Soy Milk vs. Oyster Mushroom

Nutrition comparison of Soy 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 soy milk versus oyster mushroom (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in soy milk and oyster mushroom:

  • Oyster mushroom has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, soy milk contains more Vitamin B12.
  • Oyster mushroom is a great source of dietary fiber.
  • Oyster mushroom is an excellent source of potassium.
  • Soy milk is an excellent source of calcium.
Detailed nutritional comparison of soy milk and oyster mushroom is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Soy Milk (Soy milk, fortified) and Oyster Mushroom (Mushrooms, oyster, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Oyster mushroom and soy milk contain similar amounts of calories - oyster mushroom has 33 calories per 100 grams and soy milk has 43 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, soy milk is lighter in protein, lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to oyster mushroom per calorie. Soy milk has a macronutrient ratio of 24:46:31 and for oyster mushroom, 32:59:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Soy Milk Oyster Mushroom
Protein 24% 32%
Carbohydrates 46% 59%
Fat 31% 9%
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carbohydrates

Oyster mushroom and soy milk contain similar amounts of carbs - oyster mushroom has 6.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and soy milk has 4.9g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Oyster mushroom is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 10 times more dietary fiber than soy milk - oyster mushroom has 2.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and soy milk has 0.2g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Oyster mushroom and soy milk contain similar amounts of sugar - oyster mushroom has 1.1g of sugar per 100 grams and soy milk has 3.7g of sugar.

Protein

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Oyster mushroom and soy milk contain similar amounts of protein - oyster mushroom has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and soy milk has 2.6g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both oyster mushroom and soy milk are low in saturated fat - oyster mushroom has 0.06g of saturated fat per 100 grams and soy milk has 0.21g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin A

Soy milk has 26 times more Vitamin A than oyster mushroom - oyster mushroom has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and soy milk has 55ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin D

Oyster mushroom has more Vitamin D than soy milk - oyster mushroom has 29iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and soy milk does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin E

Soy milk and oyster mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - soy milk has 0.11mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and oyster mushroom does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin K

Soy milk and oyster mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - soy milk has 3ug 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, soy milk contains more Vitamin B12. Both soy milk and oyster mushroom contain significant amounts of riboflavin.

Soy Milk Oyster Mushroom
Thiamin 0.029 MG 0.125 MG
Riboflavin 0.184 MG 0.349 MG
Niacin 0.425 MG 4.956 MG
Pantothenic acid ~ 1.294 MG
Vitamin B6 0.031 MG 0.11 MG
Folate 9 UG 38 UG
Vitamin B12 0.85 UG ~

Minerals

calcium

Soy milk is an excellent source of calcium and it has 40 times more calcium than oyster mushroom - oyster mushroom has 3mg of calcium per 100 grams and soy milk has 123mg of calcium.

iron

Oyster mushroom has 217% more iron than soy milk - oyster mushroom has 1.3mg of iron per 100 grams and soy milk has 0.42mg of iron.

potassium

Oyster mushroom is an excellent source of potassium and it has 244% more potassium than soy milk - oyster mushroom has 420mg of potassium per 100 grams and soy milk has 122mg 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,

Soy Milk Oyster Mushroom
beta-carotene 2 UG 29 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, soy milk has more linoleic acid than oyster mushroom per 100 grams.

Soy Milk Oyster Mushroom
linoleic acid 0.584 G 0.123 G
Total 0.584 G 0.123 G



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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: Soy Milk (Soy milk, fortified) and Oyster Mushroom (Mushrooms, oyster, raw) .

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FAQ

Does oyster mushroom or soy milk contain more calories in 100 grams?
Oyster mushroom and soy milk contain similar amounts of calories - oyster mushroom has 33 calories in 100g and soy milk has 43 calories.

Is oyster mushroom or soy milk better for protein?
Oyster mushroom and soy milk contain similar amounts of protein - oyster mushroom has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and soy milk has 2.6g of protein.

Does oyster mushroom or soy milk have more carbohydrates?
By weight, oyster mushroom and soy milk contain similar amounts of carbs - oyster mushroom has 6.1g of carbs for 100g and soy milk has 4.9g of carbohydrates.

Does oyster mushroom or soy milk contain more calcium?
Soy milk is a rich source of calcium and it has 40 times more calcium than oyster mushroom - oyster mushroom has 3mg of calcium in 100 grams and soy milk has 123mg of calcium.

Does oyster mushroom or soy milk contain more potassium?
Oyster mushroom is a rich source of potassium and it has 240% more potassium than soy milk - oyster mushroom has 420mg of potassium in 100 grams and soy milk has 122mg of potassium.