Maitake Mushroom vs. Shiitake Mushroom

Nutrition comparison of Maitake Mushroom and Shiitake 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 shiitake mushroom (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in maitake mushroom and shiitake mushroom:

  • Both shiitake mushroom and maitake mushroom are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
  • Maitake mushroom has more thiamin, however, shiitake mushroom contains more niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
  • Maitake mushroom is an excellent source of Vitamin D.
Detailed nutritional comparison of maitake mushroom and shiitake mushroom is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Maitake Mushroom (Mushrooms, maitake, raw) and Shiitake Mushroom (Mushrooms, shiitake, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Shiitake mushroom and maitake mushroom contain similar amounts of calories - shiitake mushroom has 34 calories per 100 grams and maitake mushroom has 31 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, maitake mushroom is heavier in carbs, lighter in fat and similar to shiitake mushroom for protein. Maitake mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 20:75:5 and for shiitake mushroom, 22:67:11 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Maitake Mushroom Shiitake Mushroom
Protein 20% 22%
Carbohydrates 75% 67%
Fat 5% 11%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Shiitake mushroom and maitake mushroom contain similar amounts of carbs - shiitake mushroom has 6.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and maitake mushroom has 7g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Both shiitake mushroom and maitake mushroom are high in dietary fiber. Shiitake mushroom is very similar to shiitake mushroom for dietary fiber - shiitake mushroom has 2.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and maitake mushroom has 2.7g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Shiitake mushroom and maitake mushroom contain similar amounts of sugar - shiitake mushroom has 2.4g of sugar per 100 grams and maitake mushroom has 2.1g of sugar.

Protein

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Shiitake mushroom and maitake mushroom contain similar amounts of protein - shiitake mushroom has 2.2g of protein per 100 grams and maitake mushroom has 1.9g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both maitake mushroom and shiitake mushroom are low in saturated fat - maitake mushroom has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamins

Vitamin D

Maitake mushroom is an excellent source of Vitamin D and it has 61 times more Vitamin D than shiitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 18iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and maitake mushroom has 1123iu of Vitamin D.

Vitamin E

Maitake mushroom and shiitake mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - maitake mushroom has 0.01mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.

The B Vitamins

Maitake mushroom has more thiamin, however, shiitake mushroom contains more niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6. Both maitake mushroom and shiitake mushroom contain significant amounts of riboflavin and folate.

Maitake Mushroom Shiitake Mushroom
Thiamin 0.146 MG 0.015 MG
Riboflavin 0.242 MG 0.217 MG
Niacin 0.6585 MG 3.877 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.27 MG 1.5 MG
Vitamin B6 0.056 MG 0.293 MG
Folate 21 UG 13 UG

Minerals

calcium

Shiitake mushroom and maitake mushroom contain similar amounts of calcium - shiitake mushroom has 2mg of calcium per 100 grams and maitake mushroom has 1mg of calcium.

iron

Shiitake mushroom and maitake mushroom contain similar amounts of iron - shiitake mushroom has 0.41mg of iron per 100 grams and maitake mushroom has 0.3mg of iron.

potassium

Both shiitake mushroom and maitake mushroom are high in potassium. Shiitake mushroom has 49% more potassium than maitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 304mg of potassium per 100 grams and maitake mushroom has 204mg of potassium.




Customize your serving size


The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).

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Note: The specific food items compared are: Maitake Mushroom (Mushrooms, maitake, raw) and Shiitake Mushroom (Mushrooms, shiitake, raw) .

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FAQ

Does shiitake mushroom or maitake mushroom contain more calories in 100 grams?
Shiitake mushroom and maitake mushroom contain similar amounts of calories - shiitake mushroom has 34 calories in 100g and maitake mushroom has 31 calories.

Does shiitake mushroom or maitake mushroom have more carbohydrates?
By weight, shiitake mushroom and maitake mushroom contain similar amounts of carbs - shiitake mushroom has 6.8g of carbs for 100g and maitake mushroom has 7g of carbohydrates.

Does shiitake mushroom or maitake mushroom contain more potassium?
Both shiitake mushroom and maitake mushroom are high in potassium. Shiitake mushroom has 50% more potassium than maitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 304mg of potassium in 100 grams and maitake mushroom has 204mg of potassium.