Comparing Nutrients in 5 ounces Maitake Mushrooms VS Dried Beechnuts

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Maitake Mushrooms	21%	5%	74%
Dried Beechnuts	4%	74%	22%

Macro Nutrients

	Maitake Mushrooms	Dried Beechnuts	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	1.5% 44kcal	28% 816kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	0.28% 0.27g	73% 71g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	0.13% 0.043g	25.3% 8.1g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	0% 0g	151% 2.4g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	0.75% 0.13g	153% 26g	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	36.5% 47.5g	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	NA	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	4.9% 2.75g	15.7% 8.8g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Maitake Mushrooms	Dried Beechnuts	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	36% 0.43mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	26.4% 0.34mg	40.5% 0.53mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	58.3% 9.33mg	7.77% 1.24mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	7.65% 0.38mg	26.2% 1.3mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	6.1% 0.079mg	74.6% 0.97mg	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	40% 160μg	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	24.4% 22mg	90mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Ascorbic acid
Vitamin D	265% 1592IU	NA	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 Beechnuts	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	0.14% 1.4mg	0.14% 1.4mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	39.7% 0.36mg	106% 0.95mg	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	43.6% 3.5mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	3.37% 14mg	0% 0mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	3.64% 0.084mg	82.6% 1.9mg	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	0% 0mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	8.5% 289mg	42.4% 1442mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	5.67% 3.1μg	NA	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	0.094% 1.4mg	3.6% 54mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	9.66% 1.06mg	4.64% 0.51mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	3.46% 128g	0.25% 9.36g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Maitake Mushrooms VS Dried Beechnuts per 5 oz

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

Lets compare vitamin content per 5 ounces of Maitake Mushrooms vs Dried Beechnuts:

• 5 ounces of Maitake Mushrooms have 7.5 times more Vitamin B3 than Dried Beechnuts.
• While 5 oz of Dried Beechnuts contain 2.1 times more Vitamin B1, 1.5 times more Vitamin B2, 3.4 times more Vitamin B5, 12.2 times more Vitamin B6, 5.4 times more Vitamin B9 and more Vitamin C than Raw Maitake Mushrooms.
• 5 ounces of Maitake Mushrooms have insufficient amounts of Vitamin C
• Both Raw Maitake Mushrooms as well as Dried Beechnuts have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A and Vitamin B12 in five ounces.

Comparing minerals per 5 ounces for Maitake Mushrooms vs Dried Beechnuts:

• 5 ounces of Maitake Mushrooms have more Magnesium, more Phosphorus, 2.1 times more Zinc and 13.7 times more Water than Dried Beechnuts.
• While 5 oz of Dried Beechnuts contain 2.7 times more Copper, 8.2 times more Iron, 22.7 times more Manganese, 5 times more Potassium and 38 times more Sodium than Raw Maitake Mushrooms.
• 5 ounces of Dried Beechnuts lack sufficient amounts of Magnesium and Phosphorus
• Both Raw Maitake Mushrooms as well as Dried Beechnuts lack sufficient amounts of Calcium in five ounces.

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 5 ounces:

• 5 oz of Dried Beechnuts contain 18.6 times more Energy, 263.2 times more Fat, 190.6 times more Saturated Fat, more Omega 3, 204.3 times more Omega 6, 4.8 times more Carbohydrate and 3.2 times more Protein than Raw Maitake Mushrooms.
• 5 ounces of Maitake Mushrooms provide inadequate amounts of Energy, Omega 3 and Omega 6