Cheese vs. Oyster Mushroom
Nutrition comparison of Cheese and Oyster Mushroom
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cheese
versus
oyster mushroom
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cheese and oyster mushroom:
- Cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A, calcium and protein.
- Oyster mushroom has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid and folate, however, cheese contains more Vitamin B12.
- Oyster mushroom is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Oyster mushroom is an excellent source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cheese (Cheese, Mexican blend) and Oyster Mushroom (Mushrooms, oyster, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Cheese is high in calories and oyster mushroom has 91% less calories than cheese - oyster mushroom has 33 calories per 100 grams and cheese has 384 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cheese is lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to oyster mushroom per calorie. Cheese has a macronutrient ratio of 25:0:75 and for oyster mushroom, 32:59:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cheese | Oyster Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 25% | 32% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 59% |
| Fat | 75% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Oyster mushroom and cheese contain similar amounts of carbs - oyster mushroom has 6.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and cheese has 0.13g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Oyster mushroom is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than cheese - oyster mushroom has 2.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cheese does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Cheese has less sugar than oyster mushroom - oyster mushroom has 1.1g of sugar per 100 grams and cheese does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Cheese is an excellent source of protein and it has 611% more protein than oyster mushroom - oyster mushroom has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and cheese has 23.5g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Cheese is high in saturated fat and oyster mushroom has 100% less saturated fat than cheese - oyster mushroom has 0.06g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cheese has 16.1g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Oyster mushroom has less cholesterol than cheese - cheese has 95mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and oyster mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 86 times more Vitamin A than oyster mushroom - oyster mushroom has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cheese has 174ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Oyster mushroom and cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - oyster mushroom has 29iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and cheese has 21iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Cheese and oyster mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - cheese has 0.25mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and oyster mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Cheese and oyster mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - cheese has 2.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and oyster mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Oyster mushroom has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid and folate, however, cheese contains more Vitamin B12. Both cheese and oyster mushroom contain significant amounts of riboflavin and Vitamin B6.
| Cheese | Oyster Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.023 MG | 0.125 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.318 MG | 0.349 MG |
| Niacin | 0.114 MG | 4.956 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.249 MG | 1.294 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.061 MG | 0.11 MG |
| Folate | 13 UG | 38 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.23 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Cheese is an excellent source of calcium and it has 218 times more calcium than oyster mushroom - oyster mushroom has 3mg of calcium per 100 grams and cheese has 659mg of calcium.
iron
Oyster mushroom has 125% more iron than cheese - oyster mushroom has 1.3mg of iron per 100 grams and cheese has 0.59mg of iron.
potassium
Oyster mushroom is an excellent source of potassium and it has 394% more potassium than cheese - oyster mushroom has 420mg of potassium per 100 grams and cheese has 85mg 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, both cheese and oyster mushroom contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.
| Cheese | Oyster Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 56 UG | 29 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, cheese has more linoleic acid than oyster mushroom per 100 grams.
| Cheese | Oyster Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.532 G | 0.123 G |
| Total | 0.532 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: Cheese (Cheese, Mexican blend) and Oyster Mushroom (Mushrooms, oyster, raw) .
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FAQ
Does oyster mushroom or cheese contain more calories in 100 grams?Cheese is high in calories and oyster mushroom has 90% less calories than cheese - oyster mushroom has 33 calories in 100g and cheese has 384 calories.
Is oyster mushroom or cheese better for protein?
Cheese is a fantastic source of protein and it has 610% more protein than oyster mushroom - oyster mushroom has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and cheese has 23.5g of protein.
Does oyster mushroom or cheese have more carbohydrates?
By weight, oyster mushroom and cheese contain similar amounts of carbs - oyster mushroom has 6.1g of carbs for 100g and cheese has 0.13g of carbohydrates.
Does oyster mushroom or cheese contain more calcium?
Cheese is a rich source of calcium and it has 218 times more calcium than oyster mushroom - oyster mushroom has 3mg of calcium in 100 grams and cheese has 659mg of calcium.
Does oyster mushroom or cheese contain more potassium?
Oyster mushroom is a rich source of potassium and it has 390% more potassium than cheese - oyster mushroom has 420mg of potassium in 100 grams and cheese has 85mg of potassium.