Banana vs. Oyster Mushroom
Nutrition comparison of Banana and Oyster Mushroom
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
banana
versus
oyster mushroom
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in banana and oyster mushroom:
- Both oyster mushroom and banana are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Banana has signficantly more Vitamin C than oyster mushroom.
- Oyster mushroom has 10 times less sugar than banana.
- Oyster mushroom has 63% less calories than banana.
- Oyster mushroom has 73% less carbohydrates than banana.
- Oyster mushroom has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid, however, banana contains more Vitamin B6.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Banana (Bananas, raw) and Oyster Mushroom (Mushrooms, oyster, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Oyster mushroom has 63% less calories than banana - oyster mushroom has 33 calories per 100 grams and banana has 89 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, banana is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to oyster mushroom per calorie. Banana has a macronutrient ratio of 5:93:3 and for oyster mushroom, 32:59:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Banana | Oyster Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | 32% |
| Carbohydrates | 93% | 59% |
| Fat | 3% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Oyster mushroom has 73% less carbohydrates than banana - oyster mushroom has 6.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and banana has 22.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both oyster mushroom and banana are high in dietary fiber. Oyster mushroom is very similar to oyster mushroom for dietary fiber - oyster mushroom has 2.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and banana has 2.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Oyster mushroom has 10 times less sugar than banana - oyster mushroom has 1.1g of sugar per 100 grams and banana has 12.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Oyster mushroom has 204% more protein than banana - oyster mushroom has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and banana has 1.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both oyster mushroom and banana are low in saturated fat - oyster mushroom has 0.06g of saturated fat per 100 grams and banana has 0.11g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Banana has signficantly more Vitamin C than oyster mushroom - banana has 8.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and oyster mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Oyster mushroom and banana contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - oyster mushroom has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and banana has 3ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Oyster mushroom has more Vitamin D than banana - oyster mushroom has 29iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and banana does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Banana and oyster mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - banana has 0.1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and oyster mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Banana and oyster mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - banana has 0.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and oyster mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Oyster mushroom has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid, however, banana contains more Vitamin B6. Both banana and oyster mushroom contain significant amounts of folate.
| Banana | Oyster Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.031 MG | 0.125 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.073 MG | 0.349 MG |
| Niacin | 0.665 MG | 4.956 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.334 MG | 1.294 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.367 MG | 0.11 MG |
| Folate | 20 UG | 38 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Oyster mushroom and banana contain similar amounts of calcium - oyster mushroom has 3mg of calcium per 100 grams and banana has 5mg of calcium.
iron
Oyster mushroom has 412% more iron than banana - oyster mushroom has 1.3mg of iron per 100 grams and banana has 0.26mg of iron.
potassium
Both oyster mushroom and banana are high in potassium. Oyster mushroom has 17% more potassium than banana - oyster mushroom has 420mg of potassium per 100 grams and banana has 358mg 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, both banana and oyster mushroom contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.
| Banana | Oyster Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 26 UG | 29 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 25 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 22 UG | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, oyster mushroom has more linoleic acid than banana per 100 grams.
| Banana | Oyster Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.046 G | 0.123 G |
| Total | 0.046 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: Banana (Bananas, raw) and Oyster Mushroom (Mushrooms, oyster, raw) .
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FAQ
Does oyster mushroom or banana contain more calories in 100 grams?Oyster mushroom has 60% less calories than banana - oyster mushroom has 33 calories in 100g and banana has 89 calories.
Is oyster mushroom or banana better for protein?
Oyster mushroom has 200% more protein than banana - oyster mushroom has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and banana has 1.1g of protein.
Does oyster mushroom or banana have more carbohydrates?
By weight, oyster mushroom has 70% fewer carbohydrates than banana - oyster mushroom has 6.1g of carbs for 100g and banana has 22.8g of carbohydrates.
Does oyster mushroom or banana contain more potassium?
Both oyster mushroom and banana are high in potassium. Oyster mushroom has 20% more potassium than banana - oyster mushroom has 420mg of potassium in 100 grams and banana has 358mg of potassium.