Oyster Mushroom vs. Chicken Broth
Nutrition comparison of Oyster Mushroom and Chicken Broth
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
oyster mushroom
versus
chicken broth
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in oyster mushroom and chicken broth:
- Chicken broth has 4.5 times less calories than oyster mushroom.
- Oyster mushroom has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, chicken broth 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: Oyster Mushroom (Mushrooms, oyster, raw) and Chicken Broth (Soup, chicken broth, ready-to-serve) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Chicken broth has 4.5 times less calories than oyster mushroom - oyster mushroom has 33 calories per 100 grams and chicken broth has 6 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, oyster mushroom is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to chicken broth per calorie. Oyster mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 32:59:9 and for chicken broth, 41:28:31 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Oyster Mushroom | Chicken Broth | |
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| Protein | 32% | 41% |
| Carbohydrates | 59% | 28% |
| Fat | 9% | 31% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Oyster mushroom and chicken broth contain similar amounts of carbs - oyster mushroom has 6.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.44g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Oyster mushroom is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than chicken broth - oyster mushroom has 2.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and chicken broth does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Oyster mushroom and chicken broth contain similar amounts of sugar - oyster mushroom has 1.1g of sugar per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.43g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Oyster mushroom has 417% more protein than chicken broth - oyster mushroom has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.64g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both oyster mushroom and chicken broth are low in saturated fat - oyster mushroom has 0.06g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.01g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Both chicken broth and oyster mushroom are low in cholesterol - chicken broth has 2mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and oyster mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Oyster mushroom and chicken broth contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - oyster mushroom has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and chicken broth does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Oyster mushroom has more Vitamin D than chicken broth - oyster mushroom has 29iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and chicken broth does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Chicken broth and oyster mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - chicken broth has 0.04mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and oyster mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Oyster mushroom has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, chicken broth contains more Vitamin B12.
| Oyster Mushroom | Chicken Broth | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.125 MG | 0.021 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.349 MG | 0.059 MG |
| Niacin | 4.956 MG | 0.219 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.294 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.11 MG | ~ |
| Folate | 38 UG | ~ |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 0.02 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Oyster mushroom and chicken broth contain similar amounts of calcium - oyster mushroom has 3mg of calcium per 100 grams and chicken broth has 4mg of calcium.
iron
Oyster mushroom has 18 times more iron than chicken broth - oyster mushroom has 1.3mg of iron per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.07mg of iron.
potassium
Oyster mushroom is an excellent source of potassium and it has 22 times more potassium than chicken broth - oyster mushroom has 420mg of potassium per 100 grams and chicken broth has 18mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, oyster mushroom has more linoleic acid than chicken broth per 100 grams.
| Oyster Mushroom | Chicken Broth | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.123 G | 0.008 G |
| Total | 0.123 G | 0.008 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).
You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Oyster Mushroom or Chicken Broth .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Oyster Mushroom (Mushrooms, oyster, raw) and Chicken Broth (Soup, chicken broth, ready-to-serve) .
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FAQ
Does oyster mushroom or chicken broth contain more calories in 100 grams?Chicken broth has 4.5 times less calories than oyster mushroom - oyster mushroom has 33 calories in 100g and chicken broth has 6 calories.
Is oyster mushroom or chicken broth better for protein?
Oyster mushroom has 420% more protein than chicken broth - oyster mushroom has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.64g of protein.
Does oyster mushroom or chicken broth have more carbohydrates?
By weight, oyster mushroom and chicken broth contain similar amounts of carbs - oyster mushroom has 6.1g of carbs for 100g and chicken broth has 0.44g of carbohydrates.
Does oyster mushroom or chicken broth contain more potassium?
Oyster mushroom is a rich source of potassium and it has 22 times more potassium than chicken broth - oyster mushroom has 420mg of potassium in 100 grams and chicken broth has 18mg of potassium.