Oyster Mushroom vs. Bacon
Nutrition comparison of Oyster Mushroom and Cooked Bacon
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
oyster mushroom
versus
cooked
bacon
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in oyster mushroom and bacon:
- Oyster mushroom has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, bacon contains more Vitamin B12.
- Oyster mushroom is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Oyster mushroom is an excellent source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Oyster Mushroom (Mushrooms, oyster, raw) and Bacon (Pork, bacon, rendered fat, cooked) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Bacon is high in calories and oyster mushroom has 96% less calories than bacon - bacon has 898 calories per 100 grams and oyster mushroom has 33 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, oyster mushroom is much heavier in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to bacon per calorie. Oyster mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 32:59:9 and for bacon, 0:0:100 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Oyster Mushroom | Bacon | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 32% | ~ |
| Carbohydrates | 59% | ~ |
| Fat | 9% | 100% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Bacon has less carbohydrates than oyster mushroom - oyster mushroom has 6.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and bacon does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Oyster mushroom is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than bacon - oyster mushroom has 2.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and bacon does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Bacon has less sugar than oyster mushroom - oyster mushroom has 1.1g of sugar per 100 grams and bacon does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Oyster mushroom has 46 times more protein than bacon - bacon has 0.07g of protein per 100 grams and oyster mushroom has 3.3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Bacon is high in saturated fat and oyster mushroom has 100% less saturated fat than bacon - bacon has 32g of saturated fat per 100 grams and oyster mushroom has 0.06g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Oyster mushroom has less cholesterol than bacon - bacon has 97mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and oyster mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Bacon and oyster mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - bacon has 11ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and oyster mushroom has 2ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Oyster mushroom has more Vitamin D than bacon - oyster mushroom has 29iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and bacon does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Oyster mushroom has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, bacon contains more Vitamin B12.
| Oyster Mushroom | Bacon | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.125 MG | 0.004 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.349 MG | 0.015 MG |
| Niacin | 4.956 MG | 0.725 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.294 MG | 0.007 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.11 MG | 0.005 MG |
| Folate | 38 UG | ~ |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 0.09 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Bacon and oyster mushroom contain similar amounts of calcium - bacon has 1mg of calcium per 100 grams and oyster mushroom has 3mg of calcium.
iron
Oyster mushroom has 923% more iron than bacon - bacon has 0.13mg of iron per 100 grams and oyster mushroom has 1.3mg of iron.
potassium
Oyster mushroom is an excellent source of potassium and it has 27 times more potassium than bacon - bacon has 15mg of potassium per 100 grams and oyster mushroom has 420mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, bacon has more linoleic acid than oyster mushroom per 100 grams.
| Oyster Mushroom | Bacon | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.123 G | 9.426 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.442 G |
| Total | 0.123 G | 9.868 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: Oyster Mushroom (Mushrooms, oyster, raw) and Bacon (Pork, bacon, rendered fat, cooked) .
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FAQ
Does bacon or oyster mushroom contain more calories in 100 grams?Bacon is high in calories and oyster mushroom has 100% less calories than bacon - bacon has 898 calories in 100g and oyster mushroom has 33 calories.
Is bacon or oyster mushroom better for protein?
Oyster mushroom has 46 times more protein than bacon - bacon has 0.07g of protein per 100 grams and oyster mushroom has 3.3g of protein.
Does oyster mushroom or bacon have more carbohydrates?
By weight, bacon has fewer carbohydrates than oyster mushroom - oyster mushroom has 6.1g of carbs for 100g and bacon has no carbs..
Does bacon or oyster mushroom contain more potassium?
Oyster mushroom is a rich source of potassium and it has 27 times more potassium than bacon - bacon has 15mg of potassium in 100 grams and oyster mushroom has 420mg of potassium.