Maitake Mushroom vs. Morel Mushroom
Nutrition comparison of Maitake Mushroom and Morel Mushroom
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
maitake mushroom
versus
morel mushroom
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in maitake mushroom and morel mushroom:
- Both morel mushroom and maitake mushroom are high in Vitamin D, dietary fiber and potassium.
- Maitake mushroom has more thiamin and folate, however, morel mushroom contains more niacin and Vitamin B6.
- Morel mushroom is a great source of calcium.
- Morel mushroom is an excellent source of iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Maitake Mushroom (Mushrooms, maitake, raw) and Morel Mushroom (Mushrooms, morel, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Morel mushroom and maitake mushroom contain similar amounts of calories - morel mushroom has 31 calories per 100 grams and maitake mushroom has 31 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, maitake mushroom is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to morel mushroom per calorie. Maitake mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 22:75:3 and for morel mushroom, 33:53:14 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Maitake Mushroom | Morel Mushroom | |
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| Protein | 22% | 33% |
| Carbohydrates | 75% | 53% |
| Fat | 3% | 14% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Morel mushroom and maitake mushroom contain similar amounts of carbs - morel mushroom has 5.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and maitake mushroom has 7g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both morel mushroom and maitake mushroom are high in dietary fiber. Morel mushroom has a little more dietary fiber (4%) than maitake mushroom by weight - morel mushroom has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and maitake mushroom has 2.7g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Morel mushroom and maitake mushroom contain similar amounts of sugar - morel mushroom has 0.6g of sugar per 100 grams and maitake mushroom has 2.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Morel mushroom and maitake mushroom contain similar amounts of protein - morel mushroom has 3.1g of protein per 100 grams and maitake mushroom has 1.9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both morel mushroom and maitake mushroom are low in saturated fat - morel mushroom has 0.07g of saturated fat per 100 grams and maitake mushroom has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin D
Both morel mushroom and maitake mushroom are high in Vitamin D. Maitake mushroom has 445% more Vitamin D than morel mushroom - morel mushroom has 206iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and maitake mushroom has 1123iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Maitake mushroom and morel mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - maitake mushroom has 0.01mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and morel mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Maitake mushroom has more thiamin and folate, however, morel mushroom contains more niacin and Vitamin B6. Both maitake mushroom and morel mushroom contain significant amounts of riboflavin and pantothenic acid.
| Maitake Mushroom | Morel Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.146 MG | 0.069 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.242 MG | 0.205 MG |
| Niacin | 0.6585 MG | 2.252 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.27 MG | 0.44 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.056 MG | 0.136 MG |
| Folate | 21 UG | 9 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Morel mushroom is a great source of calcium and it has 42 times more calcium than maitake mushroom - morel mushroom has 43mg of calcium per 100 grams and maitake mushroom has 1mg of calcium.
iron
Morel mushroom is an excellent source of iron and it has 39 times more iron than maitake mushroom - morel mushroom has 12.2mg of iron per 100 grams and maitake mushroom has 0.3mg of iron.
potassium
Both morel mushroom and maitake mushroom are high in potassium. Morel mushroom has 101% more potassium than maitake mushroom - morel mushroom has 411mg of potassium per 100 grams and maitake mushroom has 204mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, morel mushroom has more linoleic acid than maitake mushroom per 100 grams.
| Maitake Mushroom | Morel Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.09 G | 0.215 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.001 G |
| Total | 0.09 G | 0.216 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: Maitake Mushroom (Mushrooms, maitake, raw) and Morel Mushroom (Mushrooms, morel, raw) .
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FAQ
Does morel mushroom or maitake mushroom contain more calories in 100 grams?Morel mushroom and maitake mushroom contain similar amounts of calories - morel mushroom has 31 calories in 100g and maitake mushroom has 31 calories.
Is morel mushroom or maitake mushroom better for protein?
Morel mushroom and maitake mushroom contain similar amounts of protein - morel mushroom has 3.1g of protein per 100 grams and maitake mushroom has 1.9g of protein.
Does morel mushroom or maitake mushroom have more carbohydrates?
By weight, morel mushroom and maitake mushroom contain similar amounts of carbs - morel mushroom has 5.1g of carbs for 100g and maitake mushroom has 7g of carbohydrates.
Does morel mushroom or maitake mushroom contain more iron?
Morel mushroom is an abundant source of iron and it has 39 times more iron than maitake mushroom - morel mushroom has 12.2mg of iron in 100 grams and maitake mushroom has 0.3mg of iron.
Does morel mushroom or maitake mushroom contain more potassium?
Both morel mushroom and maitake mushroom are high in potassium. Morel mushroom has 100% more potassium than maitake mushroom - morel mushroom has 411mg of potassium in 100 grams and maitake mushroom has 204mg of potassium.