Oyster Mushroom vs. Chicken Breast
Nutrition comparison of Oyster Mushroom and Cooked Chicken Breast
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
chicken breast
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in oyster mushroom and chicken breast:
- Both oyster mushroom and chicken breast are high in potassium.
- Chicken breast is an excellent source of protein.
- Oyster mushroom has more riboflavin and folate, however, chicken breast contains more niacin, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
- Oyster mushroom is a great source of dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Oyster Mushroom (Mushrooms, oyster, raw) and Chicken Breast (Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, roasted) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Chicken breast is high in calories and oyster mushroom has 80% less calories than chicken breast - oyster mushroom has 33 calories per 100 grams and chicken breast has 165 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, oyster mushroom is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to chicken breast per calorie. Oyster mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 32:59:9 and for chicken breast, 79:0:21 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Oyster Mushroom | Chicken Breast | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 32% | 79% |
| Carbohydrates | 59% | ~ |
| Fat | 9% | 21% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Chicken breast has less carbohydrates than oyster mushroom - oyster mushroom has 6.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and chicken breast does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Oyster mushroom is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than chicken breast - oyster mushroom has 2.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and chicken breast does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Chicken breast has less sugar than oyster mushroom - oyster mushroom has 1.1g of sugar per 100 grams and chicken breast does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Chicken breast is an excellent source of protein and it has 837% more protein than oyster mushroom - oyster mushroom has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and chicken breast has 31g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Oyster mushroom and chicken breast contain similar amounts of saturated fat - oyster mushroom has 0.06g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chicken breast has 1g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Oyster mushroom has less cholesterol than chicken breast - chicken breast has 85mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and oyster mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Oyster mushroom and chicken breast contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - oyster mushroom has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and chicken breast has 6ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Oyster mushroom has 480% more Vitamin D than chicken breast - oyster mushroom has 29iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and chicken breast has 5iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Chicken breast and oyster mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - chicken breast has 0.27mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and oyster mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Chicken breast and oyster mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - chicken breast has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and oyster mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Oyster mushroom has more riboflavin and folate, however, chicken breast contains more niacin, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12. Both oyster mushroom and chicken breast contain significant amounts of thiamin and pantothenic acid.
| Oyster Mushroom | Chicken Breast | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.125 MG | 0.07 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.349 MG | 0.114 MG |
| Niacin | 4.956 MG | 13.712 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.294 MG | 0.965 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.11 MG | 0.6 MG |
| Folate | 38 UG | 4 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 0.34 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Chicken breast has 400% more calcium than oyster mushroom - oyster mushroom has 3mg of calcium per 100 grams and chicken breast has 15mg of calcium.
iron
Oyster mushroom and chicken breast contain similar amounts of iron - oyster mushroom has 1.3mg of iron per 100 grams and chicken breast has 1mg of iron.
potassium
Both oyster mushroom and chicken breast are high in potassium. Oyster mushroom has 64% more potassium than chicken breast - oyster mushroom has 420mg of potassium per 100 grams and chicken breast has 256mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, chicken breast has more linoleic acid than oyster mushroom per 100 grams.
| Oyster Mushroom | Chicken Breast | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.123 G | 0.59 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.06 G |
| Total | 0.123 G | 0.65 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 Chicken Breast (Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, roasted) .
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FAQ
Does oyster mushroom or chicken breast contain more calories in 100 grams?Chicken breast is high in calories and oyster mushroom has 80% less calories than chicken breast - oyster mushroom has 33 calories in 100g and chicken breast has 165 calories.
Is oyster mushroom or chicken breast better for protein?
Chicken breast is a fantastic source of protein and it has 840% more protein than oyster mushroom - oyster mushroom has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and chicken breast has 31g of protein.
Does oyster mushroom or chicken breast have more carbohydrates?
By weight, chicken breast has fewer carbohydrates than oyster mushroom - oyster mushroom has 6.1g of carbs for 100g and chicken breast has no carbs..
Does oyster mushroom or chicken breast contain more potassium?
Both oyster mushroom and chicken breast are high in potassium. Oyster mushroom has 60% more potassium than chicken breast - oyster mushroom has 420mg of potassium in 100 grams and chicken breast has 256mg of potassium.