Vegetable Detail

Maitake (Hen of the Woods)

FamilyMeripilaceae

Importance

Highly valued medicinal mushroom rich in beta-glucans (D-fraction), ergosterol, and antioxidants; supports immune and metabolic health.

Region FoundNative to Japan, China, and North America; cultivated worldwide

Helps Fight These Cancers: Breast, Prostate, Colon

Helps Fight These Ailments: Maitake Beta Glucans (D And Md Fractions) Stimulate Nk Cells, Macrophages, And T Cells, Studies Show Improved Glucose Regulation And Potential Tumor Apoptosis Activity.

All values per 100g

Nutrition Facts

Calories (kcal)31

Protein (g)1.94

Carbohydrates (g)6.97

Fiber (g)2.7

Sugars (g)2

Total Fat (g)0.2

Saturated Fat (g)0

Vitamins

Vitamin A (µg RAE)0

Vitamin C (mg)0

Vitamin D (µg)0.2

Vitamin E (mg)0.01

Vitamin K (µg)0

Vitamin B1 / Thiamin (mg)0.085

Vitamin B2 / Riboflavin (mg)0.36

Vitamin B3 / Niacin (mg)6.9

Vitamin B5 / Pantothenic Acid (mg)1.05

Vitamin B6 (mg)0.23

Vitamin B7 / Biotin (µg)0

Folate B9 (µg)25

Vitamin B12 (µg)0

Vitamin Detail Pages

Vitamin A Vitamin C Vitamin E Vitamin K1 Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Vitamin B7 Vitamin B9

Minerals

Calcium (mg)2

Iron (mg)0.3

Magnesium (mg)9

Phosphorus (mg)97

Potassium (mg)204

Sodium (mg)1

Zinc (mg)0.45

Copper (mg)0.13

Manganese (mg)0.071

Selenium (µg)2

Iodine (µg)0

Mineral Detail Pages

Calcium Magnesium Potassium Iron Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium Phosphorus Sodium Iodine

Amino Acids

Alanine (mg)250 mg

Arginine (mg)200 mg

Asparagine (mg)0 mg

Aspartic Acid (mg)360 mg

Cysteine (mg)30 mg

Glutamic Acid (mg)530 mg

Glutamine (mg)0 mg

Glycine (mg)140 mg

Histidine (mg)90 mg

Isoleucine (mg)180 mg

Leucine (mg)250 mg

Lysine (mg)270 mg

Methionine (mg)50 mg

Phenylalanine (mg)160 mg

Proline (mg)200 mg

Serine (mg)190 mg

Threonine (mg)170 mg

Tryptophan (mg)40 mg

Tyrosine (mg)130 mg

Valine (mg)210 mg

Amino Acid Detail Pages

Alanine Arginine Asparagine Aspartic Acid Cysteine Glutamic Acid Glutamine Glycine Histidine Isoleucine Leucine Lysine Methionine Phenylalanine Proline Serine Threonine Tryptophan Tyrosine Valine

Phytochemicals

Beta-glucans (D- and MD-fractions); ergothioneine; ergosterol; phenolics; polysaccharides

Research & Notes

Research Notes:
USDA FDC per 100 g raw maitake (Grifola frondosa). Amino acids normalized to 1.94 g protein/100 g. Biotin, iodine, asparagine, and glutamine not reported → NULL.

Notes:
Raw 100 g baseline; cultivated and wild Grifola frondosa.

Created: 2025-10-23 18:51:55

Last Updated: 2026-06-04 08:13:13