Oyster Mushroom vs. Green Bean
Nutrition comparison of Oyster Mushroom and Green Bean
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
oyster mushroom
versus
green bean
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in oyster mushroom and green bean:
- Both oyster mushroom and green bean are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Green bean has signficantly more calcium than oyster mushroom.
- Green bean is a great source of Vitamin C.
- Oyster mushroom has more riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Oyster Mushroom (Mushrooms, oyster, raw) and Green Bean (Beans, snap, green, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Oyster mushroom and green bean contain similar amounts of calories - oyster mushroom has 33 calories per 100 grams and green bean has 31 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, oyster mushroom is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to green bean per calorie. Oyster mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 32:59:9 and for green bean, 20:76:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Oyster Mushroom | Green Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 32% | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 59% | 76% |
| Fat | 9% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Oyster mushroom and green bean contain similar amounts of carbs - oyster mushroom has 6.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and green bean has 7g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both oyster mushroom and green bean are high in dietary fiber. Green bean has 17% more dietary fiber than oyster mushroom - oyster mushroom has 2.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and green bean has 2.7g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Oyster mushroom and green bean contain similar amounts of sugar - oyster mushroom has 1.1g of sugar per 100 grams and green bean has 3.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Oyster mushroom and green bean contain similar amounts of protein - oyster mushroom has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and green bean has 1.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both oyster mushroom and green bean are low in saturated fat - oyster mushroom has 0.06g of saturated fat per 100 grams and green bean has 0.05g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Green bean is a great source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than oyster mushroom - green bean has 12.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and oyster mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Green bean has 16 times more Vitamin A than oyster mushroom - oyster mushroom has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and green bean has 35ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Oyster mushroom has more Vitamin D than green bean - oyster mushroom has 29iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and green bean does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Green bean has more Vitamin E than oyster mushroom - green bean has 0.41mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and oyster mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Green bean has more Vitamin K than oyster mushroom - green bean has 43ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and oyster mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Oyster mushroom has more riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid. Both oyster mushroom and green bean contain significant amounts of thiamin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Oyster Mushroom | Green Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.125 MG | 0.082 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.349 MG | 0.104 MG |
| Niacin | 4.956 MG | 0.734 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.294 MG | 0.225 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.11 MG | 0.141 MG |
| Folate | 38 UG | 33 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Green bean has signficantly more calcium than oyster mushroom - oyster mushroom has 3mg of calcium per 100 grams and green bean has 37mg of calcium.
iron
Oyster mushroom and green bean contain similar amounts of iron - oyster mushroom has 1.3mg of iron per 100 grams and green bean has 1mg of iron.
potassium
Both oyster mushroom and green bean are high in potassium. Oyster mushroom has 99% more potassium than green bean - oyster mushroom has 420mg of potassium per 100 grams and green bean has 211mg 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,
| Oyster Mushroom | Green Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 29 UG | 379 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 69 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 640 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, oyster mushroom has more linoleic acid than green bean per 100 grams.
| Oyster Mushroom | Green Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.123 G | 0.044 G |
| Total | 0.123 G | 0.044 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: Oyster Mushroom (Mushrooms, oyster, raw) and Green Bean (Beans, snap, green, raw) .
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FAQ
Does oyster mushroom or green bean contain more calories in 100 grams?Oyster mushroom and green bean contain similar amounts of calories - oyster mushroom has 33 calories in 100g and green bean has 31 calories.
Is oyster mushroom or green bean better for protein?
Oyster mushroom and green bean contain similar amounts of protein - oyster mushroom has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and green bean has 1.8g of protein.
Does oyster mushroom or green bean have more carbohydrates?
By weight, oyster mushroom and green bean contain similar amounts of carbs - oyster mushroom has 6.1g of carbs for 100g and green bean has 7g of carbohydrates.
Does oyster mushroom or green bean contain more potassium?
Both oyster mushroom and green bean are high in potassium. Oyster mushroom has 100% more potassium than green bean - oyster mushroom has 420mg of potassium in 100 grams and green bean has 211mg of potassium.