Oyster Mushroom vs. Turkey
Nutrition comparison of Oyster Mushroom and Cooked Turkey
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
oyster mushroom
versus
cooked
turkey
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in oyster mushroom and turkey:
- Both oyster mushroom and turkey are high in potassium.
- Oyster mushroom has 33.7 times less saturated fat than turkey.
- Oyster mushroom has more thiamin and folate, however, turkey contains more Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
- Oyster mushroom has signficantly less cholesterol than turkey.
- Oyster mushroom is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Turkey has 100.5 times less carbohydrates than oyster mushroom.
- Turkey is an excellent source of protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Oyster Mushroom (Mushrooms, oyster, raw) and Turkey (Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Turkey is high in calories and oyster mushroom has 83% less calories than turkey - oyster mushroom has 33 calories per 100 grams and turkey has 189 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, oyster mushroom is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to turkey per calorie. Oyster mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 32:59:9 and for turkey, 63:0:37 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Oyster Mushroom | Turkey | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 32% | 63% |
| Carbohydrates | 59% | ~ |
| Fat | 9% | 37% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Turkey has 100.5 times less carbohydrates than oyster mushroom - oyster mushroom has 6.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and turkey has 0.06g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Oyster mushroom is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than turkey - oyster mushroom has 2.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and turkey does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Turkey has less sugar than oyster mushroom - oyster mushroom has 1.1g of sugar per 100 grams and turkey does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Turkey is an excellent source of protein and it has 763% more protein than oyster mushroom - oyster mushroom has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and turkey has 28.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Oyster mushroom has 33.7 times less saturated fat than turkey - oyster mushroom has 0.06g of saturated fat per 100 grams and turkey has 2.2g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both turkey and oyster mushroom are low in trans fat - turkey has 0.1g of trans fat per 100 grams and oyster mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Oyster mushroom has signficantly less cholesterol than turkey - turkey has 109mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and oyster mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Oyster mushroom and turkey contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - oyster mushroom has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and turkey has 12ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Oyster mushroom has 93% more Vitamin D than turkey - oyster mushroom has 29iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and turkey has 15iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Turkey and oyster mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - turkey has 0.07mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and oyster mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Oyster mushroom has more thiamin and folate, however, turkey contains more Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12. Both oyster mushroom and turkey contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid.
| Oyster Mushroom | Turkey | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.125 MG | 0.045 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.349 MG | 0.281 MG |
| Niacin | 4.956 MG | 9.573 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.294 MG | 0.948 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.11 MG | 0.616 MG |
| Folate | 38 UG | 9 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 1.02 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Turkey has 367% more calcium than oyster mushroom - oyster mushroom has 3mg of calcium per 100 grams and turkey has 14mg of calcium.
iron
Oyster mushroom and turkey contain similar amounts of iron - oyster mushroom has 1.3mg of iron per 100 grams and turkey has 1.1mg of iron.
potassium
Both oyster mushroom and turkey are high in potassium. Oyster mushroom has 76% more potassium than turkey - oyster mushroom has 420mg of potassium per 100 grams and turkey has 239mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, turkey has more linoleic acid than oyster mushroom per 100 grams.
| Oyster Mushroom | Turkey | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.123 G | 1.873 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.01 G |
| Total | 0.123 G | 1.883 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 Turkey (Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted) .
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FAQ
Does oyster mushroom or turkey contain more calories in 100 grams?Turkey is high in calories and oyster mushroom has 80% less calories than turkey - oyster mushroom has 33 calories in 100g and turkey has 189 calories.
Is oyster mushroom or turkey better for protein?
Turkey is a fantastic source of protein and it has 760% more protein than oyster mushroom - oyster mushroom has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and turkey has 28.6g of protein.
Does oyster mushroom or turkey have more carbohydrates?
By weight, turkey has 100.5 times fewer carbohydrates than oyster mushroom - oyster mushroom has 6.1g of carbs for 100g and turkey has 0.06g of carbohydrates.
Does oyster mushroom or turkey contain more potassium?
Both oyster mushroom and turkey are high in potassium. Oyster mushroom has 80% more potassium than turkey - oyster mushroom has 420mg of potassium in 100 grams and turkey has 239mg of potassium.