Goat Cheese vs. Maitake Mushroom
Nutrition comparison of Goat Cheese and Maitake Mushroom
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
goat cheese
versus
maitake mushroom
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in goat cheese and maitake mushroom:
- Goat cheese has 57 times less carbohydrates than maitake mushroom.
- Goat cheese has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, maitake mushroom contains more folate.
- Goat cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A, calcium and protein.
- Maitake mushroom is a great source of dietary fiber and potassium.
- Maitake mushroom is an excellent source of Vitamin D.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Goat Cheese (Cheese, goat, semisoft type) and Maitake Mushroom (Mushrooms, maitake, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Goat cheese is high in calories and maitake mushroom has 91% less calories than goat cheese - maitake mushroom has 31 calories per 100 grams and goat cheese has 364 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, goat cheese is much lighter in carbs, much heavier in fat and similar to maitake mushroom for protein. Goat cheese has a macronutrient ratio of 24:0:76 and for maitake mushroom, 22:75:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Goat Cheese | Maitake Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 24% | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 75% |
| Fat | 76% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Goat cheese has 57 times less carbohydrates than maitake mushroom - maitake mushroom has 7g of total carbs per 100 grams and goat cheese has 0.12g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Maitake mushroom is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than goat cheese - maitake mushroom has 2.7g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and goat cheese does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Maitake mushroom and goat cheese contain similar amounts of sugar - maitake mushroom has 2.1g of sugar per 100 grams and goat cheese has 0.12g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Goat cheese is an excellent source of protein and it has 10 times more protein than maitake mushroom - maitake mushroom has 1.9g of protein per 100 grams and goat cheese has 21.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Goat cheese is high in saturated fat and maitake mushroom has 100% less saturated fat than goat cheese - maitake mushroom has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and goat cheese has 20.6g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Maitake mushroom has less cholesterol than goat cheese - goat cheese has 79mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and maitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Goat cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than maitake mushroom - goat cheese has 407ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and maitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Maitake mushroom is an excellent source of Vitamin D and it has 50 times more Vitamin D than goat cheese - maitake mushroom has 1123iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and goat cheese has 22iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Maitake mushroom and goat cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - maitake mushroom has 0.01mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and goat cheese has 0.26mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Goat cheese and maitake mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - goat cheese has 2.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and maitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Goat cheese has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, maitake mushroom contains more folate. Both goat cheese and maitake mushroom contain significant amounts of thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Goat Cheese | Maitake Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.072 MG | 0.146 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.676 MG | 0.242 MG |
| Niacin | 1.148 MG | 0.6585 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.19 MG | 0.27 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06 MG | 0.056 MG |
| Folate | 2 UG | 21 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.22 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Goat cheese is an excellent source of calcium and it has 297 times more calcium than maitake mushroom - maitake mushroom has 1mg of calcium per 100 grams and goat cheese has 298mg of calcium.
iron
Goat cheese has 440% more iron than maitake mushroom - maitake mushroom has 0.3mg of iron per 100 grams and goat cheese has 1.6mg of iron.
potassium
Maitake mushroom is a great source of potassium and it has 29% more potassium than goat cheese - maitake mushroom has 204mg of potassium per 100 grams and goat cheese has 158mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, goat cheese has more linoleic acid than maitake mushroom per 100 grams.
| Goat Cheese | Maitake Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.709 G | 0.09 G |
| Total | 0.709 G | 0.09 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Goat Cheese (Cheese, goat, semisoft type) and Maitake Mushroom (Mushrooms, maitake, raw) .
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FAQ
Does maitake mushroom or goat cheese contain more calories in 100 grams?Goat cheese is high in calories and maitake mushroom has 90% less calories than goat cheese - maitake mushroom has 31 calories in 100g and goat cheese has 364 calories.
Does maitake mushroom or goat cheese have more carbohydrates?
By weight, goat cheese has 57 times fewer carbohydrates than maitake mushroom - maitake mushroom has 7g of carbs for 100g and goat cheese has 0.12g of carbohydrates.
Does maitake mushroom or goat cheese contain more calcium?
Goat cheese is a rich source of calcium and it has 297 times more calcium than maitake mushroom - maitake mushroom has 1mg of calcium in 100 grams and goat cheese has 298mg of calcium.