Oyster Mushroom vs. Chocolate Ice Cream
Nutrition comparison of Oyster Mushroom and Chocolate Ice Cream
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
oyster mushroom
versus
chocolate ice cream
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in oyster mushroom and chocolate ice cream:
- Both oyster mushroom and chocolate ice cream are high in potassium.
- Chocolate ice cream is a great source of Vitamin A.
- Chocolate ice cream is an excellent source of calcium.
- Oyster mushroom has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid and folate, however, chocolate ice cream contains more Vitamin B12.
- Oyster mushroom has signficantly less carbohydrates than chocolate ice cream.
- Oyster mushroom is a great source of dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Oyster Mushroom (Mushrooms, oyster, raw) and Chocolate Ice Cream (Ice creams, chocolate) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Chocolate ice cream is high in calories and oyster mushroom has 85% less calories than chocolate ice cream - oyster mushroom has 33 calories per 100 grams and chocolate ice cream has 216 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, oyster mushroom is much heavier in protein, heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to chocolate ice cream per calorie. Oyster mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 32:59:9 and for chocolate ice cream, 7:50:44 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Oyster Mushroom | Chocolate Ice Cream | |
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| Protein | 32% | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 59% | 50% |
| Fat | 9% | 44% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Oyster mushroom has signficantly less carbohydrates than chocolate ice cream - oyster mushroom has 6.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and chocolate ice cream has 28.2g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Oyster mushroom is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 92% more dietary fiber than chocolate ice cream - oyster mushroom has 2.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and chocolate ice cream has 1.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Chocolate ice cream is high in sugar and oyster mushroom has 96% less sugar than chocolate ice cream - oyster mushroom has 1.1g of sugar per 100 grams and chocolate ice cream has 25.4g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Oyster mushroom and chocolate ice cream contain similar amounts of protein - oyster mushroom has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and chocolate ice cream has 3.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Chocolate ice cream is high in saturated fat and oyster mushroom has 99% less saturated fat than chocolate ice cream - oyster mushroom has 0.06g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chocolate ice cream has 6.8g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Oyster mushroom has less cholesterol than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 34mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and oyster mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Chocolate ice cream has more Vitamin C than oyster mushroom - chocolate ice cream has 0.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and oyster mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Chocolate ice cream is a great source of Vitamin A and it has 58 times more Vitamin A than oyster mushroom - oyster mushroom has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and chocolate ice cream has 118ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Oyster mushroom has 263% more Vitamin D than chocolate ice cream - oyster mushroom has 29iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and chocolate ice cream has 8iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Chocolate ice cream and oyster mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - chocolate ice cream has 0.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and oyster mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Chocolate ice cream and oyster mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - chocolate ice cream has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and oyster mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Oyster mushroom has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid and folate, however, chocolate ice cream contains more Vitamin B12. Both oyster mushroom and chocolate ice cream contain significant amounts of riboflavin and Vitamin B6.
| Oyster Mushroom | Chocolate Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.125 MG | 0.042 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.349 MG | 0.194 MG |
| Niacin | 4.956 MG | 0.226 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.294 MG | 0.554 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.11 MG | 0.055 MG |
| Folate | 38 UG | 16 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 0.29 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Chocolate ice cream is an excellent source of calcium and it has 35 times more calcium than oyster mushroom - oyster mushroom has 3mg of calcium per 100 grams and chocolate ice cream has 109mg of calcium.
iron
Oyster mushroom has 43% more iron than chocolate ice cream - oyster mushroom has 1.3mg of iron per 100 grams and chocolate ice cream has 0.93mg of iron.
potassium
Both oyster mushroom and chocolate ice cream are high in potassium. Oyster mushroom has 69% more potassium than chocolate ice cream - oyster mushroom has 420mg of potassium per 100 grams and chocolate ice cream has 249mg 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, both oyster mushroom and chocolate ice cream contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.
| Oyster Mushroom | Chocolate Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 29 UG | 19 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, chocolate ice cream has more linoleic acid than oyster mushroom per 100 grams.
| Oyster Mushroom | Chocolate Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.123 G | 0.25 G |
| Total | 0.123 G | 0.25 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 Chocolate Ice Cream (Ice creams, chocolate) .
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FAQ
Does oyster mushroom or chocolate ice cream contain more calories in 100 grams?Chocolate ice cream is high in calories and oyster mushroom has 90% less calories than chocolate ice cream - oyster mushroom has 33 calories in 100g and chocolate ice cream has 216 calories.
Is oyster mushroom or chocolate ice cream better for protein?
Oyster mushroom and chocolate ice cream contain similar amounts of protein - oyster mushroom has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and chocolate ice cream has 3.8g of protein.
Does oyster mushroom or chocolate ice cream have more carbohydrates?
By weight, oyster mushroom has signficantly fewer carbohydrates than chocolate ice cream - oyster mushroom has 6.1g of carbs for 100g and chocolate ice cream has 28.2g of carbohydrates.
Does oyster mushroom or chocolate ice cream contain more calcium?
Chocolate ice cream is a rich source of calcium and it has 35 times more calcium than oyster mushroom - oyster mushroom has 3mg of calcium in 100 grams and chocolate ice cream has 109mg of calcium.
Does oyster mushroom or chocolate ice cream contain more potassium?
Both oyster mushroom and chocolate ice cream are high in potassium. Oyster mushroom has 70% more potassium than chocolate ice cream - oyster mushroom has 420mg of potassium in 100 grams and chocolate ice cream has 249mg of potassium.