Maitake Mushroom vs. Oyster Mushroom
Nutrition comparison of Maitake Mushroom and Oyster Mushroom
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
maitake mushroom
versus
oyster mushroom
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in maitake mushroom and oyster mushroom:
- Both oyster mushroom and maitake mushroom are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Maitake mushroom is an excellent source of Vitamin D.
- Oyster mushroom has more niacin and pantothenic acid.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Maitake Mushroom (Mushrooms, maitake, raw) and Oyster Mushroom (Mushrooms, oyster, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Oyster mushroom and maitake mushroom contain similar amounts of calories - oyster mushroom has 33 calories per 100 grams and maitake mushroom has 31 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, maitake mushroom is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to oyster mushroom per calorie. Maitake mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 22:75:3 and for oyster mushroom, 32:59:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Maitake Mushroom | Oyster Mushroom | |
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| Protein | 22% | 32% |
| Carbohydrates | 75% | 59% |
| Fat | 3% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Oyster mushroom and maitake mushroom contain similar amounts of carbs - oyster mushroom has 6.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and maitake mushroom has 7g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both oyster mushroom and maitake mushroom are high in dietary fiber. Maitake mushroom has 17% more dietary fiber than oyster mushroom - oyster mushroom has 2.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and maitake mushroom has 2.7g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Oyster mushroom and maitake mushroom contain similar amounts of sugar - oyster mushroom has 1.1g of sugar per 100 grams and maitake mushroom has 2.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Oyster mushroom and maitake mushroom contain similar amounts of protein - oyster mushroom has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and maitake mushroom has 1.9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both oyster mushroom and maitake mushroom are low in saturated fat - oyster mushroom has 0.06g of saturated fat per 100 grams and maitake mushroom has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Oyster mushroom and maitake mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - oyster mushroom has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and maitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Maitake mushroom is an excellent source of Vitamin D and it has 37 times more Vitamin D than oyster mushroom - oyster mushroom has 29iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and maitake mushroom has 1123iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Maitake mushroom and oyster mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - maitake mushroom has 0.01mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and oyster mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Oyster mushroom has more niacin and pantothenic acid. Both maitake mushroom and oyster mushroom contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Maitake Mushroom | Oyster Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.146 MG | 0.125 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.242 MG | 0.349 MG |
| Niacin | 0.6585 MG | 4.956 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.27 MG | 1.294 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.056 MG | 0.11 MG |
| Folate | 21 UG | 38 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Oyster mushroom and maitake mushroom contain similar amounts of calcium - oyster mushroom has 3mg of calcium per 100 grams and maitake mushroom has 1mg of calcium.
iron
Oyster mushroom has 343% more iron than maitake mushroom - oyster mushroom has 1.3mg of iron per 100 grams and maitake mushroom has 0.3mg of iron.
potassium
Both oyster mushroom and maitake mushroom are high in potassium. Oyster mushroom has 106% more potassium than maitake mushroom - oyster mushroom has 420mg of potassium per 100 grams and maitake mushroom has 204mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both maitake mushroom and oyster mushroom contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Maitake Mushroom | Oyster Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.09 G | 0.123 G |
| Total | 0.09 G | 0.123 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: Maitake Mushroom (Mushrooms, maitake, raw) and Oyster Mushroom (Mushrooms, oyster, raw) .
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FAQ
Does oyster mushroom or maitake mushroom contain more calories in 100 grams?Oyster mushroom and maitake mushroom contain similar amounts of calories - oyster mushroom has 33 calories in 100g and maitake mushroom has 31 calories.
Is oyster mushroom or maitake mushroom better for protein?
Oyster mushroom and maitake mushroom contain similar amounts of protein - oyster mushroom has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and maitake mushroom has 1.9g of protein.
Does oyster mushroom or maitake mushroom have more carbohydrates?
By weight, oyster mushroom and maitake mushroom contain similar amounts of carbs - oyster mushroom has 6.1g of carbs for 100g and maitake mushroom has 7g of carbohydrates.
Does oyster mushroom or maitake mushroom contain more potassium?
Both oyster mushroom and maitake mushroom are high in potassium. Oyster mushroom has 110% more potassium than maitake mushroom - oyster mushroom has 420mg of potassium in 100 grams and maitake mushroom has 204mg of potassium.