Nutritional Yeast vs. Oyster Mushroom
Nutrition comparison of Nutritional Yeast and Oyster Mushroom
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
nutritional yeast
versus
oyster mushroom
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in nutritional yeast and oyster mushroom:
- Both oyster mushroom and nutritional yeast are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Nutritional yeast has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
- Nutritional yeast is a great source of iron.
- Nutritional yeast is an excellent source of protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Nutritional Yeast (Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, active dry) and Oyster Mushroom (Mushrooms, oyster, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Nutritional yeast is high in calories and oyster mushroom has 90% less calories than nutritional yeast - oyster mushroom has 33 calories per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 325 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, nutritional yeast is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to oyster mushroom per calorie. Nutritional yeast has a macronutrient ratio of 41:42:17 and for oyster mushroom, 32:59:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Nutritional Yeast | Oyster Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 41% | 32% |
| Carbohydrates | 42% | 59% |
| Fat | 17% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Nutritional yeast is high in carbohydrates and oyster mushroom has 85% less carbohydrates than nutritional yeast - oyster mushroom has 6.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 41.2g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both oyster mushroom and nutritional yeast are high in dietary fiber. Nutritional yeast has 10 times more dietary fiber than oyster mushroom - oyster mushroom has 2.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 26.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Nutritional yeast has less sugar than oyster mushroom - oyster mushroom has 1.1g of sugar per 100 grams and nutritional yeast does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Nutritional yeast is an excellent source of protein and it has 11 times more protein than oyster mushroom - oyster mushroom has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 40.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Oyster mushroom and nutritional yeast contain similar amounts of saturated fat - oyster mushroom has 0.06g of saturated fat per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 1g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Nutritional yeast and oyster mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - nutritional yeast has 0.3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and oyster mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Oyster mushroom and nutritional yeast contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - oyster mushroom has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and nutritional yeast does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Oyster mushroom has more Vitamin D than nutritional yeast - oyster mushroom has 29iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and nutritional yeast does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Nutritional yeast and oyster mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - nutritional yeast has 0.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and oyster mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Nutritional yeast has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
| Nutritional Yeast | Oyster Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 10.99 MG | 0.125 MG |
| Riboflavin | 4 MG | 0.349 MG |
| Niacin | 40.2 MG | 4.956 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 13.5 MG | 1.294 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.5 MG | 0.11 MG |
| Folate | 2340 UG | 38 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 12.07 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Nutritional yeast has 900% more calcium than oyster mushroom - oyster mushroom has 3mg of calcium per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 30mg of calcium.
iron
Nutritional yeast is a great source of iron and it has 63% more iron than oyster mushroom - oyster mushroom has 1.3mg of iron per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 2.2mg of iron.
potassium
Both oyster mushroom and nutritional yeast are high in potassium. Nutritional yeast has 127% more potassium than oyster mushroom - oyster mushroom has 420mg of potassium per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 955mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, oyster mushroom has more linoleic acid than nutritional yeast per 100 grams.
| Nutritional Yeast | Oyster Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.017 G | 0.123 G |
| Total | 0.017 G | 0.123 G |
Customize your serving size
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Note: The specific food items compared are: Nutritional Yeast (Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, active dry) and Oyster Mushroom (Mushrooms, oyster, raw) .
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FAQ
Does oyster mushroom or nutritional yeast contain more calories in 100 grams?Nutritional yeast is high in calories and oyster mushroom has 90% less calories than nutritional yeast - oyster mushroom has 33 calories in 100g and nutritional yeast has 325 calories.
Is oyster mushroom or nutritional yeast better for protein?
Nutritional yeast is a fantastic source of protein and it has 11 times more protein than oyster mushroom - oyster mushroom has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 40.4g of protein.
Does oyster mushroom or nutritional yeast have more carbohydrates?
By weight, nutritional yeast is high in carbohydrates and oyster mushroom has 90% fewer carbohydrates than nutritional yeast - oyster mushroom has 6.1g of carbs for 100g and nutritional yeast has 41.2g of carbohydrates.
Does oyster mushroom or nutritional yeast contain more potassium?
Both oyster mushroom and nutritional yeast are high in potassium. Nutritional yeast has 130% more potassium than oyster mushroom - oyster mushroom has 420mg of potassium in 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 955mg of potassium.