Oyster Mushroom vs. Chicken Leg

Nutrition comparison of Oyster Mushroom and Chicken Leg


Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of oyster mushroom versus chicken leg (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in oyster mushroom and chicken leg:

  • Both oyster mushroom and chicken leg are high in potassium.
  • Chicken leg is an excellent source of protein.
  • Oyster mushroom has more beta-carotene than chicken leg, however, chicken leg contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than oyster mushroom.
  • Oyster mushroom has more riboflavin and folate, however, chicken leg contains more Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
  • Oyster mushroom has signficantly less saturated fat than chicken leg.
  • Oyster mushroom is a great source of dietary fiber.
Detailed nutritional comparison of oyster mushroom and chicken leg is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Oyster Mushroom (Mushrooms, oyster, raw) and Chicken Leg (Chicken, broilers or fryers, leg, meat and skin, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


Calories and Carbs

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Chicken leg is high in calories and oyster mushroom has 85% less calories than chicken leg - oyster mushroom has 33 calories per 100 grams and chicken leg has 214 calories.

Oyster Mushroom Chicken Leg
Protein 32% 31%
Carbohydrates 59% ~
Fat 9% 68%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Oyster mushroom and chicken leg contain similar amounts of carbs - oyster mushroom has 6.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and chicken leg has 0.17g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Oyster mushroom is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than chicken leg - oyster mushroom has 2.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and chicken leg does not contain significant amounts.

sugar

Chicken leg has less sugar than oyster mushroom - oyster mushroom has 1.1g of sugar per 100 grams and chicken leg does not contain significant amounts.

Protein

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Chicken leg is an excellent source of protein and it has 395% more protein than oyster mushroom - oyster mushroom has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and chicken leg has 16.4g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Oyster mushroom has signficantly less saturated fat than chicken leg - oyster mushroom has 0.06g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chicken leg has 4.4g of saturated fat.

trans fat

Both chicken leg and oyster mushroom are low in trans fat - chicken leg has 0.06g of trans fat per 100 grams and oyster mushroom does not contain significant amounts.

cholesterol

Oyster mushroom has less cholesterol than chicken leg - chicken leg has 93mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and oyster mushroom does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Chicken leg and oyster mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - chicken leg has 0.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and oyster mushroom does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin A

Chicken leg has 13 times more Vitamin A than oyster mushroom - oyster mushroom has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and chicken leg has 28ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin D

Oyster mushroom has 13 times more Vitamin D than chicken leg - oyster mushroom has 29iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and chicken leg has 2iu of Vitamin D.

Vitamin E

Chicken leg and oyster mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - chicken leg has 0.22mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and oyster mushroom does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin K

Chicken leg and oyster mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - chicken leg has 2.3ug 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 leg contains more Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12. Both oyster mushroom and chicken leg contain significant amounts of thiamin, niacin and pantothenic acid.

Oyster Mushroom Chicken Leg
Thiamin 0.125 MG 0.073 MG
Riboflavin 0.349 MG 0.141 MG
Niacin 4.956 MG 4.733 MG
Pantothenic acid 1.294 MG 0.994 MG
Vitamin B6 0.11 MG 0.318 MG
Folate 38 UG 4 UG
Vitamin B12 ~ 0.56 UG

Minerals

calcium

Oyster mushroom and chicken leg contain similar amounts of calcium - oyster mushroom has 3mg of calcium per 100 grams and chicken leg has 9mg of calcium.

iron

Oyster mushroom has 93% more iron than chicken leg - oyster mushroom has 1.3mg of iron per 100 grams and chicken leg has 0.69mg of iron.

potassium

Both oyster mushroom and chicken leg are high in potassium. Oyster mushroom has 107% more potassium than chicken leg - oyster mushroom has 420mg of potassium per 100 grams and chicken leg has 203mg 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 chicken leg per 100 grams, however, chicken leg contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than oyster mushroom per 100 grams.

Oyster Mushroom Chicken Leg
beta-carotene 29 UG ~
lutein + zeaxanthin ~ 91 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, chicken leg has more linoleic acid than oyster mushroom per 100 grams.

Oyster Mushroom Chicken Leg
linoleic acid 0.123 G 2.987 G
other omega 6 ~ 0.016 G
Total 0.123 G 3.003 G



Customize your serving size


The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).

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Note: The specific food items compared are: Oyster Mushroom (Mushrooms, oyster, raw) and Chicken Leg (Chicken, broilers or fryers, leg, meat and skin, raw) .

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FAQ

Does oyster mushroom or chicken leg contain more calories in 100 grams?
Chicken leg is high in calories and oyster mushroom has 90% less calories than chicken leg - oyster mushroom has 33 calories in 100g and chicken leg has 214 calories.

Is oyster mushroom or chicken leg better for protein?
Chicken leg is a fantastic source of protein and it has 400% more protein than oyster mushroom - oyster mushroom has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and chicken leg has 16.4g of protein.

Does oyster mushroom or chicken leg have more carbohydrates?
By weight, oyster mushroom and chicken leg contain similar amounts of carbs - oyster mushroom has 6.1g of carbs for 100g and chicken leg has 0.17g of carbohydrates.

Does oyster mushroom or chicken leg contain more potassium?
Both oyster mushroom and chicken leg are high in potassium. Oyster mushroom has 110% more potassium than chicken leg - oyster mushroom has 420mg of potassium in 100 grams and chicken leg has 203mg of potassium.