Comparing Nutrients in 5 ounces Maitake Mushrooms VS Dried Cloud Ears Fungi

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Maitake Mushrooms	21%	5%	74%
Dried Cloud Ears Fungi	11%	2%	87%

Macro Nutrients

	Maitake Mushrooms	Dried Cloud Ears Fungi	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	1.5% 44kcal	14% 403kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	0.28% 0.27g	1.07% 1.03g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	0.13% 0.043g	NA	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	0% 0g	NA	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	0.75% 0.13g	NA	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	7.6% 9.88g	79.6% 103g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	4.05% 2.93g	NA	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	Limit added sugars in the diet to less than 10% of total calories [Guidelines 2020]
Fructose	0% 0g	NA	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	≤50g/day or ~10% of energy has no deleterious effect on lipid and glucose control and of ≤100g/day does not influence body weight[PMC2991323]
Glucose	% 2.47g	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	% 0g	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	10% 3.83g	261% 99g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	4.9% 2.75g	23.4% 13g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Maitake Mushrooms	Dried Cloud Ears Fungi	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	0% 0μg	0% 0μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	17.2% 0.21mg	1.77% 0.021mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	26.4% 0.34mg	92% 1.2mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	58.3% 9.33mg	55.5% 8.9mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	7.65% 0.38mg	13.6% 0.68mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	6.1% 0.079mg	12.2% 0.16mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pyridoxine
Vitamin B7	154% 46.2μg	NA	30μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Biotin
Vitamin B9	7.44% 29.8μg	13.5% 54μg	400μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Folates and Folic Acid
Vitamin B12	0% 0μg	0% 0μg	2.4μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Cobalamin
Vitamin C	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	90mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Ascorbic acid
Vitamin D	265% 1592IU	0% 0IU	600IU per day for Men 19-50 years	Calciferol, cholecalciferol, ergocalciferol
Vitamin E	0.094% 0.014mg	NA	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	0% 0μg	NA	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Maitake Mushrooms	Dried Cloud Ears Fungi	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	0.14% 1.4mg	22.5% 225mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	39.7% 0.36mg	29% 0.26mg	0.9mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Fluoride	NA	NA	4000μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Fluoride is a mineral that helps prevent tooth decay and helps keep your bones strong. [RDA]
Iron	5.3% 0.43mg	104% 8.33mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	3.37% 14mg	28% 118mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	3.64% 0.084mg	120% 2.77mg	2.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Molybdenum	NA	NA	45μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Molybdenum is an essential trace element that is naturally present in many foods [RDA]
Phosphorus	15% 105mg	37.3% 261mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	8.5% 289mg	31.4% 1069mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	5.67% 3.1μg	112% 61.5μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	0.094% 1.4mg	3.3% 49.6mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	9.66% 1.06mg	17% 1.87mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	3.46% 128g	0.57% 21g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Maitake Mushrooms VS Dried Cloud Ears Fungi per 5 oz

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 5 oz of Maitake Mushrooms versus 5 oz of Dried Cloud Ears Fungi to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 5 ounces of Maitake Mushrooms vs Dried Cloud Ears Fungi:

• 5 ounces of Maitake Mushrooms have 9.7 times more Vitamin B1 and more Vitamin D than Dried Cloud Ears Fungi.
• While 5 oz of Dried Cloud Ears Fungi contain 3.5 times more Vitamin B2, 1.8 times more Vitamin B5, 2 times more Vitamin B6 and 1.8 times more Vitamin B9 than Raw Maitake Mushrooms.
• Both Maitake Mushrooms and Dried Cloud Ears Fungi provide similar amounts of Vitamin B3 per five ounces.
• 5 ounces of Dried Cloud Ears Fungi have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B1 and Vitamin D
• Both Raw Maitake Mushrooms as well as Dried Cloud Ears Fungi have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A, Vitamin B12 and Vitamin C in five ounces.

Comparing minerals per 5 ounces for Maitake Mushrooms vs Dried Cloud Ears Fungi:

• 5 ounces of Maitake Mushrooms have 1.4 times more Copper and 6.1 times more Water than Dried Cloud Ears Fungi.
• While 5 oz of Dried Cloud Ears Fungi contain 159 times more Calcium, 19.6 times more Iron, 8.3 times more Magnesium, 33.1 times more Manganese, 2.5 times more Phosphorus, 3.7 times more Potassium, 19.7 times more Selenium, 35 times more Sodium and 1.8 times more Zinc than Raw Maitake Mushrooms.
• 5 ounces of Maitake Mushrooms lack sufficient amounts of Calcium

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 5 ounces:

• 5 oz of Dried Cloud Ears Fungi contain 9.2 times more Energy, 10.5 times more Carbohydrate, 26 times more Fiber and 4.8 times more Protein than Raw Maitake Mushrooms.
• 5 ounces of Maitake Mushrooms provide inadequate amounts of Energy