Oyster Mushroom vs. Lamb
Nutrition comparison of Oyster Mushroom and Cooked Lamb
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
oyster mushroom
versus
cooked
lamb
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in oyster mushroom and lamb:
- Both oyster mushroom and lamb are high in potassium.
- Lamb has more Vitamin B12.
- Lamb is an excellent source of protein.
- Oyster mushroom is a great source of dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Oyster Mushroom (Mushrooms, oyster, raw) and Lamb (Lamb, ground, cooked, broiled) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Lamb is high in calories and oyster mushroom has 88% less calories than lamb - oyster mushroom has 33 calories per 100 grams and lamb has 283 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, oyster mushroom is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to lamb per calorie. Oyster mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 32:59:9 and for lamb, 36:0:64 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Oyster Mushroom | Lamb | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 32% | 36% |
| Carbohydrates | 59% | ~ |
| Fat | 9% | 64% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Lamb has less carbohydrates than oyster mushroom - oyster mushroom has 6.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and lamb does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Oyster mushroom is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than lamb - oyster mushroom has 2.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and lamb does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Lamb has less sugar than oyster mushroom - oyster mushroom has 1.1g of sugar per 100 grams and lamb does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Lamb is an excellent source of protein and it has 648% more protein than oyster mushroom - oyster mushroom has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and lamb has 24.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Lamb is high in saturated fat and oyster mushroom has 99% less saturated fat than lamb - oyster mushroom has 0.06g of saturated fat per 100 grams and lamb has 8.1g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Oyster mushroom has less cholesterol than lamb - lamb has 97mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and oyster mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Oyster mushroom and lamb contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - oyster mushroom has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and lamb does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Oyster mushroom has 13 times more Vitamin D than lamb - oyster mushroom has 29iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and lamb has 2iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Lamb and oyster mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lamb has 0.14mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and oyster mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Lamb has more Vitamin K than oyster mushroom - lamb has 5.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and oyster mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Lamb has more Vitamin B12. Both oyster mushroom and lamb contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Oyster Mushroom | Lamb | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.125 MG | 0.1 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.349 MG | 0.25 MG |
| Niacin | 4.956 MG | 6.7 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.294 MG | 0.66 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.11 MG | 0.14 MG |
| Folate | 38 UG | 19 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 2.61 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Lamb has 633% more calcium than oyster mushroom - oyster mushroom has 3mg of calcium per 100 grams and lamb has 22mg of calcium.
iron
Lamb has 35% more iron than oyster mushroom - oyster mushroom has 1.3mg of iron per 100 grams and lamb has 1.8mg of iron.
potassium
Both oyster mushroom and lamb are high in potassium. Oyster mushroom has 24% more potassium than lamb - oyster mushroom has 420mg of potassium per 100 grams and lamb has 339mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, lamb has more linoleic acid than oyster mushroom per 100 grams.
| Oyster Mushroom | Lamb | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.123 G | 1.07 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.07 G |
| Total | 0.123 G | 1.14 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 Lamb (Lamb, ground, cooked, broiled) .
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FAQ
Does oyster mushroom or lamb contain more calories in 100 grams?Lamb is high in calories and oyster mushroom has 90% less calories than lamb - oyster mushroom has 33 calories in 100g and lamb has 283 calories.
Is oyster mushroom or lamb better for protein?
Lamb is a fantastic source of protein and it has 650% more protein than oyster mushroom - oyster mushroom has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and lamb has 24.8g of protein.
Does oyster mushroom or lamb have more carbohydrates?
By weight, lamb has fewer carbohydrates than oyster mushroom - oyster mushroom has 6.1g of carbs for 100g and lamb has no carbs..
Does oyster mushroom or lamb contain more potassium?
Both oyster mushroom and lamb are high in potassium. Oyster mushroom has 20% more potassium than lamb - oyster mushroom has 420mg of potassium in 100 grams and lamb has 339mg of potassium.