Beech Mushroom vs. Oyster Mushroom
Nutrition comparison of Beech Mushroom and Oyster Mushroom
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
beech mushroom
versus
oyster mushroom
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in beech mushroom and oyster mushroom:
- Both oyster mushroom and beech mushroom are high in potassium.
- Beech mushroom is an excellent source of Vitamin D.
- Oyster mushroom has more riboflavin, niacin and folate.
- Oyster mushroom is a great source of dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Beech Mushroom (Mushrooms, beech, raw) and Oyster Mushroom (Mushrooms, oyster, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Oyster mushroom and beech mushroom contain similar amounts of calories - oyster mushroom has 33 calories per 100 grams and beech mushroom has 35 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, beech mushroom is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to oyster mushroom per calorie. Beech mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 25:72:4 and for oyster mushroom, 32:59:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Beech Mushroom | Oyster Mushroom | |
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| Protein | 25% | 32% |
| Carbohydrates | 72% | 59% |
| Fat | 4% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Oyster mushroom and beech mushroom contain similar amounts of carbs - oyster mushroom has 6.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and beech mushroom has 6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Oyster mushroom is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 22 times more dietary fiber than beech mushroom - oyster mushroom has 2.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and beech mushroom has 0.1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Beech mushroom has less sugar than oyster mushroom - oyster mushroom has 1.1g of sugar per 100 grams and beech mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Oyster mushroom and beech mushroom contain similar amounts of protein - oyster mushroom has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and beech mushroom has 2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both oyster mushroom and beech mushroom are low in saturated fat - oyster mushroom has 0.06g of saturated fat per 100 grams and beech mushroom has 0.01g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Oyster mushroom and beech mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - oyster mushroom has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and beech mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Beech mushroom is an excellent source of Vitamin D and it has 348% more Vitamin D than oyster mushroom - oyster mushroom has 29iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and beech mushroom has 130iu of Vitamin D.
The B Vitamins
Oyster mushroom has more riboflavin, niacin and folate. Both beech mushroom and oyster mushroom contain significant amounts of thiamin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Beech Mushroom | Oyster Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.12 MG | 0.125 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.17 MG | 0.349 MG |
| Niacin | 0.671 MG | 4.956 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.67 MG | 1.294 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.104 MG | 0.11 MG |
| Folate | 9.1 UG | 38 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Oyster mushroom and beech mushroom contain similar amounts of calcium - oyster mushroom has 3mg of calcium per 100 grams and beech mushroom has 3mg of calcium.
iron
Oyster mushroom has 565% more iron than beech mushroom - oyster mushroom has 1.3mg of iron per 100 grams and beech mushroom has 0.2mg of iron.
potassium
Both oyster mushroom and beech mushroom are high in potassium. Oyster mushroom has a little more potassium (4%) than beech mushroom by weight - oyster mushroom has 420mg of potassium per 100 grams and beech mushroom has 404mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both beech mushroom and oyster mushroom contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Beech Mushroom | Oyster Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.09 G | 0.123 G |
| Total | 0.09 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: Beech Mushroom (Mushrooms, beech, raw) and Oyster Mushroom (Mushrooms, oyster, raw) .
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FAQ
Does oyster mushroom or beech mushroom contain more calories in 100 grams?Oyster mushroom and beech mushroom contain similar amounts of calories - oyster mushroom has 33 calories in 100g and beech mushroom has 35 calories.
Is oyster mushroom or beech mushroom better for protein?
Oyster mushroom and beech mushroom contain similar amounts of protein - oyster mushroom has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and beech mushroom has 2g of protein.
Does oyster mushroom or beech mushroom have more carbohydrates?
By weight, oyster mushroom and beech mushroom contain similar amounts of carbs - oyster mushroom has 6.1g of carbs for 100g and beech mushroom has 6g of carbohydrates.
Does oyster mushroom or beech mushroom contain more potassium?
Both oyster mushroom and beech mushroom are high in potassium. Oyster mushroom has a little more potassium ( 0%) than beech mushroom by weight - oyster mushroom has 420mg of potassium in 100 grams and beech mushroom has 404mg of potassium.