Egg vs. Oyster Mushroom
Nutrition comparison of Egg and Oyster Mushroom
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
egg
versus
oyster mushroom
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in egg and oyster mushroom:
- Egg has more lutein + zeaxanthin than oyster mushroom, however, oyster mushroom contains more beta-carotene than egg.
- Egg is a great source of Vitamin D and calcium.
- Egg is an excellent source of Vitamin A and protein.
- Oyster mushroom has 49.4 times less saturated fat than egg.
- Oyster mushroom has more thiamin and niacin, however, egg 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: Egg (Egg, whole, raw, fresh) and Oyster Mushroom (Mushrooms, oyster, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Egg is high in calories and oyster mushroom has 77% less calories than egg - oyster mushroom has 33 calories per 100 grams and egg has 143 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, egg is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to oyster mushroom per calorie. Egg has a macronutrient ratio of 36:2:62 and for oyster mushroom, 32:59:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Egg | Oyster Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 36% | 32% |
| Carbohydrates | 2% | 59% |
| Fat | 62% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Oyster mushroom and egg contain similar amounts of carbs - oyster mushroom has 6.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and egg has 0.72g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Oyster mushroom is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than egg - oyster mushroom has 2.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and egg does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Oyster mushroom and egg contain similar amounts of sugar - oyster mushroom has 1.1g of sugar per 100 grams and egg has 0.37g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Egg is an excellent source of protein and it has 279% more protein than oyster mushroom - oyster mushroom has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and egg has 12.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Oyster mushroom has 49.4 times less saturated fat than egg - oyster mushroom has 0.06g of saturated fat per 100 grams and egg has 3.1g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both egg and oyster mushroom are low in trans fat - egg has 0.04g of trans fat per 100 grams and oyster mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Egg is high in cholesterol and oyster mushroom has less cholesterol than egg - egg has 372mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and oyster mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Egg is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 79 times more Vitamin A than oyster mushroom - oyster mushroom has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and egg has 160ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Egg is a great source of Vitamin D and it has 183% more Vitamin D than oyster mushroom - oyster mushroom has 29iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and egg has 82iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Egg has more Vitamin E than oyster mushroom - egg has 1.1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and oyster mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Egg and oyster mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - egg 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 niacin, however, egg contains more Vitamin B12. Both egg and oyster mushroom contain significant amounts of riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Egg | Oyster Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.04 MG | 0.125 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.457 MG | 0.349 MG |
| Niacin | 0.075 MG | 4.956 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.533 MG | 1.294 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.17 MG | 0.11 MG |
| Folate | 47 UG | 38 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.89 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Egg is a great source of calcium and it has 17 times more calcium than oyster mushroom - oyster mushroom has 3mg of calcium per 100 grams and egg has 56mg of calcium.
iron
Egg has 32% more iron than oyster mushroom - oyster mushroom has 1.3mg of iron per 100 grams and egg has 1.8mg of iron.
potassium
Oyster mushroom is an excellent source of potassium and it has 204% more potassium than egg - oyster mushroom has 420mg of potassium per 100 grams and egg has 138mg 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, egg has more lutein + zeaxanthin than oyster mushroom per 100 grams, however, oyster mushroom contains more beta-carotene than egg per 100 grams.
| Egg | Oyster Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 503 UG | ~ |
| beta-carotene | ~ | 29 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, egg has more linoleic acid than oyster mushroom per 100 grams.
| Egg | Oyster Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.022 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 1.555 G | 0.123 G |
| Total | 1.577 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: Egg (Egg, whole, raw, fresh) and Oyster Mushroom (Mushrooms, oyster, raw) .
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FAQ
Does oyster mushroom or egg contain more calories in 100 grams?Egg is high in calories and oyster mushroom has 80% less calories than egg - oyster mushroom has 33 calories in 100g and egg has 143 calories.
Is oyster mushroom or egg better for protein?
Egg is a fantastic source of protein and it has 280% more protein than oyster mushroom - oyster mushroom has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and egg has 12.6g of protein.
Does oyster mushroom or egg have more carbohydrates?
By weight, oyster mushroom and egg contain similar amounts of carbs - oyster mushroom has 6.1g of carbs for 100g and egg has 0.72g of carbohydrates.
Does oyster mushroom or egg contain more potassium?
Oyster mushroom is a rich source of potassium and it has 200% more potassium than egg - oyster mushroom has 420mg of potassium in 100 grams and egg has 138mg of potassium.