Milk vs. Oyster Mushroom
Nutrition comparison of Milk and Oyster Mushroom
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
milk
versus
oyster mushroom
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in milk and oyster mushroom:
- Milk is an excellent source of calcium.
- Oyster mushroom has 19.2 times less saturated fat than milk.
- Oyster mushroom has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, milk 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: Milk (Milk, reduced fat, fluid, 2% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D) and Oyster Mushroom (Mushrooms, oyster, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Oyster mushroom and milk contain similar amounts of calories - oyster mushroom has 33 calories per 100 grams and milk has 50 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, milk is lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to oyster mushroom per calorie. Milk has a macronutrient ratio of 27:38:35 and for oyster mushroom, 32:59:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Milk | Oyster Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 27% | 32% |
| Carbohydrates | 38% | 59% |
| Fat | 35% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Oyster mushroom and milk contain similar amounts of carbs - oyster mushroom has 6.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and milk has 4.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Oyster mushroom is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than milk - oyster mushroom has 2.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and milk does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Oyster mushroom and milk contain similar amounts of sugar - oyster mushroom has 1.1g of sugar per 100 grams and milk has 5.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Oyster mushroom and milk contain similar amounts of protein - oyster mushroom has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and milk has 3.3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Oyster mushroom has 19.2 times less saturated fat than milk - oyster mushroom has 0.06g of saturated fat per 100 grams and milk has 1.3g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both milk and oyster mushroom are low in trans fat - milk has 0.09g of trans fat per 100 grams and oyster mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Both milk and oyster mushroom are low in cholesterol - milk has 8mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and oyster mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Milk and oyster mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - milk has 0.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and oyster mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Milk has 26 times more Vitamin A than oyster mushroom - oyster mushroom has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and milk has 55ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Milk has 69% more Vitamin D than oyster mushroom - oyster mushroom has 29iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and milk has 49iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Milk and oyster mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - milk has 0.03mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and oyster mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Milk and oyster mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - milk has 0.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and oyster mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Oyster mushroom has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, milk contains more Vitamin B12. Both milk and oyster mushroom contain significant amounts of riboflavin.
| Milk | Oyster Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.039 MG | 0.125 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.185 MG | 0.349 MG |
| Niacin | 0.092 MG | 4.956 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.356 MG | 1.294 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.038 MG | 0.11 MG |
| Folate | 5 UG | 38 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.53 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Milk is an excellent source of calcium and it has 39 times more calcium than oyster mushroom - oyster mushroom has 3mg of calcium per 100 grams and milk has 120mg of calcium.
iron
Oyster mushroom has 65 times more iron than milk - oyster mushroom has 1.3mg of iron per 100 grams and milk has 0.02mg of iron.
potassium
Oyster mushroom is an excellent source of potassium and it has 200% more potassium than milk - oyster mushroom has 420mg of potassium per 100 grams and milk has 140mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both milk and oyster mushroom contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Milk | Oyster Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.004 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.062 G | 0.123 G |
| Total | 0.066 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: Milk (Milk, reduced fat, fluid, 2% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D) and Oyster Mushroom (Mushrooms, oyster, raw) .
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FAQ
Does oyster mushroom or milk contain more calories in 100 grams?Oyster mushroom and milk contain similar amounts of calories - oyster mushroom has 33 calories in 100g and milk has 50 calories.
Is oyster mushroom or milk better for protein?
Oyster mushroom and milk contain similar amounts of protein - oyster mushroom has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and milk has 3.3g of protein.
Does oyster mushroom or milk have more carbohydrates?
By weight, oyster mushroom and milk contain similar amounts of carbs - oyster mushroom has 6.1g of carbs for 100g and milk has 4.8g of carbohydrates.
Does oyster mushroom or milk contain more calcium?
Milk is a rich source of calcium and it has 39 times more calcium than oyster mushroom - oyster mushroom has 3mg of calcium in 100 grams and milk has 120mg of calcium.
Does oyster mushroom or milk contain more potassium?
Oyster mushroom is a rich source of potassium and it has 200% more potassium than milk - oyster mushroom has 420mg of potassium in 100 grams and milk has 140mg of potassium.