Oyster Mushroom vs. Lentils
Nutrition comparison of Oyster Mushroom and Cooked Lentils
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
lentils
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in oyster mushroom and lentils:
- Both oyster mushroom and lentils are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Lentil is a great source of protein.
- Lentil is an excellent source of iron.
- Oyster mushroom has 70% less carbohydrates than lentil.
- Oyster mushroom has more riboflavin and niacin, however, lentil contains more folate.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Oyster Mushroom (Mushrooms, oyster, raw) and Lentils (Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Lentil is high in calories and oyster mushroom has 72% less calories than lentil - oyster mushroom has 33 calories per 100 grams and lentil has 116 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, oyster mushroom is lighter in carbs, heavier in fat and similar to lentils for protein. Oyster mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 32:59:9 and for lentils, 30:67:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Oyster Mushroom | Lentils | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 32% | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 59% | 67% |
| Fat | 9% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Oyster mushroom has 70% less carbohydrates than lentil - oyster mushroom has 6.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and lentil has 20.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both oyster mushroom and lentils are high in dietary fiber. Lentil has 243% more dietary fiber than oyster mushroom - oyster mushroom has 2.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and lentil has 7.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Oyster mushroom and lentils contain similar amounts of sugar - oyster mushroom has 1.1g of sugar per 100 grams and lentil has 1.8g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Lentil is a great source of protein and it has 173% more protein than oyster mushroom - oyster mushroom has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and lentil has 9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both oyster mushroom and lentils are low in saturated fat - oyster mushroom has 0.06g of saturated fat per 100 grams and lentil has 0.05g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Lentil has more Vitamin C than oyster mushroom - lentil has 1.5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and oyster mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Oyster mushroom and lentils contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - oyster mushroom has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and lentil does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Oyster mushroom has more Vitamin D than lentil - oyster mushroom has 29iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and lentil does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Lentils and oyster mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lentil has 0.11mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and oyster mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Lentils and oyster mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - lentil has 1.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and oyster mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Oyster mushroom has more riboflavin and niacin, however, lentil contains more folate. Both oyster mushroom and lentils contain significant amounts of thiamin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Oyster Mushroom | Lentils | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.125 MG | 0.169 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.349 MG | 0.073 MG |
| Niacin | 4.956 MG | 1.06 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.294 MG | 0.638 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.11 MG | 0.178 MG |
| Folate | 38 UG | 181 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Lentil has 533% more calcium than oyster mushroom - oyster mushroom has 3mg of calcium per 100 grams and lentil has 19mg of calcium.
iron
Lentil is an excellent source of iron and it has 150% more iron than oyster mushroom - oyster mushroom has 1.3mg of iron per 100 grams and lentil has 3.3mg of iron.
potassium
Both oyster mushroom and lentils are high in potassium. Oyster mushroom has 14% more potassium than lentil - oyster mushroom has 420mg of potassium per 100 grams and lentil has 369mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both oyster mushroom and lentils contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Oyster Mushroom | Lentils | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.123 G | 0.137 G |
| Total | 0.123 G | 0.137 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 Lentils (Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt) .
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FAQ
Does oyster mushroom or lentils contain more calories in 100 grams?Lentil is high in calories and oyster mushroom has 70% less calories than lentil - oyster mushroom has 33 calories in 100g and lentil has 116 calories.
Is oyster mushroom or lentils better for protein?
Lentil is a great source of protein and it has 170% more protein than oyster mushroom - oyster mushroom has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and lentil has 9g of protein.
Does oyster mushroom or lentils have more carbohydrates?
By weight, oyster mushroom has 70% fewer carbohydrates than lentil - oyster mushroom has 6.1g of carbs for 100g and lentil has 20.1g of carbohydrates.
Does oyster mushroom or lentils contain more iron?
Lentil is an abundant source of iron and it has 150% more iron than oyster mushroom - oyster mushroom has 1.3mg of iron in 100 grams and lentil has 3.3mg of iron.
Does oyster mushroom or lentils contain more potassium?
Both oyster mushroom and lentils are high in potassium. Oyster mushroom has 10% more potassium than lentil - oyster mushroom has 420mg of potassium in 100 grams and lentil has 369mg of potassium.