Oyster Mushroom vs. Peas
Nutrition comparison of Oyster Mushroom and Peas
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
oyster mushroom
versus
peas
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in oyster mushroom and peas:
- Both oyster mushroom and peas are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Oyster mushroom has 4.1 times less sugar than pea.
- Oyster mushroom has 58% less carbohydrates than pea.
- Oyster mushroom has 59% less calories than pea.
- Pea has more thiamin, however, oyster mushroom contains more riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid.
- Pea is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Oyster Mushroom (Mushrooms, oyster, raw) and Peas (Peas, green, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Oyster mushroom has 59% less calories than pea - oyster mushroom has 33 calories per 100 grams and pea has 81 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, oyster mushroom is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to peas per calorie. Oyster mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 32:59:9 and for peas, 26:69:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Oyster Mushroom | Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 32% | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 59% | 69% |
| Fat | 9% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Oyster mushroom has 58% less carbohydrates than pea - oyster mushroom has 6.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and pea has 14.5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both oyster mushroom and peas are high in dietary fiber. Pea has 148% more dietary fiber than oyster mushroom - oyster mushroom has 2.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and pea has 5.7g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Oyster mushroom has 4.1 times less sugar than pea - oyster mushroom has 1.1g of sugar per 100 grams and pea has 5.7g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Pea has 64% more protein than oyster mushroom - oyster mushroom has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and pea has 5.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both oyster mushroom and peas are low in saturated fat - oyster mushroom has 0.06g of saturated fat per 100 grams and pea has 0.07g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Pea is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than oyster mushroom - pea has 40mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and oyster mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Pea has 18 times more Vitamin A than oyster mushroom - oyster mushroom has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and pea has 38ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Oyster mushroom has more Vitamin D than pea - oyster mushroom has 29iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and pea does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Peas and oyster mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pea has 0.13mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and oyster mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Pea has more Vitamin K than oyster mushroom - pea has 24.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and oyster mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Pea has more thiamin, however, oyster mushroom contains more riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid. Both oyster mushroom and peas contain significant amounts of Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Oyster Mushroom | Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.125 MG | 0.266 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.349 MG | 0.132 MG |
| Niacin | 4.956 MG | 2.09 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.294 MG | 0.104 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.11 MG | 0.169 MG |
| Folate | 38 UG | 65 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Pea has 733% more calcium than oyster mushroom - oyster mushroom has 3mg of calcium per 100 grams and pea has 25mg of calcium.
iron
Oyster mushroom and peas contain similar amounts of iron - oyster mushroom has 1.3mg of iron per 100 grams and pea has 1.5mg of iron.
potassium
Both oyster mushroom and peas are high in potassium. Oyster mushroom has 72% more potassium than pea - oyster mushroom has 420mg of potassium per 100 grams and pea has 244mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
carotenoids
Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]
For specific types of carotenoids,
| Oyster Mushroom | Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 29 UG | 449 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 21 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 2477 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both oyster mushroom and peas contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Oyster Mushroom | Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.123 G | 0.152 G |
| Total | 0.123 G | 0.152 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 Peas (Peas, green, raw) .
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FAQ
Does oyster mushroom or peas contain more calories in 100 grams?Oyster mushroom has 60% less calories than pea - oyster mushroom has 33 calories in 100g and pea has 81 calories.
Is oyster mushroom or peas better for protein?
Pea has 60% more protein than oyster mushroom - oyster mushroom has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and pea has 5.4g of protein.
Does oyster mushroom or peas have more carbohydrates?
By weight, oyster mushroom has 60% fewer carbohydrates than pea - oyster mushroom has 6.1g of carbs for 100g and pea has 14.5g of carbohydrates.
Does oyster mushroom or peas contain more potassium?
Both oyster mushroom and peas are high in potassium. Oyster mushroom has 70% more potassium than pea - oyster mushroom has 420mg of potassium in 100 grams and pea has 244mg of potassium.