Parmesan Cheese vs. Oyster Mushroom
Nutrition comparison of Parmesan Cheese and Oyster Mushroom
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
parmesan cheese
versus
oyster mushroom
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in parmesan cheese and oyster mushroom:
- Oyster mushroom has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid and folate, however, parmesan cheese contains more Vitamin B12.
- Oyster mushroom is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Oyster mushroom is an excellent source of potassium.
- Parmesan cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A, calcium and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Parmesan Cheese (Cheese, parmesan, hard) and Oyster Mushroom (Mushrooms, oyster, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Parmesan cheese is high in calories and oyster mushroom has 92% less calories than parmesan cheese - oyster mushroom has 33 calories per 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 392 calories.
| Parmesan Cheese | Oyster Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 37% | 32% |
| Carbohydrates | 3% | 59% |
| Fat | 59% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Oyster mushroom and parmesan cheese contain similar amounts of carbs - oyster mushroom has 6.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 3.2g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Oyster mushroom is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than parmesan cheese - oyster mushroom has 2.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and parmesan cheese does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Oyster mushroom and parmesan cheese contain similar amounts of sugar - oyster mushroom has 1.1g of sugar per 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 0.11g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Parmesan cheese is an excellent source of protein and it has 980% more protein than oyster mushroom - oyster mushroom has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 35.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Parmesan cheese is high in saturated fat and oyster mushroom has 100% less saturated fat than parmesan cheese - oyster mushroom has 0.06g of saturated fat per 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 14.9g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Oyster mushroom has less cholesterol than parmesan cheese - parmesan cheese has 68mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and oyster mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Parmesan cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 102 times more Vitamin A than oyster mushroom - oyster mushroom has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 207ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Oyster mushroom and parmesan cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - oyster mushroom has 29iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 19iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Parmesan cheese and oyster mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - parmesan cheese has 0.22mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and oyster mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Parmesan cheese and oyster mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - parmesan cheese has 1.7ug 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 and folate, however, parmesan cheese contains more Vitamin B12. Both parmesan cheese and oyster mushroom contain significant amounts of riboflavin and Vitamin B6.
| Parmesan Cheese | Oyster Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.039 MG | 0.125 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.332 MG | 0.349 MG |
| Niacin | 0.271 MG | 4.956 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.453 MG | 1.294 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.091 MG | 0.11 MG |
| Folate | 7 UG | 38 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.2 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Parmesan cheese is an excellent source of calcium and it has 393 times more calcium than oyster mushroom - oyster mushroom has 3mg of calcium per 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 1184mg of calcium.
iron
Oyster mushroom has 62% more iron than parmesan cheese - oyster mushroom has 1.3mg of iron per 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 0.82mg of iron.
potassium
Oyster mushroom is an excellent source of potassium and it has 357% more potassium than parmesan cheese - oyster mushroom has 420mg of potassium per 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 92mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, parmesan cheese has more linoleic acid than oyster mushroom per 100 grams.
| Parmesan Cheese | Oyster Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.272 G | 0.123 G |
| Total | 0.272 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: Parmesan Cheese (Cheese, parmesan, hard) and Oyster Mushroom (Mushrooms, oyster, raw) .
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FAQ
Does oyster mushroom or parmesan cheese contain more calories in 100 grams?Parmesan cheese is high in calories and oyster mushroom has 90% less calories than parmesan cheese - oyster mushroom has 33 calories in 100g and parmesan cheese has 392 calories.
Is oyster mushroom or parmesan cheese better for protein?
Parmesan cheese is a fantastic source of protein and it has 980% more protein than oyster mushroom - oyster mushroom has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 35.8g of protein.
Does oyster mushroom or parmesan cheese have more carbohydrates?
By weight, oyster mushroom and parmesan cheese contain similar amounts of carbs - oyster mushroom has 6.1g of carbs for 100g and parmesan cheese has 3.2g of carbohydrates.
Does oyster mushroom or parmesan cheese contain more calcium?
Parmesan cheese is a rich source of calcium and it has 393 times more calcium than oyster mushroom - oyster mushroom has 3mg of calcium in 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 1184mg of calcium.
Does oyster mushroom or parmesan cheese contain more potassium?
Oyster mushroom is a rich source of potassium and it has 360% more potassium than parmesan cheese - oyster mushroom has 420mg of potassium in 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 92mg of potassium.