Oyster Mushroom vs. Red Bell Pepper
Nutrition comparison of Oyster Mushroom and Red Bell Pepper
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
oyster mushroom
versus
red bell pepper
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in oyster mushroom and red bell pepper:
- Both oyster mushroom and red bell pepper are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Oyster mushroom has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid, however, red bell pepper contains more Vitamin B6.
- Red bell pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin A and Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Oyster Mushroom (Mushrooms, oyster, raw) and Red Bell Pepper (Peppers, sweet, red, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Oyster mushroom and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of calories - oyster mushroom has 33 calories per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 26 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, oyster mushroom is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and similar to red bell pepper for fat. Oyster mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 32:59:9 and for red bell pepper, 13:78:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Oyster Mushroom | Red Bell Pepper | |
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| Protein | 32% | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 59% | 78% |
| Fat | 9% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Oyster mushroom and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of carbs - oyster mushroom has 6.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both oyster mushroom and red bell pepper are high in dietary fiber. Oyster mushroom has a little more dietary fiber (10%) than red bell pepper by weight - oyster mushroom has 2.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 2.1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Oyster mushroom and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of sugar - oyster mushroom has 1.1g of sugar per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 4.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Oyster mushroom has 234% more protein than red bell pepper - oyster mushroom has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 0.99g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both oyster mushroom and red bell pepper are low in saturated fat - oyster mushroom has 0.06g of saturated fat per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 0.06g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Red bell pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than oyster mushroom - red bell pepper has 127.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and oyster mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Red bell pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 77 times more Vitamin A than oyster mushroom - oyster mushroom has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 157ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Oyster mushroom has more Vitamin D than red bell pepper - oyster mushroom has 29iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and red bell pepper does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Red bell pepper has more Vitamin E than oyster mushroom - red bell pepper has 1.6mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and oyster mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Red bell pepper and oyster mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - red bell pepper has 4.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and oyster mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Oyster mushroom has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid, however, red bell pepper contains more Vitamin B6. Both oyster mushroom and red bell pepper contain significant amounts of folate.
| Oyster Mushroom | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.125 MG | 0.054 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.349 MG | 0.085 MG |
| Niacin | 4.956 MG | 0.979 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.294 MG | 0.317 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.11 MG | 0.291 MG |
| Folate | 38 UG | 46 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Oyster mushroom and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of calcium - oyster mushroom has 3mg of calcium per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 7mg of calcium.
iron
Oyster mushroom has 209% more iron than red bell pepper - oyster mushroom has 1.3mg of iron per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 0.43mg of iron.
potassium
Both oyster mushroom and red bell pepper are high in potassium. Oyster mushroom has 99% more potassium than red bell pepper - oyster mushroom has 420mg of potassium per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 211mg 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 | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 29 UG | 1624 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 20 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 51 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both oyster mushroom and red bell pepper contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Oyster Mushroom | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.123 G | 0.1 G |
| Total | 0.123 G | 0.1 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 Red Bell Pepper (Peppers, sweet, red, raw) .
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FAQ
Does oyster mushroom or red bell pepper contain more calories in 100 grams?Oyster mushroom and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of calories - oyster mushroom has 33 calories in 100g and red bell pepper has 26 calories.
Is oyster mushroom or red bell pepper better for protein?
Oyster mushroom has 230% more protein than red bell pepper - oyster mushroom has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 0.99g of protein.
Does oyster mushroom or red bell pepper have more carbohydrates?
By weight, oyster mushroom and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of carbs - oyster mushroom has 6.1g of carbs for 100g and red bell pepper has 6g of carbohydrates.
Does oyster mushroom or red bell pepper contain more potassium?
Both oyster mushroom and red bell pepper are high in potassium. Oyster mushroom has 100% more potassium than red bell pepper - oyster mushroom has 420mg of potassium in 100 grams and red bell pepper has 211mg of potassium.