Oyster Mushroom vs. Tomato Sauce
Nutrition comparison of Oyster Mushroom and Tomato Sauce
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
oyster mushroom
versus
tomato sauce
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in oyster mushroom and tomato sauce:
- Both oyster mushroom and tomato sauce are high in potassium.
- Oyster mushroom has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and folate.
- Oyster mushroom is a great source of dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Oyster Mushroom (Mushrooms, oyster, raw) and Tomato Sauce (Tomato products, canned, sauce) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Oyster mushroom and tomato sauce contain similar amounts of calories - oyster mushroom has 33 calories per 100 grams and tomato sauce has 24 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, oyster mushroom is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and similar to tomato sauce for fat. Oyster mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 32:59:9 and for tomato sauce, 17:74:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Oyster Mushroom | Tomato Sauce | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 32% | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 59% | 74% |
| Fat | 9% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Oyster mushroom and tomato sauce contain similar amounts of carbs - oyster mushroom has 6.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and tomato sauce has 5.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Oyster mushroom is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 53% more dietary fiber than tomato sauce - oyster mushroom has 2.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and tomato sauce has 1.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Oyster mushroom and tomato sauce contain similar amounts of sugar - oyster mushroom has 1.1g of sugar per 100 grams and tomato sauce has 3.6g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Oyster mushroom has 176% more protein than tomato sauce - oyster mushroom has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and tomato sauce has 1.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both oyster mushroom and tomato sauce are low in saturated fat - oyster mushroom has 0.06g of saturated fat per 100 grams and tomato sauce has 0.04g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Tomato sauce has more Vitamin C than oyster mushroom - tomato sauce has 7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and oyster mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Tomato sauce has 1000% more Vitamin A than oyster mushroom - oyster mushroom has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and tomato sauce has 22ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Oyster mushroom has more Vitamin D than tomato sauce - oyster mushroom has 29iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and tomato sauce does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Tomato sauce has more Vitamin E than oyster mushroom - tomato sauce has 1.4mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and oyster mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Tomato sauce and oyster mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - tomato sauce has 2.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and oyster mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Oyster mushroom has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and folate. Both oyster mushroom and tomato sauce contain significant amounts of Vitamin B6.
| Oyster Mushroom | Tomato Sauce | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.125 MG | 0.024 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.349 MG | 0.065 MG |
| Niacin | 4.956 MG | 0.991 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.294 MG | 0.309 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.11 MG | 0.098 MG |
| Folate | 38 UG | 9 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Tomato sauce has 367% more calcium than oyster mushroom - oyster mushroom has 3mg of calcium per 100 grams and tomato sauce has 14mg of calcium.
iron
Oyster mushroom and tomato sauce contain similar amounts of iron - oyster mushroom has 1.3mg of iron per 100 grams and tomato sauce has 0.96mg of iron.
potassium
Both oyster mushroom and tomato sauce are high in potassium. Oyster mushroom has 41% more potassium than tomato sauce - oyster mushroom has 420mg of potassium per 100 grams and tomato sauce has 297mg 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 | Tomato Sauce | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 29 UG | 259 UG |
| lycopene | ~ | 13895 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 24 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both oyster mushroom and tomato sauce contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Oyster Mushroom | Tomato Sauce | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.123 G | 0.115 G |
| Total | 0.123 G | 0.115 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 Tomato Sauce (Tomato products, canned, sauce) .
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FAQ
Does oyster mushroom or tomato sauce contain more calories in 100 grams?Oyster mushroom and tomato sauce contain similar amounts of calories - oyster mushroom has 33 calories in 100g and tomato sauce has 24 calories.
Is oyster mushroom or tomato sauce better for protein?
Oyster mushroom has 180% more protein than tomato sauce - oyster mushroom has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and tomato sauce has 1.2g of protein.
Does oyster mushroom or tomato sauce have more carbohydrates?
By weight, oyster mushroom and tomato sauce contain similar amounts of carbs - oyster mushroom has 6.1g of carbs for 100g and tomato sauce has 5.3g of carbohydrates.
Does oyster mushroom or tomato sauce contain more potassium?
Both oyster mushroom and tomato sauce are high in potassium. Oyster mushroom has 40% more potassium than tomato sauce - oyster mushroom has 420mg of potassium in 100 grams and tomato sauce has 297mg of potassium.