Avocado vs. Oyster Mushroom
Nutrition comparison of Avocado and Oyster Mushroom
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
avocado
versus
oyster mushroom
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in avocado and oyster mushroom:
- Both oyster mushroom and avocado are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Avocado has signficantly more Vitamin C than oyster mushroom.
- Oyster mushroom has 33.2 times less saturated fat than avocado.
- Oyster mushroom has more riboflavin and niacin, however, avocado contains more Vitamin B6 and folate.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Avocado (Avocados, raw, California) and Oyster Mushroom (Mushrooms, oyster, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Avocado is high in calories and oyster mushroom has 80% less calories than avocado - oyster mushroom has 33 calories per 100 grams and avocado has 167 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, avocado is much lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to oyster mushroom per calorie. Avocado has a macronutrient ratio of 4:19:77 and for oyster mushroom, 32:59:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Avocado | Oyster Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 4% | 32% |
| Carbohydrates | 19% | 59% |
| Fat | 77% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Oyster mushroom and avocado contain similar amounts of carbs - oyster mushroom has 6.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and avocado has 8.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both oyster mushroom and avocado are high in dietary fiber. Avocado has 196% more dietary fiber than oyster mushroom - oyster mushroom has 2.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and avocado has 6.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Oyster mushroom and avocado contain similar amounts of sugar - oyster mushroom has 1.1g of sugar per 100 grams and avocado has 0.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Oyster mushroom and avocado contain similar amounts of protein - oyster mushroom has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and avocado has 2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Oyster mushroom has 33.2 times less saturated fat than avocado - oyster mushroom has 0.06g of saturated fat per 100 grams and avocado has 2.1g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Avocado has signficantly more Vitamin C than oyster mushroom - avocado has 8.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and oyster mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Oyster mushroom and avocado contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - oyster mushroom has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and avocado has 7ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Oyster mushroom has more Vitamin D than avocado - oyster mushroom has 29iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and avocado does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Avocado has more Vitamin E than oyster mushroom - avocado has 2mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and oyster mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Avocado has more Vitamin K than oyster mushroom - avocado has 21ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and oyster mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Oyster mushroom has more riboflavin and niacin, however, avocado contains more Vitamin B6 and folate. Both avocado and oyster mushroom contain significant amounts of thiamin and pantothenic acid.
| Avocado | Oyster Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.075 MG | 0.125 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.143 MG | 0.349 MG |
| Niacin | 1.912 MG | 4.956 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.463 MG | 1.294 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.287 MG | 0.11 MG |
| Folate | 89 UG | 38 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Avocado has 333% more calcium than oyster mushroom - oyster mushroom has 3mg of calcium per 100 grams and avocado has 13mg of calcium.
iron
Oyster mushroom has 118% more iron than avocado - oyster mushroom has 1.3mg of iron per 100 grams and avocado has 0.61mg of iron.
potassium
Both oyster mushroom and avocado are high in potassium. Avocado has 21% more potassium than oyster mushroom - oyster mushroom has 420mg of potassium per 100 grams and avocado has 507mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
carotenoids
Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]
For specific types of carotenoids,
| Avocado | Oyster Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 63 UG | 29 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 24 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 271 UG | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, avocado has more linoleic acid than oyster mushroom per 100 grams.
| Avocado | Oyster Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 1.674 G | 0.123 G |
| other omega 6 | 0.015 G | ~ |
| Total | 1.689 G | 0.123 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: Avocado (Avocados, raw, California) and Oyster Mushroom (Mushrooms, oyster, raw) .
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FAQ
Does oyster mushroom or avocado contain more calories in 100 grams?Avocado is high in calories and oyster mushroom has 80% less calories than avocado - oyster mushroom has 33 calories in 100g and avocado has 167 calories.
Is oyster mushroom or avocado better for protein?
Oyster mushroom and avocado contain similar amounts of protein - oyster mushroom has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and avocado has 2g of protein.
Does oyster mushroom or avocado have more carbohydrates?
By weight, oyster mushroom and avocado contain similar amounts of carbs - oyster mushroom has 6.1g of carbs for 100g and avocado has 8.6g of carbohydrates.
Does oyster mushroom or avocado contain more potassium?
Both oyster mushroom and avocado are high in potassium. Avocado has 20% more potassium than oyster mushroom - oyster mushroom has 420mg of potassium in 100 grams and avocado has 507mg of potassium.