Oyster Mushroom vs. Tomato
Nutrition comparison of Oyster Mushroom and Tomato
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
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in oyster mushroom and tomato:
- Both oyster mushroom and tomato are high in potassium.
- Oyster mushroom has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and folate.
- Oyster mushroom is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Tomato is a great source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Oyster Mushroom (Mushrooms, oyster, raw) and Tomato (Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Oyster mushroom and tomato contain similar amounts of calories - oyster mushroom has 33 calories per 100 grams and tomato has 18 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, oyster mushroom is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and similar to tomato for fat. Oyster mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 32:59:9 and for tomato, 17:75:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Oyster Mushroom | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 32% | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 59% | 75% |
| Fat | 9% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Oyster mushroom and tomato contain similar amounts of carbs - oyster mushroom has 6.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and tomato has 3.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Oyster mushroom is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 92% more dietary fiber than tomato - oyster mushroom has 2.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and tomato has 1.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Oyster mushroom and tomato contain similar amounts of sugar - oyster mushroom has 1.1g of sugar per 100 grams and tomato has 2.6g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Oyster mushroom has 276% more protein than tomato - oyster mushroom has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and tomato has 0.88g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both oyster mushroom and tomato are low in saturated fat - oyster mushroom has 0.06g of saturated fat per 100 grams and tomato has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Tomato is a great source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than oyster mushroom - tomato has 13.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and oyster mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Tomato has 20 times more Vitamin A than oyster mushroom - oyster mushroom has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and tomato has 42ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Oyster mushroom has more Vitamin D than tomato - oyster mushroom has 29iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and tomato does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Tomato has more Vitamin E than oyster mushroom - tomato has 0.54mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and oyster mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Tomato has more Vitamin K than oyster mushroom - tomato has 7.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and oyster mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Oyster mushroom has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and folate. Both oyster mushroom and tomato contain significant amounts of Vitamin B6.
| Oyster Mushroom | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.125 MG | 0.037 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.349 MG | 0.019 MG |
| Niacin | 4.956 MG | 0.594 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.294 MG | 0.089 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.11 MG | 0.08 MG |
| Folate | 38 UG | 15 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Oyster mushroom and tomato contain similar amounts of calcium - oyster mushroom has 3mg of calcium per 100 grams and tomato has 10mg of calcium.
iron
Oyster mushroom has 393% more iron than tomato - oyster mushroom has 1.3mg of iron per 100 grams and tomato has 0.27mg of iron.
potassium
Both oyster mushroom and tomato are high in potassium. Oyster mushroom has 77% more potassium than tomato - oyster mushroom has 420mg of potassium per 100 grams and tomato has 237mg 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 29 UG | 449 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 101 UG |
| lycopene | ~ | 2573 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 123 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both oyster mushroom and tomato contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Oyster Mushroom | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.123 G | 0.08 G |
| Total | 0.123 G | 0.08 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 (Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average) .
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FAQ
Does oyster mushroom or tomato contain more calories in 100 grams?Oyster mushroom and tomato contain similar amounts of calories - oyster mushroom has 33 calories in 100g and tomato has 18 calories.
Is oyster mushroom or tomato better for protein?
Oyster mushroom has 280% more protein than tomato - oyster mushroom has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and tomato has 0.88g of protein.
Does oyster mushroom or tomato have more carbohydrates?
By weight, oyster mushroom and tomato contain similar amounts of carbs - oyster mushroom has 6.1g of carbs for 100g and tomato has 3.9g of carbohydrates.
Does oyster mushroom or tomato contain more potassium?
Both oyster mushroom and tomato are high in potassium. Oyster mushroom has 80% more potassium than tomato - oyster mushroom has 420mg of potassium in 100 grams and tomato has 237mg of potassium.