Maitake Mushroom vs. Yellow Corn
Nutrition comparison of Maitake Mushroom and Cooked Yellow Corn
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
maitake mushroom
versus
cooked
yellow corn
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in maitake mushroom and yellow corn:
- Both maitake mushroom and yellow corn are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Maitake mushroom has 67% less carbohydrates than yellow corn.
- Maitake mushroom has 68% less calories than yellow corn.
- Maitake mushroom has more riboflavin, however, yellow corn contains more niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
- Maitake mushroom is an excellent source of Vitamin D.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Maitake Mushroom (Mushrooms, maitake, raw) and Yellow Corn (Corn, sweet, yellow, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Maitake mushroom has 68% less calories than yellow corn - maitake mushroom has 31 calories per 100 grams and yellow corn has 96 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, maitake mushroom is heavier in protein, lighter in fat and similar to yellow corn for carbs. Maitake mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 22:75:3 and for yellow corn, 12:76:12 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Maitake Mushroom | Yellow Corn | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 22% | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 75% | 76% |
| Fat | 3% | 12% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Maitake mushroom has 67% less carbohydrates than yellow corn - maitake mushroom has 7g of total carbs per 100 grams and yellow corn has 21g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both maitake mushroom and yellow corn are high in dietary fiber. Maitake mushroom has 13% more dietary fiber than yellow corn - maitake mushroom has 2.7g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and yellow corn has 2.4g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Maitake mushroom and yellow corn contain similar amounts of sugar - maitake mushroom has 2.1g of sugar per 100 grams and yellow corn has 4.5g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Maitake mushroom and yellow corn contain similar amounts of protein - maitake mushroom has 1.9g of protein per 100 grams and yellow corn has 3.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both maitake mushroom and yellow corn are low in saturated fat - maitake mushroom has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and yellow corn has 0.2g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Yellow corn has more Vitamin C than maitake mushroom - yellow corn has 5.5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and maitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Yellow corn has more Vitamin A than maitake mushroom - yellow corn has 13ug 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 more Vitamin D than yellow corn - maitake mushroom has 1123iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and yellow corn does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Maitake mushroom and yellow corn contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - maitake mushroom has 0.01mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and yellow corn has 0.09mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Yellow corn and maitake mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - yellow corn has 0.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and maitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Maitake mushroom has more riboflavin, however, yellow corn contains more niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6. Both maitake mushroom and yellow corn contain significant amounts of thiamin and folate.
| Maitake Mushroom | Yellow Corn | |
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| Thiamin | 0.146 MG | 0.093 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.242 MG | 0.057 MG |
| Niacin | 0.6585 MG | 1.683 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.27 MG | 0.792 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.056 MG | 0.139 MG |
| Folate | 21 UG | 23 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Maitake mushroom and yellow corn contain similar amounts of calcium - maitake mushroom has 1mg of calcium per 100 grams and yellow corn has 3mg of calcium.
iron
Maitake mushroom and yellow corn contain similar amounts of iron - maitake mushroom has 0.3mg of iron per 100 grams and yellow corn has 0.45mg of iron.
potassium
Both maitake mushroom and yellow corn are high in potassium. Maitake mushroom is very similar to maitake mushroom for potassium - maitake mushroom has 204mg of potassium per 100 grams and yellow corn has 218mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, yellow corn has more linoleic acid than maitake mushroom per 100 grams.
| Maitake Mushroom | Yellow Corn | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.09 G | 0.586 G |
| Total | 0.09 G | 0.586 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 Yellow Corn (Corn, sweet, yellow, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt) .
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FAQ
Does maitake mushroom or yellow corn contain more calories in 100 grams?Maitake mushroom has 70% less calories than yellow corn - maitake mushroom has 31 calories in 100g and yellow corn has 96 calories.
Does maitake mushroom or yellow corn have more carbohydrates?
By weight, maitake mushroom has 70% fewer carbohydrates than yellow corn - maitake mushroom has 7g of carbs for 100g and yellow corn has 21g of carbohydrates.
Does maitake mushroom or yellow corn contain more potassium?
Both maitake mushroom and yellow corn are high in potassium. Maitake mushroom is very similar to maitake mushroom for potassium - maitake mushroom has 204mg of potassium in 100 grams and yellow corn has 218mg of potassium.