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

Mushroom, portabella has more protein at 2.75g per 100g, compared to 2.20g for Mushroom, maitake.

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

Calorie data is not available for one or both foods.

Is Mushroom, portabella healthier than Mushroom, maitake?

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 2.75

Mushroom 2.20

Carbs (g)

Mushroom 4.66

Mushroom 6.60

Fat (g)

Mushroom 0.312

Mushroom 0.265

Fiber (g)

Mushroom 1.88

Mushroom 3.07

Quick answers

Which has more protein?

Mushroom, portabella — 2.75g vs 2.20g 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	91.5 g	90.4 g	+1%
Protein	2.75 g	2.20 g	+25%
Total lipid (fat)	0.312 g	0.265 g	+18%
Carbohydrate, by difference	4.66 g	6.60 g	-29%
Fiber, total dietary	1.88 g	3.07 g	-39%
Vitamins
Thiamin (Vitamin B1)	0.005 mg	0.010 mg	-48%
Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)	0.465 mg	0.269 mg	+73%
Niacin (Vitamin B3)	3.90 mg	6.76 mg	-42%
Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine	0.097 mg	0.071 mg	+37%
Vitamin D (D2 + D3)	0 ug	1.60 ug	-100%
Minerals
Calcium, Ca	3.23 mg	0 mg
Iron, Fe	0.139 mg	0.209 mg	-33%
Magnesium, Mg	9.04 mg	11.0 mg	-18%
Phosphorus, P	87.5 mg	72.4 mg	+21%
Potassium, K	349 mg	260 mg	+34%
Sodium, Na	5.31 mg	0.345 mg	+1440%
Zinc, Zn	0.389 mg	0.763 mg	-49%
Copper, Cu	0.203 mg	0.272 mg	-25%
Manganese, Mn	0.049 mg	0.058 mg	-17%
Selenium, Se	14.7 ug	3.27 ug	+349%
Other Nutrients
Energy (Atwater General Factors)	32 kcal	38 kcal	-14%
Energy (Atwater Specific Factors)	26 kcal	31 kcal	-16%
Nitrogen	0.440 g	0.352 g	+25%
Ash	0.800 g	0.558 g	+43%
Beta-glucan	1.15 g	2.26 g	-49%
Biotin	11.1 ug	32.6 ug	-66%
Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total)	0 IU	64.0 IU	-100%
Vitamin D2 — Ergocalciferol (plant source)	0 ug	1.60 ug	-100%
Vitamin D4	0 ug	0.135 ug	-100%
Glutathione	5.00 mg	26.0 mg	-81%
Stigmasterol	0 mg	0 mg	=
Campesterol	0 mg	0 mg	=
Beta-sitosterol	0 mg	0 mg	=
Ergosta-7-enol	1.76 mg	1.42 mg	+24%
Ergosta-5,7-dienol	4.68 mg	2.89 mg	+62%
Ergosta-7,22-dienol	1.82 mg	1.17 mg	+56%
Ergosterol	48.9 mg	59.3 mg	-17%
Beta-sitostanol	0 mg	0 mg	=
Delta-5-avenasterol	0 mg	0 mg	=
Delta-7-Stigmastenol	0 mg	0 mg	=
Tryptophan (EAA)	0.407 g	0.371 g	+10%
Threonine (EAA)	1.21 g	1.81 g	-33%
Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA)	1.01 g	1.57 g	-36%
Leucine (EAA, BCAA)	1.63 g	2.52 g	-35%
Lysine (EAA)	1.46 g	2.21 g	-34%
Methionine (EAA)	0.347 g	0.313 g	+11%
Phenylalanine (EAA)	1.02 g	1.62 g	-37%
Valine (EAA, BCAA)	2.16 g	2.82 g	-23%
Histidine (EAA)	0.562 g	0.907 g	-38%
Ergothioneine	2.33 mg	2.25 mg	+4%

* 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

Sodium, Na +1440% in Mushroom, portabella Selenium, Se +349% in Mushroom, portabella Vitamin D (D2 + D3) -100% in Mushroom, portabella Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) +73% in Mushroom, portabella

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