Oyster vs. Oyster Mushroom
Nutrition comparison of Oyster and Oyster Mushroom
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
oyster
versus
oyster mushroom
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in oyster and oyster mushroom:
- Oyster is a great source of calcium.
- Oyster is an excellent source of iron.
- Oyster mushroom has more riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid, however, oyster contains more Vitamin B12.
- Oyster mushroom is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Oyster mushroom is an excellent source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Oyster (Mollusks, oyster, eastern, farmed, raw) and Oyster Mushroom (Mushrooms, oyster, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Oyster mushroom has 44% less calories than oyster - oyster mushroom has 33 calories per 100 grams and oyster has 59 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, oyster is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to oyster mushroom per calorie. Oyster has a macronutrient ratio of 36:39:25 and for oyster mushroom, 32:59:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Oyster | Oyster Mushroom | |
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| Protein | 36% | 32% |
| Carbohydrates | 39% | 59% |
| Fat | 25% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Oyster mushroom and oyster contain similar amounts of carbs - oyster mushroom has 6.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and oyster has 5.5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Oyster mushroom is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than oyster - oyster mushroom has 2.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and oyster does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Oyster has less sugar than oyster mushroom - oyster mushroom has 1.1g of sugar per 100 grams and oyster does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Oyster has 58% more protein than oyster mushroom - oyster mushroom has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and oyster has 5.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both oyster mushroom and oyster are low in saturated fat - oyster mushroom has 0.06g of saturated fat per 100 grams and oyster has 0.44g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Oyster mushroom has less cholesterol than oyster - oyster has 25mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and oyster mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Oyster has more Vitamin C than oyster mushroom - oyster has 4.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and oyster mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Oyster mushroom and oyster contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - oyster mushroom has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and oyster has 8ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Oyster mushroom has more Vitamin D than oyster - oyster mushroom has 29iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and oyster does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Oyster mushroom has more riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid, however, oyster contains more Vitamin B12. Both oyster and oyster mushroom contain significant amounts of thiamin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Oyster | Oyster Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.105 MG | 0.125 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.065 MG | 0.349 MG |
| Niacin | 1.267 MG | 4.956 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.157 MG | 1.294 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06 MG | 0.11 MG |
| Folate | 18 UG | 38 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 16.2 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Oyster is a great source of calcium and it has 13 times more calcium than oyster mushroom - oyster mushroom has 3mg of calcium per 100 grams and oyster has 44mg of calcium.
iron
Oyster is an excellent source of iron and it has 335% more iron than oyster mushroom - oyster mushroom has 1.3mg of iron per 100 grams and oyster has 5.8mg of iron.
potassium
Oyster mushroom is an excellent source of potassium and it has 239% more potassium than oyster - oyster mushroom has 420mg of potassium per 100 grams and oyster has 124mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, oyster mushroom has more linoleic acid than oyster per 100 grams.
| Oyster | Oyster Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.028 G | 0.123 G |
| other omega 6 | 0.033 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.061 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: Oyster (Mollusks, oyster, eastern, farmed, raw) and Oyster Mushroom (Mushrooms, oyster, raw) .
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FAQ
Does oyster mushroom or oyster contain more calories in 100 grams?Oyster mushroom has 40% less calories than oyster - oyster mushroom has 33 calories in 100g and oyster has 59 calories.
Is oyster mushroom or oyster better for protein?
Oyster has 60% more protein than oyster mushroom - oyster mushroom has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and oyster has 5.2g of protein.
Does oyster mushroom or oyster have more carbohydrates?
By weight, oyster mushroom and oyster contain similar amounts of carbs - oyster mushroom has 6.1g of carbs for 100g and oyster has 5.5g of carbohydrates.
Does oyster mushroom or oyster contain more iron?
Oyster is an abundant source of iron and it has 340% more iron than oyster mushroom - oyster mushroom has 1.3mg of iron in 100 grams and oyster has 5.8mg of iron.
Does oyster mushroom or oyster contain more potassium?
Oyster mushroom is a rich source of potassium and it has 240% more potassium than oyster - oyster mushroom has 420mg of potassium in 100 grams and oyster has 124mg of potassium.