Oyster Mushroom vs. Shiitake Mushroom
Nutrition comparison of Oyster Mushroom 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 mushroom
versus
shiitake mushroom
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in oyster mushroom and shiitake mushroom:
- Both oyster mushroom and shiitake mushroom are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Oyster mushroom has more thiamin and folate, however, shiitake mushroom contains more Vitamin B6.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Oyster Mushroom (Mushrooms, oyster, raw) and Shiitake Mushroom (Mushrooms, shiitake, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Oyster mushroom and shiitake mushroom contain similar amounts of calories - oyster mushroom has 33 calories per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom has 34 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, oyster mushroom is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and similar to shiitake mushroom for fat. Oyster mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 32:59:9 and for shiitake mushroom, 21:68:12 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Oyster Mushroom | Shiitake Mushroom | |
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| Protein | 32% | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 59% | 68% |
| Fat | 9% | 12% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Oyster mushroom and shiitake mushroom contain similar amounts of carbs - oyster mushroom has 6.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom has 6.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both oyster mushroom and shiitake mushroom are high in dietary fiber. Oyster mushroom is very similar to oyster mushroom for dietary fiber - oyster mushroom has 2.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom has 2.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Oyster mushroom and shiitake mushroom contain similar amounts of sugar - oyster mushroom has 1.1g of sugar per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom has 2.4g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Oyster mushroom and shiitake mushroom contain similar amounts of protein - oyster mushroom has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom has 2.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both oyster mushroom and shiitake mushroom are low in saturated fat - oyster mushroom has 0.06g of saturated fat per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Oyster mushroom and shiitake mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - oyster mushroom has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Oyster mushroom and shiitake mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - oyster mushroom has 29iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom has 18iu of Vitamin D.
The B Vitamins
Oyster mushroom has more thiamin and folate, however, shiitake mushroom contains more Vitamin B6. Both oyster mushroom and shiitake mushroom contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid.
| Oyster Mushroom | Shiitake Mushroom | |
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| Thiamin | 0.125 MG | 0.015 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.349 MG | 0.217 MG |
| Niacin | 4.956 MG | 3.877 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.294 MG | 1.5 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.11 MG | 0.293 MG |
| Folate | 38 UG | 13 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Oyster mushroom and shiitake mushroom contain similar amounts of calcium - oyster mushroom has 3mg of calcium per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom has 2mg of calcium.
iron
Oyster mushroom has 224% more iron than shiitake mushroom - oyster mushroom has 1.3mg of iron per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom has 0.41mg of iron.
potassium
Both oyster mushroom and shiitake mushroom are high in potassium. Oyster mushroom has 38% more potassium than shiitake mushroom - oyster mushroom has 420mg of potassium per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom has 304mg of potassium.
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 Shiitake Mushroom (Mushrooms, shiitake, raw) .
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FAQ
Does oyster mushroom or shiitake mushroom contain more calories in 100 grams?Oyster mushroom and shiitake mushroom contain similar amounts of calories - oyster mushroom has 33 calories in 100g and shiitake mushroom has 34 calories.
Is oyster mushroom or shiitake mushroom better for protein?
Oyster mushroom and shiitake mushroom contain similar amounts of protein - oyster mushroom has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom has 2.2g of protein.
Does oyster mushroom or shiitake mushroom have more carbohydrates?
By weight, oyster mushroom and shiitake mushroom contain similar amounts of carbs - oyster mushroom has 6.1g of carbs for 100g and shiitake mushroom has 6.8g of carbohydrates.
Does oyster mushroom or shiitake mushroom contain more potassium?
Both oyster mushroom and shiitake mushroom are high in potassium. Oyster mushroom has 40% more potassium than shiitake mushroom - oyster mushroom has 420mg of potassium in 100 grams and shiitake mushroom has 304mg of potassium.