Oyster Mushroom vs. Eggplant
Nutrition comparison of Oyster Mushroom and Eggplant
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
oyster mushroom
versus
eggplant
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in oyster mushroom and eggplant:
- Both oyster mushroom and eggplant are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Oyster mushroom has more beta-carotene than eggplant, however, eggplant contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than oyster mushroom.
- Oyster mushroom has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Oyster Mushroom (Mushrooms, oyster, raw) and Eggplant (Eggplant, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Oyster mushroom and eggplant contain similar amounts of calories - oyster mushroom has 33 calories per 100 grams and eggplant has 25 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, oyster mushroom is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to eggplant per calorie. Oyster mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 32:59:9 and for eggplant, 14:82:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Oyster Mushroom | Eggplant | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 32% | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 59% | 82% |
| Fat | 9% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Oyster mushroom and eggplant contain similar amounts of carbs - oyster mushroom has 6.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and eggplant has 5.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both oyster mushroom and eggplant are high in dietary fiber. Eggplant has 30% more dietary fiber than oyster mushroom - oyster mushroom has 2.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and eggplant has 3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Oyster mushroom and eggplant contain similar amounts of sugar - oyster mushroom has 1.1g of sugar per 100 grams and eggplant has 3.5g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Oyster mushroom has 238% more protein than eggplant - oyster mushroom has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and eggplant has 0.98g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both oyster mushroom and eggplant are low in saturated fat - oyster mushroom has 0.06g of saturated fat per 100 grams and eggplant has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Eggplant has more Vitamin C than oyster mushroom - eggplant has 2.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and oyster mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Oyster mushroom and eggplant contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - oyster mushroom has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and eggplant has 1ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Oyster mushroom has more Vitamin D than eggplant - oyster mushroom has 29iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and eggplant does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Eggplant and oyster mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - eggplant has 0.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and oyster mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Eggplant and oyster mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - eggplant has 3.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and oyster mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Oyster mushroom has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid. Both oyster mushroom and eggplant contain significant amounts of Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Oyster Mushroom | Eggplant | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.125 MG | 0.039 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.349 MG | 0.037 MG |
| Niacin | 4.956 MG | 0.649 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.294 MG | 0.281 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.11 MG | 0.084 MG |
| Folate | 38 UG | 22 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Oyster mushroom and eggplant contain similar amounts of calcium - oyster mushroom has 3mg of calcium per 100 grams and eggplant has 9mg of calcium.
iron
Oyster mushroom has 478% more iron than eggplant - oyster mushroom has 1.3mg of iron per 100 grams and eggplant has 0.23mg of iron.
potassium
Both oyster mushroom and eggplant are high in potassium. Oyster mushroom has 83% more potassium than eggplant - oyster mushroom has 420mg of potassium per 100 grams and eggplant has 229mg 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 eggplant per 100 grams, however, eggplant contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than oyster mushroom per 100 grams.
| Oyster Mushroom | Eggplant | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 29 UG | 14 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 36 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both oyster mushroom and eggplant contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Oyster Mushroom | Eggplant | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.123 G | 0.063 G |
| Total | 0.123 G | 0.063 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 Eggplant (Eggplant, raw) .
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FAQ
Does oyster mushroom or eggplant contain more calories in 100 grams?Oyster mushroom and eggplant contain similar amounts of calories - oyster mushroom has 33 calories in 100g and eggplant has 25 calories.
Is oyster mushroom or eggplant better for protein?
Oyster mushroom has 240% more protein than eggplant - oyster mushroom has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and eggplant has 0.98g of protein.
Does oyster mushroom or eggplant have more carbohydrates?
By weight, oyster mushroom and eggplant contain similar amounts of carbs - oyster mushroom has 6.1g of carbs for 100g and eggplant has 5.9g of carbohydrates.
Does oyster mushroom or eggplant contain more potassium?
Both oyster mushroom and eggplant are high in potassium. Oyster mushroom has 80% more potassium than eggplant - oyster mushroom has 420mg of potassium in 100 grams and eggplant has 229mg of potassium.