Oyster Mushroom vs. Maple Syrup
Nutrition comparison of Oyster Mushroom and Maple Syrup
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
oyster mushroom
versus
maple syrup
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in oyster mushroom and maple syrup:
- Both oyster mushroom and maple syrup are high in potassium.
- Maple syrup has more riboflavin, however, oyster mushroom contains more niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Maple syrup is an excellent source of calcium.
- Oyster mushroom is a great source of dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Oyster Mushroom (Mushrooms, oyster, raw) and Maple Syrup (Syrups, maple) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Maple syrup is high in calories and oyster mushroom has 87% less calories than maple syrup - oyster mushroom has 33 calories per 100 grams and maple syrup has 260 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, oyster mushroom is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to maple syrup per calorie. Oyster mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 32:59:9 and for maple syrup, 0:100:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Oyster Mushroom | Maple Syrup | |
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| Protein | 32% | ~ |
| Carbohydrates | 59% | 100% |
| Fat | 9% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Maple syrup is high in carbohydrates and oyster mushroom has 91% less carbohydrates than maple syrup - oyster mushroom has 6.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and maple syrup has 67g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Oyster mushroom is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than maple syrup - oyster mushroom has 2.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and maple syrup does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Maple syrup is high in sugar and oyster mushroom has 98% less sugar than maple syrup - oyster mushroom has 1.1g of sugar per 100 grams and maple syrup has 60.5g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Oyster mushroom has 81 times more protein than maple syrup - oyster mushroom has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and maple syrup has 0.04g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both oyster mushroom and maple syrup are low in saturated fat - oyster mushroom has 0.06g of saturated fat per 100 grams and maple syrup has 0.01g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Oyster mushroom and maple syrup contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - oyster mushroom has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and maple syrup does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Oyster mushroom has more Vitamin D than maple syrup - oyster mushroom has 29iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and maple syrup does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Maple syrup has more riboflavin, however, oyster mushroom contains more niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both oyster mushroom and maple syrup contain significant amounts of thiamin.
| Oyster Mushroom | Maple Syrup | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.125 MG | 0.066 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.349 MG | 1.27 MG |
| Niacin | 4.956 MG | 0.081 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.294 MG | 0.036 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.11 MG | 0.002 MG |
| Folate | 38 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Maple syrup is an excellent source of calcium and it has 33 times more calcium than oyster mushroom - oyster mushroom has 3mg of calcium per 100 grams and maple syrup has 102mg of calcium.
iron
Oyster mushroom has 11 times more iron than maple syrup - oyster mushroom has 1.3mg of iron per 100 grams and maple syrup has 0.11mg of iron.
potassium
Both oyster mushroom and maple syrup are high in potassium. Oyster mushroom has 98% more potassium than maple syrup - oyster mushroom has 420mg of potassium per 100 grams and maple syrup has 212mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, oyster mushroom has more linoleic acid than maple syrup per 100 grams.
| Oyster Mushroom | Maple Syrup | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.123 G | 0.017 G |
| Total | 0.123 G | 0.017 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 Maple Syrup (Syrups, maple) .
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FAQ
Does oyster mushroom or maple syrup contain more calories in 100 grams?Maple syrup is high in calories and oyster mushroom has 90% less calories than maple syrup - oyster mushroom has 33 calories in 100g and maple syrup has 260 calories.
Is oyster mushroom or maple syrup better for protein?
Oyster mushroom has 81 times more protein than maple syrup - oyster mushroom has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and maple syrup has 0.04g of protein.
Does oyster mushroom or maple syrup have more carbohydrates?
By weight, maple syrup is high in carbohydrates and oyster mushroom has 90% fewer carbohydrates than maple syrup - oyster mushroom has 6.1g of carbs for 100g and maple syrup has 67g of carbohydrates.
Does oyster mushroom or maple syrup contain more calcium?
Maple syrup is a rich source of calcium and it has 33 times more calcium than oyster mushroom - oyster mushroom has 3mg of calcium in 100 grams and maple syrup has 102mg of calcium.
Does oyster mushroom or maple syrup contain more potassium?
Both oyster mushroom and maple syrup are high in potassium. Oyster mushroom has 100% more potassium than maple syrup - oyster mushroom has 420mg of potassium in 100 grams and maple syrup has 212mg of potassium.