Crab Meat vs. Oyster Mushroom
Nutrition comparison of Crab Meat and Oyster Mushroom
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
crab meat
versus
oyster mushroom
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in crab meat and oyster mushroom:
- Both oyster mushroom and crab meat are high in potassium.
- Crab meat is an excellent source of calcium and protein.
- Oyster mushroom has 60% less calories than crab meat.
- Oyster mushroom has more thiamin and riboflavin, however, crab meat contains more Vitamin B12.
- Oyster mushroom is a great source of dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Crab Meat (Crustaceans, crab, blue, canned) and Oyster Mushroom (Mushrooms, oyster, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Oyster mushroom has 60% less calories than crab meat - oyster mushroom has 33 calories per 100 grams and crab meat has 83 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, crab meat is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and similar to oyster mushroom for fat. Crab meat has a macronutrient ratio of 92:0:9 and for oyster mushroom, 32:59:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Crab Meat | Oyster Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 92% | 32% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 59% |
| Fat | 9% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Crab meat has less carbohydrates than oyster mushroom - oyster mushroom has 6.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and crab meat does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Oyster mushroom is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than crab meat - oyster mushroom has 2.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and crab meat does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Crab meat has less sugar than oyster mushroom - oyster mushroom has 1.1g of sugar per 100 grams and crab meat does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Crab meat is an excellent source of protein and it has 440% more protein than oyster mushroom - oyster mushroom has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and crab meat has 17.9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both oyster mushroom and crab meat are low in saturated fat - oyster mushroom has 0.06g of saturated fat per 100 grams and crab meat has 0.2g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both crab meat and oyster mushroom are low in trans fat - crab meat has 0.01g of trans fat per 100 grams and oyster mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Oyster mushroom has less cholesterol than crab meat - crab meat has 97mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and oyster mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Crab meat has more Vitamin C than oyster mushroom - crab meat has 3.3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and oyster mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Oyster mushroom and crab meat contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - oyster mushroom has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and crab meat has 1ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Oyster mushroom has more Vitamin D than crab meat - oyster mushroom has 29iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and crab meat does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Crab meat has more Vitamin E than oyster mushroom - crab meat has 1.8mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and oyster mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Crab meat and oyster mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - crab meat has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and oyster mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Oyster mushroom has more thiamin and riboflavin, however, crab meat contains more Vitamin B12. Both crab meat and oyster mushroom contain significant amounts of niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Crab Meat | Oyster Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.023 MG | 0.125 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.093 MG | 0.349 MG |
| Niacin | 2.747 MG | 4.956 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.997 MG | 1.294 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.156 MG | 0.11 MG |
| Folate | 51 UG | 38 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 3.33 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Crab meat is an excellent source of calcium and it has 29 times more calcium than oyster mushroom - oyster mushroom has 3mg of calcium per 100 grams and crab meat has 91mg of calcium.
iron
Oyster mushroom has 166% more iron than crab meat - oyster mushroom has 1.3mg of iron per 100 grams and crab meat has 0.5mg of iron.
potassium
Both oyster mushroom and crab meat are high in potassium. Oyster mushroom has 62% more potassium than crab meat - oyster mushroom has 420mg of potassium per 100 grams and crab meat has 259mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, oyster mushroom has more linoleic acid than crab meat per 100 grams.
| Crab Meat | Oyster Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.005 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.02 G | 0.123 G |
| Total | 0.025 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: Crab Meat (Crustaceans, crab, blue, canned) and Oyster Mushroom (Mushrooms, oyster, raw) .
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FAQ
Does oyster mushroom or crab meat contain more calories in 100 grams?Oyster mushroom has 60% less calories than crab meat - oyster mushroom has 33 calories in 100g and crab meat has 83 calories.
Is oyster mushroom or crab meat better for protein?
Crab meat is a fantastic source of protein and it has 440% more protein than oyster mushroom - oyster mushroom has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and crab meat has 17.9g of protein.
Does oyster mushroom or crab meat have more carbohydrates?
By weight, crab meat has fewer carbohydrates than oyster mushroom - oyster mushroom has 6.1g of carbs for 100g and crab meat has no carbs..
Does oyster mushroom or crab meat contain more calcium?
Crab meat is a rich source of calcium and it has 29 times more calcium than oyster mushroom - oyster mushroom has 3mg of calcium in 100 grams and crab meat has 91mg of calcium.
Does oyster mushroom or crab meat contain more potassium?
Both oyster mushroom and crab meat are high in potassium. Oyster mushroom has 60% more potassium than crab meat - oyster mushroom has 420mg of potassium in 100 grams and crab meat has 259mg of potassium.