Maitake Mushroom vs. Sausage
Nutrition comparison of Maitake Mushroom and Cooked Sausage
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
sausage
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in maitake mushroom and sausage:
- Both maitake mushroom and sausage are high in potassium.
- Maitake mushroom is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Maitake mushroom is an excellent source of Vitamin D.
- Sausage has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, maitake mushroom contains more folate.
- Sausage is an excellent source of protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Maitake Mushroom (Mushrooms, maitake, raw) and Sausage (Sausage, Italian, pork, mild, cooked, pan-fried) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Sausage is high in calories and maitake mushroom has 90% less calories than sausage - maitake mushroom has 31 calories per 100 grams and sausage has 324 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, maitake mushroom is much heavier in carbs, much lighter in fat and similar to sausage for protein. Maitake mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 22:75:3 and for sausage, 23:2:75 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Maitake Mushroom | Sausage | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 22% | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 75% | 2% |
| Fat | 3% | 75% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Maitake mushroom and sausage contain similar amounts of carbs - maitake mushroom has 7g of total carbs per 100 grams and sausage has 1.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Maitake mushroom is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than sausage - maitake mushroom has 2.7g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and sausage does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Maitake mushroom and sausage contain similar amounts of sugar - maitake mushroom has 2.1g of sugar per 100 grams and sausage has 1.4g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Sausage is an excellent source of protein and it has 848% more protein than maitake mushroom - maitake mushroom has 1.9g of protein per 100 grams and sausage has 18.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Sausage is high in saturated fat and maitake mushroom has 100% less saturated fat than sausage - maitake mushroom has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and sausage has 9g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both sausage and maitake mushroom are low in trans fat - sausage has 0.1g of trans fat per 100 grams and maitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Maitake mushroom has less cholesterol than sausage - sausage has 81mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and maitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Sausage has more Vitamin A than maitake mushroom - sausage has 10ug 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 26 times more Vitamin D than sausage - maitake mushroom has 1123iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and sausage has 41iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Maitake mushroom and sausage contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - maitake mushroom has 0.01mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and sausage has 0.25mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Sausage and maitake mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - sausage has 3.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and maitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Sausage has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, maitake mushroom contains more folate. Both maitake mushroom and sausage contain significant amounts of riboflavin.
| Maitake Mushroom | Sausage | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.146 MG | 0.346 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.242 MG | 0.263 MG |
| Niacin | 0.6585 MG | 6.279 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.27 MG | 0.838 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.056 MG | 0.371 MG |
| Folate | 21 UG | 4 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 0.9 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Sausage has 12 times more calcium than maitake mushroom - maitake mushroom has 1mg of calcium per 100 grams and sausage has 13mg of calcium.
iron
Sausage has 317% more iron than maitake mushroom - maitake mushroom has 0.3mg of iron per 100 grams and sausage has 1.3mg of iron.
potassium
Both maitake mushroom and sausage are high in potassium. Sausage has 66% more potassium than maitake mushroom - maitake mushroom has 204mg of potassium per 100 grams and sausage has 339mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, sausage has more linoleic acid than maitake mushroom per 100 grams.
| Maitake Mushroom | Sausage | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.09 G | 4.267 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.035 G |
| Total | 0.09 G | 4.302 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 Sausage (Sausage, Italian, pork, mild, cooked, pan-fried) .
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FAQ
Does maitake mushroom or sausage contain more calories in 100 grams?Sausage is high in calories and maitake mushroom has 90% less calories than sausage - maitake mushroom has 31 calories in 100g and sausage has 324 calories.
Does maitake mushroom or sausage have more carbohydrates?
By weight, maitake mushroom and sausage contain similar amounts of carbs - maitake mushroom has 7g of carbs for 100g and sausage has 1.9g of carbohydrates.
Does maitake mushroom or sausage contain more potassium?
Both maitake mushroom and sausage are high in potassium. Sausage has 70% more potassium than maitake mushroom - maitake mushroom has 204mg of potassium in 100 grams and sausage has 339mg of potassium.