Oyster Mushroom vs. Cilantro

Nutrition comparison of Oyster Mushroom and Cilantro


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

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

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

  • Both oyster mushroom and cilantro are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
  • Cilantro is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K and calcium.
  • Oyster mushroom has more riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid.
Detailed nutritional comparison of oyster mushroom and cilantro 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 Cilantro (Coriander (cilantro) leaves, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Oyster mushroom and cilantro contain similar amounts of calories - oyster mushroom has 33 calories per 100 grams and cilantro has 23 calories.

Oyster Mushroom Cilantro
Protein 32% 30%
Carbohydrates 59% 53%
Fat 9% 16%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Oyster mushroom and cilantro contain similar amounts of carbs - oyster mushroom has 6.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and cilantro has 3.7g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Both oyster mushroom and cilantro are high in dietary fiber. Cilantro has 22% more dietary fiber than oyster mushroom - oyster mushroom has 2.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cilantro has 2.8g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Oyster mushroom and cilantro contain similar amounts of sugar - oyster mushroom has 1.1g of sugar per 100 grams and cilantro has 0.87g of sugar.

Protein

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Oyster mushroom and cilantro contain similar amounts of protein - oyster mushroom has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and cilantro has 2.1g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both oyster mushroom and cilantro are low in saturated fat - oyster mushroom has 0.06g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cilantro has 0.01g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Cilantro is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than oyster mushroom - cilantro has 27mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and oyster mushroom does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin A

Cilantro is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 167 times more Vitamin A than oyster mushroom - oyster mushroom has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cilantro has 337ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin D

Oyster mushroom has more Vitamin D than cilantro - oyster mushroom has 29iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and cilantro does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin E

Cilantro has more Vitamin E than oyster mushroom - cilantro has 2.5mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and oyster mushroom does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin K

Cilantro is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has more Vitamin K than oyster mushroom - cilantro has 310ug 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 cilantro contain significant amounts of thiamin, Vitamin B6 and folate.

Oyster Mushroom Cilantro
Thiamin 0.125 MG 0.067 MG
Riboflavin 0.349 MG 0.162 MG
Niacin 4.956 MG 1.114 MG
Pantothenic acid 1.294 MG 0.57 MG
Vitamin B6 0.11 MG 0.149 MG
Folate 38 UG 62 UG

Minerals

calcium

Cilantro is an excellent source of calcium and it has 21 times more calcium than oyster mushroom - oyster mushroom has 3mg of calcium per 100 grams and cilantro has 67mg of calcium.

iron

Cilantro has 33% more iron than oyster mushroom - oyster mushroom has 1.3mg of iron per 100 grams and cilantro has 1.8mg of iron.

potassium

Both oyster mushroom and cilantro are high in potassium. Cilantro has 24% more potassium than oyster mushroom - oyster mushroom has 420mg of potassium per 100 grams and cilantro has 521mg 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 Cilantro
beta-carotene 29 UG 3930 UG
alpha-carotene ~ 36 UG
lutein + zeaxanthin ~ 865 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 6s

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

Oyster Mushroom Cilantro
linoleic acid 0.123 G 0.04 G
Total 0.123 G 0.04 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).

You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Oyster Mushroom or Cilantro .

Note: The specific food items compared are: Oyster Mushroom (Mushrooms, oyster, raw) and Cilantro (Coriander (cilantro) leaves, raw) .

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FAQ

Does oyster mushroom or cilantro contain more calories in 100 grams?
Oyster mushroom and cilantro contain similar amounts of calories - oyster mushroom has 33 calories in 100g and cilantro has 23 calories.

Is oyster mushroom or cilantro better for protein?
Oyster mushroom and cilantro contain similar amounts of protein - oyster mushroom has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and cilantro has 2.1g of protein.

Does oyster mushroom or cilantro have more carbohydrates?
By weight, oyster mushroom and cilantro contain similar amounts of carbs - oyster mushroom has 6.1g of carbs for 100g and cilantro has 3.7g of carbohydrates.

Does oyster mushroom or cilantro contain more calcium?
Cilantro is a rich source of calcium and it has 21 times more calcium than oyster mushroom - oyster mushroom has 3mg of calcium in 100 grams and cilantro has 67mg of calcium.

Does oyster mushroom or cilantro contain more potassium?
Both oyster mushroom and cilantro are high in potassium. Cilantro has 20% more potassium than oyster mushroom - oyster mushroom has 420mg of potassium in 100 grams and cilantro has 521mg of potassium.