Oyster Mushroom vs. Chicken
Nutrition comparison of Oyster Mushroom and Cooked Chicken
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
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in oyster mushroom and chicken:
- Both oyster mushroom and chicken are high in potassium.
- Chicken has more Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, oyster mushroom contains more folate.
- Chicken is an excellent source of protein.
- Oyster mushroom has 49.1 times less saturated fat than chicken.
- Oyster mushroom has signficantly less cholesterol than chicken.
- Oyster mushroom is a great source of dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Oyster Mushroom (Mushrooms, oyster, raw) and Chicken (Chicken, ground, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Chicken is high in calories and oyster mushroom has 83% less calories than chicken - oyster mushroom has 33 calories per 100 grams and chicken has 189 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, oyster mushroom is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to chicken per calorie. Oyster mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 32:59:9 and for chicken, 49:0:51 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Oyster Mushroom | Chicken | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 32% | 49% |
| Carbohydrates | 59% | ~ |
| Fat | 9% | 51% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Chicken has less carbohydrates than oyster mushroom - oyster mushroom has 6.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and chicken does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Oyster mushroom is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than chicken - oyster mushroom has 2.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and chicken does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Chicken has less sugar than oyster mushroom - oyster mushroom has 1.1g of sugar per 100 grams and chicken does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Chicken is an excellent source of protein and it has 603% more protein than oyster mushroom - oyster mushroom has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and chicken has 23.3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Oyster mushroom has 49.1 times less saturated fat than chicken - oyster mushroom has 0.06g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chicken has 3.1g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both chicken and oyster mushroom are low in trans fat - chicken has 0.09g of trans fat per 100 grams and oyster mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Oyster mushroom has signficantly less cholesterol than chicken - chicken has 107mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and oyster mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Oyster mushroom and chicken contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - oyster mushroom has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and chicken does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Oyster mushroom has more Vitamin D than chicken - oyster mushroom has 29iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and chicken does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Chicken has more Vitamin E than oyster mushroom - chicken has 0.39mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and oyster mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Chicken and oyster mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - chicken has 2.1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and oyster mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Chicken has more Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, oyster mushroom contains more folate. Both oyster mushroom and chicken contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid.
| Oyster Mushroom | Chicken | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.125 MG | 0.121 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.349 MG | 0.302 MG |
| Niacin | 4.956 MG | 7.107 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.294 MG | 1.327 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.11 MG | 0.538 MG |
| Folate | 38 UG | 2 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 0.51 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Oyster mushroom and chicken contain similar amounts of calcium - oyster mushroom has 3mg of calcium per 100 grams and chicken has 8mg of calcium.
iron
Oyster mushroom has 43% more iron than chicken - oyster mushroom has 1.3mg of iron per 100 grams and chicken has 0.93mg of iron.
potassium
Both oyster mushroom and chicken are high in potassium. Chicken has 61% more potassium than oyster mushroom - oyster mushroom has 420mg of potassium per 100 grams and chicken has 677mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, chicken has more linoleic acid than oyster mushroom per 100 grams.
| Oyster Mushroom | Chicken | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.123 G | 1.818 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.02 G |
| Total | 0.123 G | 1.838 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 (Chicken, ground, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned) .
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FAQ
Does oyster mushroom or chicken contain more calories in 100 grams?Chicken is high in calories and oyster mushroom has 80% less calories than chicken - oyster mushroom has 33 calories in 100g and chicken has 189 calories.
Is oyster mushroom or chicken better for protein?
Chicken is a fantastic source of protein and it has 600% more protein than oyster mushroom - oyster mushroom has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and chicken has 23.3g of protein.
Does oyster mushroom or chicken have more carbohydrates?
By weight, chicken has fewer carbohydrates than oyster mushroom - oyster mushroom has 6.1g of carbs for 100g and chicken has no carbs..
Does oyster mushroom or chicken contain more potassium?
Both oyster mushroom and chicken are high in potassium. Chicken has 60% more potassium than oyster mushroom - oyster mushroom has 420mg of potassium in 100 grams and chicken has 677mg of potassium.