Oyster vs. Shiitake Mushroom

Nutrition comparison of Oyster and Shiitake Mushroom


Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of oyster versus shiitake mushroom (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

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

  • Oyster has more thiamin and Vitamin B12, however, shiitake mushroom contains more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
  • Oyster is a great source of calcium.
  • Oyster is an excellent source of iron.
  • Shiitake mushroom is a great source of dietary fiber.
  • Shiitake mushroom is an excellent source of potassium.
Detailed nutritional comparison of oyster and shiitake 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: Oyster (Mollusks, oyster, eastern, farmed, raw) and Shiitake Mushroom (Mushrooms, shiitake, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Shiitake mushroom has 42% less calories than oyster - shiitake mushroom has 34 calories per 100 grams and oyster has 59 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, oyster is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to shiitake mushroom per calorie. Oyster has a macronutrient ratio of 36:39:25 and for shiitake mushroom, 22:67:11 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Oyster Shiitake Mushroom
Protein 36% 22%
Carbohydrates 39% 67%
Fat 25% 11%
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carbohydrates

Shiitake mushroom and oyster contain similar amounts of carbs - shiitake mushroom has 6.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and oyster has 5.5g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Shiitake mushroom is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than oyster - shiitake mushroom has 2.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and oyster does not contain significant amounts.

sugar

Oyster has less sugar than shiitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 2.4g of sugar per 100 grams and oyster does not contain significant amounts.

Protein

protein

Oyster has 133% more protein than shiitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 2.2g of protein per 100 grams and oyster has 5.2g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both oyster and shiitake mushroom are low in saturated fat - oyster has 0.44g of saturated fat per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.

cholesterol

Shiitake mushroom has less cholesterol than oyster - oyster has 25mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Oyster has more Vitamin C than shiitake mushroom - oyster has 4.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin A

Oyster has more Vitamin A than shiitake mushroom - oyster has 8ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin D

Shiitake mushroom has more Vitamin D than oyster - shiitake mushroom has 18iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and oyster does not contain significant amounts.

The B Vitamins

Oyster has more thiamin and Vitamin B12, however, shiitake mushroom contains more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6. Both oyster and shiitake mushroom contain significant amounts of folate.

Oyster Shiitake Mushroom
Thiamin 0.105 MG 0.015 MG
Riboflavin 0.065 MG 0.217 MG
Niacin 1.267 MG 3.877 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.157 MG 1.5 MG
Vitamin B6 0.06 MG 0.293 MG
Folate 18 UG 13 UG
Vitamin B12 16.2 UG ~

Minerals

calcium

Oyster is a great source of calcium and it has 21 times more calcium than shiitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 2mg of calcium per 100 grams and oyster has 44mg of calcium.

iron

Oyster is an excellent source of iron and it has 13 times more iron than shiitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 0.41mg of iron per 100 grams and oyster has 5.8mg of iron.

potassium

Shiitake mushroom is an excellent source of potassium and it has 145% more potassium than oyster - shiitake mushroom has 304mg of potassium per 100 grams and oyster has 124mg of potassium.




Customize your serving size


The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).

You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Oyster or Shiitake Mushroom .

Note: The specific food items compared are: Oyster (Mollusks, oyster, eastern, farmed, raw) and Shiitake Mushroom (Mushrooms, shiitake, raw) .

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FAQ

Does shiitake mushroom or oyster contain more calories in 100 grams?
Shiitake mushroom has 40% less calories than oyster - shiitake mushroom has 34 calories in 100g and oyster has 59 calories.

Is shiitake mushroom or oyster better for protein?
Oyster has 130% more protein than shiitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 2.2g of protein per 100 grams and oyster has 5.2g of protein.

Does shiitake mushroom or oyster have more carbohydrates?
By weight, shiitake mushroom and oyster contain similar amounts of carbs - shiitake mushroom has 6.8g of carbs for 100g and oyster has 5.5g of carbohydrates.

Does shiitake mushroom or oyster contain more iron?
Oyster is an abundant source of iron and it has 13 times more iron than shiitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 0.41mg of iron in 100 grams and oyster has 5.8mg of iron.

Does shiitake mushroom or oyster contain more potassium?
Shiitake mushroom is a rich source of potassium and it has 150% more potassium than oyster - shiitake mushroom has 304mg of potassium in 100 grams and oyster has 124mg of potassium.