Oyster Mushroom vs. Carrots
Nutrition comparison of Oyster Mushroom and Carrots
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
oyster mushroom
versus
carrots
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in oyster mushroom and carrots:
- Both oyster mushroom and carrots are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Carrot has signficantly more calcium than oyster mushroom.
- Carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
- Oyster mushroom has more riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Oyster Mushroom (Mushrooms, oyster, raw) and Carrots (Carrots, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Oyster mushroom and carrots contain similar amounts of calories - oyster mushroom has 33 calories per 100 grams and carrot has 41 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, oyster mushroom is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and similar to carrots for fat. Oyster mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 32:59:9 and for carrots, 9:86:6 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Oyster Mushroom | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 32% | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 59% | 86% |
| Fat | 9% | 6% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Oyster mushroom and carrots contain similar amounts of carbs - oyster mushroom has 6.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and carrot has 9.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both oyster mushroom and carrots are high in dietary fiber. Carrot has 22% more dietary fiber than oyster mushroom - oyster mushroom has 2.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and carrot has 2.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Oyster mushroom and carrots contain similar amounts of sugar - oyster mushroom has 1.1g of sugar per 100 grams and carrot has 4.7g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Oyster mushroom has 256% more protein than carrot - oyster mushroom has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and carrot has 0.93g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both oyster mushroom and carrots are low in saturated fat - oyster mushroom has 0.06g of saturated fat per 100 grams and carrot has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Carrot has more Vitamin C than oyster mushroom - carrot has 5.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and oyster mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 416 times more Vitamin A than oyster mushroom - oyster mushroom has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and carrot has 835ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Oyster mushroom has more Vitamin D than carrot - oyster mushroom has 29iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and carrot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Carrot has more Vitamin E than oyster mushroom - carrot has 0.66mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and oyster mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Carrot has more Vitamin K than oyster mushroom - carrot has 13.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and oyster mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Oyster mushroom has more riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid. Both oyster mushroom and carrots contain significant amounts of thiamin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Oyster Mushroom | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.125 MG | 0.066 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.349 MG | 0.058 MG |
| Niacin | 4.956 MG | 0.983 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.294 MG | 0.273 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.11 MG | 0.138 MG |
| Folate | 38 UG | 19 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Carrot has signficantly more calcium than oyster mushroom - oyster mushroom has 3mg of calcium per 100 grams and carrot has 33mg of calcium.
iron
Oyster mushroom has 343% more iron than carrot - oyster mushroom has 1.3mg of iron per 100 grams and carrot has 0.3mg of iron.
potassium
Both oyster mushroom and carrots are high in potassium. Oyster mushroom has 31% more potassium than carrot - oyster mushroom has 420mg of potassium per 100 grams and carrot has 320mg 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 | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 29 UG | 8285 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 3477 UG |
| lycopene | ~ | 1 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 256 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both oyster mushroom and carrots contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Oyster Mushroom | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.123 G | 0.1 G |
| Total | 0.123 G | 0.1 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 Carrots (Carrots, raw) .
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FAQ
Does oyster mushroom or carrots contain more calories in 100 grams?Oyster mushroom and carrots contain similar amounts of calories - oyster mushroom has 33 calories in 100g and carrot has 41 calories.
Is oyster mushroom or carrots better for protein?
Oyster mushroom has 260% more protein than carrot - oyster mushroom has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and carrot has 0.93g of protein.
Does oyster mushroom or carrots have more carbohydrates?
By weight, oyster mushroom and carrots contain similar amounts of carbs - oyster mushroom has 6.1g of carbs for 100g and carrot has 9.6g of carbohydrates.
Does oyster mushroom or carrots contain more potassium?
Both oyster mushroom and carrots are high in potassium. Oyster mushroom has 30% more potassium than carrot - oyster mushroom has 420mg of potassium in 100 grams and carrot has 320mg of potassium.