Oyster Mushroom vs. Bittersweet Chocolate
Nutrition comparison of Oyster Mushroom and Bittersweet Chocolate
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
oyster mushroom
versus
bittersweet chocolate
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in oyster mushroom and bittersweet chocolate:
- Both bittersweet chocolate and oyster mushroom are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of calcium, iron and protein.
- Oyster mushroom has more beta-carotene than bittersweet chocolate, however, bittersweet chocolate contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than oyster mushroom.
- Oyster mushroom has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
- Oyster mushroom has signficantly less carbohydrates than bittersweet chocolate.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Oyster Mushroom (Mushrooms, oyster, raw) and Bittersweet Chocolate (Baking chocolate, unsweetened, squares) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Bittersweet chocolate is high in calories and oyster mushroom has 95% less calories than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 642 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 bittersweet chocolate per calorie. Oyster mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 32:59:9 and for bittersweet chocolate, 9:18:73 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Oyster Mushroom | Bittersweet Chocolate | |
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| Protein | 32% | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 59% | 18% |
| Fat | 9% | 73% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Oyster mushroom has signficantly less carbohydrates than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 28.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and oyster mushroom has 6.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both bittersweet chocolate and oyster mushroom are high in dietary fiber. Bittersweet chocolate has 622% more dietary fiber than oyster mushroom - bittersweet chocolate has 16.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and oyster mushroom has 2.3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Bittersweet chocolate and oyster mushroom contain similar amounts of sugar - bittersweet chocolate has 0.91g of sugar per 100 grams and oyster mushroom has 1.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of protein and it has 333% more protein than oyster mushroom - bittersweet chocolate has 14.3g of protein per 100 grams and oyster mushroom has 3.3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Bittersweet chocolate is high in saturated fat and oyster mushroom has 100% less saturated fat than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 32.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and oyster mushroom has 0.06g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Both bittersweet chocolate and oyster mushroom are low in cholesterol - bittersweet chocolate has 2mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and oyster mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Oyster mushroom and bittersweet chocolate contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - oyster mushroom has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and bittersweet chocolate does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Oyster mushroom has more Vitamin D than bittersweet chocolate - oyster mushroom has 29iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and bittersweet chocolate does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Bittersweet chocolate has more Vitamin E than oyster mushroom - bittersweet chocolate has 0.4mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and oyster mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Bittersweet chocolate has more Vitamin K than oyster mushroom - bittersweet chocolate has 9.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and oyster mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Oyster mushroom has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6. Both oyster mushroom and bittersweet chocolate contain significant amounts of thiamin and folate.
| Oyster Mushroom | Bittersweet Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.125 MG | 0.147 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.349 MG | 0.1 MG |
| Niacin | 4.956 MG | 1.355 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.294 MG | 0.168 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.11 MG | 0.027 MG |
| Folate | 38 UG | 28 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of calcium and it has 32 times more calcium than oyster mushroom - bittersweet chocolate has 101mg of calcium per 100 grams and oyster mushroom has 3mg of calcium.
iron
Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of iron and it has 12 times more iron than oyster mushroom - bittersweet chocolate has 17.4mg of iron per 100 grams and oyster mushroom has 1.3mg of iron.
potassium
Both bittersweet chocolate and oyster mushroom are high in potassium. Bittersweet chocolate has 98% more potassium than oyster mushroom - bittersweet chocolate has 830mg of potassium per 100 grams and oyster mushroom has 420mg 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, oyster mushroom has more beta-carotene than bittersweet chocolate per 100 grams, however, bittersweet chocolate contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than oyster mushroom per 100 grams.
| Oyster Mushroom | Bittersweet Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 29 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 38 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, bittersweet chocolate has more linoleic acid than oyster mushroom per 100 grams.
| Oyster Mushroom | Bittersweet Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.123 G | 1.435 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.553 G |
| Total | 0.123 G | 1.988 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 Bittersweet Chocolate (Baking chocolate, unsweetened, squares) .
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FAQ
Does bittersweet chocolate or oyster mushroom contain more calories in 100 grams?Bittersweet chocolate is high in calories and oyster mushroom has 100% less calories than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 642 calories in 100g and oyster mushroom has 33 calories.
Is bittersweet chocolate or oyster mushroom better for protein?
Bittersweet chocolate is a fantastic source of protein and it has 330% more protein than oyster mushroom - bittersweet chocolate has 14.3g of protein per 100 grams and oyster mushroom has 3.3g of protein.
Does bittersweet chocolate or oyster mushroom have more carbohydrates?
By weight, oyster mushroom has signficantly fewer carbohydrates than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 28.4g of carbs for 100g and oyster mushroom has 6.1g of carbohydrates.
Does bittersweet chocolate or oyster mushroom contain more calcium?
Bittersweet chocolate is a rich source of calcium and it has 32 times more calcium than oyster mushroom - bittersweet chocolate has 101mg of calcium in 100 grams and oyster mushroom has 3mg of calcium.
Does bittersweet chocolate or oyster mushroom contain more iron?
Bittersweet chocolate is an abundant source of iron and it has 12 times more iron than oyster mushroom - bittersweet chocolate has 17.4mg of iron in 100 grams and oyster mushroom has 1.3mg of iron.
Does bittersweet chocolate or oyster mushroom contain more potassium?
Both bittersweet chocolate and oyster mushroom are high in potassium. Bittersweet chocolate has 100% more potassium than oyster mushroom - bittersweet chocolate has 830mg of potassium in 100 grams and oyster mushroom has 420mg of potassium.