Oyster Mushroom vs. Butterhead Lettuce
Nutrition comparison of Oyster Mushroom and Butterhead Lettuce
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
oyster mushroom
versus
butterhead lettuce
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in oyster mushroom and butterhead lettuce:
- Both butterhead lettuce and oyster mushroom are high in potassium.
- Butterhead lettuce has 61% less calories than oyster mushroom.
- Butterhead lettuce has signficantly more calcium than oyster mushroom.
- Butterhead lettuce is a great source of Vitamin K.
- Butterhead lettuce is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
- Oyster mushroom has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid.
- Oyster mushroom is a great source of dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Oyster Mushroom (Mushrooms, oyster, raw) and Butterhead Lettuce (Lettuce, butterhead (includes boston and bibb types), raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Butterhead lettuce has 61% less calories than oyster mushroom - butterhead lettuce has 13 calories per 100 grams and oyster mushroom has 33 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, oyster mushroom is similar to butterhead lettuce for protein, carbs and fat. Oyster mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 32:59:9 and for butterhead lettuce, 33:57:11 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Oyster Mushroom | Butterhead Lettuce | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 32% | 33% |
| Carbohydrates | 59% | 57% |
| Fat | 9% | 11% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Butterhead lettuce and oyster mushroom contain similar amounts of carbs - butterhead lettuce has 2.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and oyster mushroom has 6.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Oyster mushroom is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 109% more dietary fiber than butterhead lettuce - butterhead lettuce has 1.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and oyster mushroom has 2.3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Butterhead lettuce and oyster mushroom contain similar amounts of sugar - butterhead lettuce has 0.94g of sugar per 100 grams and oyster mushroom has 1.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Oyster mushroom has 145% more protein than butterhead lettuce - butterhead lettuce has 1.4g of protein per 100 grams and oyster mushroom has 3.3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both butterhead lettuce and oyster mushroom are low in saturated fat - butterhead lettuce has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and oyster mushroom has 0.06g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Butterhead lettuce has more Vitamin C than oyster mushroom - butterhead lettuce has 3.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and oyster mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Butterhead lettuce is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 82 times more Vitamin A than oyster mushroom - butterhead lettuce has 166ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and oyster mushroom has 2ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Oyster mushroom has more Vitamin D than butterhead lettuce - oyster mushroom has 29iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and butterhead lettuce does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Butterhead lettuce and oyster mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - butterhead lettuce has 0.18mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and oyster mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Butterhead lettuce is a great source of Vitamin K and it has more Vitamin K than oyster mushroom - butterhead lettuce has 102.3ug 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 butterhead lettuce contain significant amounts of Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Oyster Mushroom | Butterhead Lettuce | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.125 MG | 0.057 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.349 MG | 0.062 MG |
| Niacin | 4.956 MG | 0.357 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.294 MG | 0.15 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.11 MG | 0.082 MG |
| Folate | 38 UG | 73 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Butterhead lettuce has signficantly more calcium than oyster mushroom - butterhead lettuce has 35mg of calcium per 100 grams and oyster mushroom has 3mg of calcium.
iron
Butterhead lettuce and oyster mushroom contain similar amounts of iron - butterhead lettuce has 1.2mg of iron per 100 grams and oyster mushroom has 1.3mg of iron.
potassium
Both butterhead lettuce and oyster mushroom are high in potassium. Oyster mushroom has 76% more potassium than butterhead lettuce - butterhead lettuce has 238mg of potassium per 100 grams and oyster mushroom has 420mg 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 | Butterhead Lettuce | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 29 UG | 1987 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 1223 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, oyster mushroom has more linoleic acid than butterhead lettuce per 100 grams.
| Oyster Mushroom | Butterhead Lettuce | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.123 G | 0.034 G |
| Total | 0.123 G | 0.034 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 Butterhead Lettuce (Lettuce, butterhead (includes boston and bibb types), raw) .
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FAQ
Does butterhead lettuce or oyster mushroom contain more calories in 100 grams?Butterhead lettuce has 60% less calories than oyster mushroom - butterhead lettuce has 13 calories in 100g and oyster mushroom has 33 calories.
Is butterhead lettuce or oyster mushroom better for protein?
Oyster mushroom has 150% more protein than butterhead lettuce - butterhead lettuce has 1.4g of protein per 100 grams and oyster mushroom has 3.3g of protein.
Does butterhead lettuce or oyster mushroom have more carbohydrates?
By weight, butterhead lettuce and oyster mushroom contain similar amounts of carbs - butterhead lettuce has 2.2g of carbs for 100g and oyster mushroom has 6.1g of carbohydrates.
Does butterhead lettuce or oyster mushroom contain more potassium?
Both butterhead lettuce and oyster mushroom are high in potassium. Oyster mushroom has 80% more potassium than butterhead lettuce - butterhead lettuce has 238mg of potassium in 100 grams and oyster mushroom has 420mg of potassium.