Oyster Mushroom vs. Pork
Nutrition comparison of Oyster Mushroom and Cooked Pork
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
oyster mushroom
versus
cooked
pork
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in oyster mushroom and pork:
- Both pork and oyster mushroom are high in potassium.
- Oyster mushroom is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Pork has more thiamin, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, oyster mushroom contains more pantothenic acid and folate.
- Pork is an excellent source of protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Oyster Mushroom (Mushrooms, oyster, raw) and Pork (Pork, fresh, ground, cooked) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Pork is high in calories and oyster mushroom has 89% less calories than pork - pork has 297 calories per 100 grams and oyster mushroom has 33 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, oyster mushroom is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to pork per calorie. Oyster mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 32:59:9 and for pork, 36:0:65 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Oyster Mushroom | Pork | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 32% | 36% |
| Carbohydrates | 59% | ~ |
| Fat | 9% | 65% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Pork has less carbohydrates than oyster mushroom - oyster mushroom has 6.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and pork does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Oyster mushroom is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than pork - oyster mushroom has 2.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and pork does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Pork has less sugar than oyster mushroom - oyster mushroom has 1.1g of sugar per 100 grams and pork does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Pork is an excellent source of protein and it has 676% more protein than oyster mushroom - pork has 25.7g of protein per 100 grams and oyster mushroom has 3.3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Pork is high in saturated fat and oyster mushroom has 99% less saturated fat than pork - pork has 7.7g of saturated fat per 100 grams and oyster mushroom has 0.06g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Oyster mushroom has less cholesterol than pork - pork has 94mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and oyster mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Pork has more Vitamin C than oyster mushroom - pork has 0.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and oyster mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Pork and oyster mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - pork has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and oyster mushroom has 2ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Pork and oyster mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - pork has 21iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and oyster mushroom has 29iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Pork and oyster mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pork has 0.21mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and oyster mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Pork has more thiamin, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, oyster mushroom contains more pantothenic acid and folate. Both oyster mushroom and pork contain significant amounts of riboflavin and niacin.
| Oyster Mushroom | Pork | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.125 MG | 0.706 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.349 MG | 0.22 MG |
| Niacin | 4.956 MG | 4.206 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.294 MG | 0.52 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.11 MG | 0.391 MG |
| Folate | 38 UG | 6 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 0.54 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Pork has 633% more calcium than oyster mushroom - pork has 22mg of calcium per 100 grams and oyster mushroom has 3mg of calcium.
iron
Pork and oyster mushroom contain similar amounts of iron - pork has 1.3mg of iron per 100 grams and oyster mushroom has 1.3mg of iron.
potassium
Both pork and oyster mushroom are high in potassium. Oyster mushroom has 16% more potassium than pork - pork has 362mg of potassium per 100 grams and oyster mushroom has 420mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, pork has more linoleic acid than oyster mushroom per 100 grams.
| Oyster Mushroom | Pork | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.123 G | 1.64 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.08 G |
| Total | 0.123 G | 1.72 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 Pork (Pork, fresh, ground, cooked) .
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FAQ
Does pork or oyster mushroom contain more calories in 100 grams?Pork is high in calories and oyster mushroom has 90% less calories than pork - pork has 297 calories in 100g and oyster mushroom has 33 calories.
Is pork or oyster mushroom better for protein?
Pork is a fantastic source of protein and it has 680% more protein than oyster mushroom - pork has 25.7g of protein per 100 grams and oyster mushroom has 3.3g of protein.
Does oyster mushroom or pork have more carbohydrates?
By weight, pork has fewer carbohydrates than oyster mushroom - oyster mushroom has 6.1g of carbs for 100g and pork has no carbs..
Does pork or oyster mushroom contain more potassium?
Both pork and oyster mushroom are high in potassium. Oyster mushroom has 20% more potassium than pork - pork has 362mg of potassium in 100 grams and oyster mushroom has 420mg of potassium.