Oats vs. Oyster Mushroom
Nutrition comparison of Oats and Oyster Mushroom
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
oats
versus
oyster mushroom
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in oats and oyster mushroom:
- Both oyster mushroom and oats are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Oat has more thiamin, however, oyster mushroom contains more riboflavin and niacin.
- Oat is a great source of calcium.
- Oat is an excellent source of iron and protein.
- Oyster mushroom has 18.6 times less saturated fat than oat.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Oats (Oats (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)) and Oyster Mushroom (Mushrooms, oyster, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Oat is high in calories and oyster mushroom has 92% less calories than oat - oyster mushroom has 33 calories per 100 grams and oat has 389 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, oats is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and heavier in fat compared to oyster mushroom per calorie. Oats has a macronutrient ratio of 17:67:16 and for oyster mushroom, 32:59:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Oats | Oyster Mushroom | |
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| Protein | 17% | 32% |
| Carbohydrates | 67% | 59% |
| Fat | 16% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Oat is high in carbohydrates and oyster mushroom has 91% less carbohydrates than oat - oyster mushroom has 6.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and oat has 66.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both oyster mushroom and oats are high in dietary fiber. Oat has 361% more dietary fiber than oyster mushroom - oyster mushroom has 2.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and oat has 10.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Oat has less sugar than oyster mushroom - oyster mushroom has 1.1g of sugar per 100 grams and oat does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Oat is an excellent source of protein and it has 410% more protein than oyster mushroom - oyster mushroom has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and oat has 16.9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Oyster mushroom has 18.6 times less saturated fat than oat - oyster mushroom has 0.06g of saturated fat per 100 grams and oat has 1.2g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Oyster mushroom and oats contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - oyster mushroom has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and oat does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Oyster mushroom has more Vitamin D than oat - oyster mushroom has 29iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and oat does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Oat has more thiamin, however, oyster mushroom contains more riboflavin and niacin. Both oats and oyster mushroom contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Oats | Oyster Mushroom | |
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| Thiamin | 0.763 MG | 0.125 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.139 MG | 0.349 MG |
| Niacin | 0.961 MG | 4.956 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.349 MG | 1.294 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.119 MG | 0.11 MG |
| Folate | 56 UG | 38 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Oat 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 oat has 54mg of calcium.
iron
Oat is an excellent source of iron and it has 255% more iron than oyster mushroom - oyster mushroom has 1.3mg of iron per 100 grams and oat has 4.7mg of iron.
potassium
Both oyster mushroom and oats are high in potassium. Oyster mushroom is very similar to oyster mushroom for potassium - oyster mushroom has 420mg of potassium per 100 grams and oat has 429mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, oat has more linoleic acid than oyster mushroom per 100 grams.
| Oats | Oyster Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 2.424 G | 0.123 G |
| Total | 2.424 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: Oats (Oats (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)) and Oyster Mushroom (Mushrooms, oyster, raw) .
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FAQ
Does oyster mushroom or oats contain more calories in 100 grams?Oat is high in calories and oyster mushroom has 90% less calories than oat - oyster mushroom has 33 calories in 100g and oat has 389 calories.
Is oyster mushroom or oats better for protein?
Oat is a fantastic source of protein and it has 410% more protein than oyster mushroom - oyster mushroom has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and oat has 16.9g of protein.
Does oyster mushroom or oats have more carbohydrates?
By weight, oat is high in carbohydrates and oyster mushroom has 90% fewer carbohydrates than oat - oyster mushroom has 6.1g of carbs for 100g and oat has 66.3g of carbohydrates.
Does oyster mushroom or oats contain more iron?
Oat is an abundant source of iron and it has 260% more iron than oyster mushroom - oyster mushroom has 1.3mg of iron in 100 grams and oat has 4.7mg of iron.
Does oyster mushroom or oats contain more potassium?
Both oyster mushroom and oats are high in potassium. Oyster mushroom is very similar to oyster mushroom for potassium - oyster mushroom has 420mg of potassium in 100 grams and oat has 429mg of potassium.