healthier" choice depends on your specific nutritional needs.

Mushroom vs Mushroom

Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA Foundation Foods & USDA Foundation Foods

Mushroom, maitake is higher in more vitamins & minerals

Calories (kcal)

Mushroom —

Protein (g)

Mushroom 2.20

Mushroom 2.18

Carbs (g)

Mushroom 6.60

Mushroom 6.76

Fat (g)

Mushroom 0.265

Mushroom 0.449

Fiber (g)

Mushroom 3.07

Mushroom 3.14

Quick answers

Which has more protein?

Mushroom, maitake — 2.20g vs 2.18g per 100g.

Which is more nutrient-dense?

Mushroom, maitake scores higher in more vitamins and minerals per 100g, though both foods can be part of a healthy diet.

Full Nutrition Comparison

All values per 100g edible portion. Green = Food A higher · Blue = Food B higher

Nutrient	Mushroom	Mushroom	Diff
Macronutrients
Water	90.4 g	89.8 g	+1%
Protein	2.20 g	2.18 g	+1%
Total lipid (fat)	0.265 g	0.449 g	-41%
Carbohydrate, by difference	6.60 g	6.76 g	-2%
Fiber, total dietary	3.07 g	3.14 g	-2%
Vitamins
Thiamin (Vitamin B1)	0.010 mg	0.008 mg	+25%
Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)	0.269 mg	0.207 mg	+30%
Niacin (Vitamin B3)	6.76 mg	6.40 mg	+6%
Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine	0.071 mg	0.105 mg	-33%
Vitamin D (D2 + D3)	1.60 ug	0.370 ug	+332%
Minerals
Calcium, Ca	0 mg	0.433 mg	-100%
Iron, Fe	0.209 mg	0.739 mg	-72%
Magnesium, Mg	11.0 mg	10.5 mg	+5%
Phosphorus, P	72.4 mg	85.9 mg	-16%
Potassium, K	260 mg	376 mg	-31%
Sodium, Na	0.345 mg	0.891 mg	-61%
Zinc, Zn	0.763 mg	0.498 mg	+53%
Copper, Cu	0.272 mg	0.073 mg	+272%
Manganese, Mn	0.058 mg	0.156 mg	-63%
Selenium, Se	3.27 ug	0.380 ug	+760%
Other Nutrients
Energy (Atwater General Factors)	38 kcal	40 kcal	-5%
Energy (Atwater Specific Factors)	31 kcal	33 kcal	-6%
Nitrogen	0.352 g	0.349 g	+1%
Ash	0.558 g	0.761 g	-27%
Beta-glucan	2.26 g	1.96 g	+15%
Biotin	32.6 ug	8.07 ug	+304%
Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total)	64.0 IU	14.8 IU	+332%
Vitamin D2 — Ergocalciferol (plant source)	1.60 ug	0.370 ug	+331%
Vitamin D4	0.135 ug	0.142 ug	-5%
Glutathione	26.0 mg	9.80 mg	+165%
Stigmasterol	0 mg	0 mg	=
Campesterol	0 mg	0 mg	=
Beta-sitosterol	0 mg	0 mg	=
Ergosta-7-enol	1.42 mg	2.31 mg	-39%
Ergosta-5,7-dienol	2.89 mg	13.9 mg	-79%
Ergosta-7,22-dienol	1.17 mg	0.331 mg	+253%
Ergosterol	59.3 mg	54.7 mg	+8%
Beta-sitostanol	0 mg	0 mg	=
Delta-5-avenasterol	0 mg	0 mg	=
Delta-7-Stigmastenol	0 mg	0 mg	=
Tryptophan (EAA)	0.371 g	0.299 g	+24%
Threonine (EAA)	1.81 g	0.826 g	+119%
Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA)	1.57 g	0.651 g	+141%
Leucine (EAA, BCAA)	2.52 g	1.08 g	+132%
Lysine (EAA)	2.21 g	1.03 g	+115%
Methionine (EAA)	0.313 g	0.196 g	+60%
Phenylalanine (EAA)	1.62 g	0.671 g	+141%
Valine (EAA, BCAA)	2.82 g	1.29 g	+119%
Histidine (EAA)	0.907 g	0.429 g	+111%
Ergothioneine	2.25 mg	5.38 mg	-58%

* All values per 100g edible portion. Source: USDA Foundation Foods and USDA Foundation Foods. Diff column shows percentage difference relative to Food B.

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Dig deeper — biggest differences

Selenium, Se +760% in Mushroom, maitake Vitamin D (D2 + D3) +332% in Mushroom, maitake Copper, Cu +272% in Mushroom, maitake Calcium, Ca -100% in Mushroom, maitake

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