Dates vs. Oyster Mushroom
Nutrition comparison of Dates and Oyster Mushroom
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
dates
versus
oyster mushroom
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in dates and oyster mushroom:
- Both dates and oyster mushroom are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Date is an excellent source of calcium.
- Oyster mushroom has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and folate, however, date contains more Vitamin B6.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Dates (Dates, medjool) and Oyster Mushroom (Mushrooms, oyster, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Date is high in calories and oyster mushroom has 88% less calories than date - date has 277 calories per 100 grams and oyster mushroom has 33 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, dates is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to oyster mushroom per calorie. Dates has a macronutrient ratio of 2:98:0 and for oyster mushroom, 32:59:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Dates | Oyster Mushroom | |
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| Protein | 2% | 32% |
| Carbohydrates | 98% | 59% |
| Fat | ~ | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Date is high in carbohydrates and oyster mushroom has 92% less carbohydrates than date - date has 75g of total carbs per 100 grams and oyster mushroom has 6.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both dates and oyster mushroom are high in dietary fiber. Date has 191% more dietary fiber than oyster mushroom - date has 6.7g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and oyster mushroom has 2.3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Date is high in sugar and oyster mushroom has 98% less sugar than date - date has 66.5g of sugar per 100 grams and oyster mushroom has 1.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Dates and oyster mushroom contain similar amounts of protein - date has 1.8g of protein per 100 grams and oyster mushroom has 3.3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both oyster mushroom and dates are low in saturated fat - oyster mushroom has 0.06g of saturated fat per 100 grams and date does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Dates and oyster mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - date has 7ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and oyster mushroom has 2ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Oyster mushroom has more Vitamin D than date - oyster mushroom has 29iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and date does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Dates and oyster mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - date has 2.7ug 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 folate, however, date contains more Vitamin B6. Both dates and oyster mushroom contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid.
| Dates | Oyster Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.05 MG | 0.125 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.06 MG | 0.349 MG |
| Niacin | 1.61 MG | 4.956 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.805 MG | 1.294 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.249 MG | 0.11 MG |
| Folate | 15 UG | 38 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Date is an excellent source of calcium and it has 20 times more calcium than oyster mushroom - date has 64mg of calcium per 100 grams and oyster mushroom has 3mg of calcium.
iron
Oyster mushroom has 48% more iron than date - date has 0.9mg of iron per 100 grams and oyster mushroom has 1.3mg of iron.
potassium
Both dates and oyster mushroom are high in potassium. Date has 66% more potassium than oyster mushroom - date has 696mg 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,
| Dates | Oyster Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 89 UG | 29 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 23 UG | ~ |
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: Dates (Dates, medjool) and Oyster Mushroom (Mushrooms, oyster, raw) .
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FAQ
Does dates or oyster mushroom contain more calories in 100 grams?Date is high in calories and oyster mushroom has 90% less calories than date - date has 277 calories in 100g and oyster mushroom has 33 calories.
Is dates or oyster mushroom better for protein?
Dates and oyster mushroom contain similar amounts of protein - date has 1.8g of protein per 100 grams and oyster mushroom has 3.3g of protein.
Does dates or oyster mushroom have more carbohydrates?
By weight, date is high in carbohydrates and oyster mushroom has 90% fewer carbohydrates than date - date has 75g of carbs for 100g and oyster mushroom has 6.1g of carbohydrates.
Does dates or oyster mushroom contain more calcium?
Date is a rich source of calcium and it has 20 times more calcium than oyster mushroom - date has 64mg of calcium in 100 grams and oyster mushroom has 3mg of calcium.
Does dates or oyster mushroom contain more potassium?
Both dates and oyster mushroom are high in potassium. Date has 70% more potassium than oyster mushroom - date has 696mg of potassium in 100 grams and oyster mushroom has 420mg of potassium.