Vanilla Ice Cream vs. Oyster Mushroom
Nutrition comparison of Vanilla Ice Cream and Oyster Mushroom
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
vanilla ice cream
versus
oyster mushroom
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in vanilla ice cream and oyster mushroom:
- Oyster mushroom has 74% less carbohydrates than vanilla ice cream.
- Oyster mushroom has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid and folate, however, vanilla ice cream contains more Vitamin B12.
- Oyster mushroom is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Oyster mushroom is an excellent source of potassium.
- Vanilla ice cream is a great source of Vitamin A.
- Vanilla ice cream is an excellent source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Vanilla Ice Cream (Ice creams, vanilla) and Oyster Mushroom (Mushrooms, oyster, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Vanilla ice cream is high in calories and oyster mushroom has 84% less calories than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 207 calories per 100 grams and oyster mushroom has 33 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, vanilla ice cream is much lighter in protein, lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to oyster mushroom per calorie. Vanilla ice cream has a macronutrient ratio of 7:45:48 and for oyster mushroom, 32:59:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Vanilla Ice Cream | Oyster Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 7% | 32% |
| Carbohydrates | 45% | 59% |
| Fat | 48% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Oyster mushroom has 74% less carbohydrates than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 23.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and oyster mushroom has 6.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Oyster mushroom is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 229% more dietary fiber than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 0.7g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and oyster mushroom has 2.3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Vanilla ice cream is high in sugar and oyster mushroom has 95% less sugar than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 21.2g of sugar per 100 grams and oyster mushroom has 1.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Vanilla ice cream and oyster mushroom contain similar amounts of protein - vanilla ice cream has 3.5g of protein per 100 grams and oyster mushroom has 3.3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Vanilla ice cream is high in saturated fat and oyster mushroom has 99% less saturated fat than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 6.8g of saturated fat per 100 grams and oyster mushroom has 0.06g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Oyster mushroom has less cholesterol than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 44mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and oyster mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Vanilla ice cream and oyster mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - vanilla ice cream has 0.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and oyster mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Vanilla ice cream is a great source of Vitamin A and it has 58 times more Vitamin A than oyster mushroom - vanilla ice cream has 118ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and oyster mushroom has 2ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Oyster mushroom has 263% more Vitamin D than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 8iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and oyster mushroom has 29iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Vanilla ice cream and oyster mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - vanilla ice cream has 0.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and oyster mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Vanilla ice cream and oyster mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - vanilla ice cream has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and oyster mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Oyster mushroom has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid and folate, however, vanilla ice cream contains more Vitamin B12. Both vanilla ice cream and oyster mushroom contain significant amounts of riboflavin and Vitamin B6.
| Vanilla Ice Cream | Oyster Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.041 MG | 0.125 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.24 MG | 0.349 MG |
| Niacin | 0.116 MG | 4.956 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.581 MG | 1.294 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.048 MG | 0.11 MG |
| Folate | 5 UG | 38 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.39 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Vanilla ice cream is an excellent source of calcium and it has 41 times more calcium than oyster mushroom - vanilla ice cream has 128mg of calcium per 100 grams and oyster mushroom has 3mg of calcium.
iron
Oyster mushroom has 13 times more iron than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 0.09mg of iron per 100 grams and oyster mushroom has 1.3mg of iron.
potassium
Oyster mushroom is an excellent source of potassium and it has 111% more potassium than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 199mg of potassium per 100 grams and oyster mushroom has 420mg 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, both vanilla ice cream and oyster mushroom contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.
| Vanilla Ice Cream | Oyster Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 19 UG | 29 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, vanilla ice cream has more linoleic acid than oyster mushroom per 100 grams.
| Vanilla Ice Cream | Oyster Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.275 G | 0.123 G |
| Total | 0.275 G | 0.123 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: Vanilla Ice Cream (Ice creams, vanilla) and Oyster Mushroom (Mushrooms, oyster, raw) .
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FAQ
Does vanilla ice cream or oyster mushroom contain more calories in 100 grams?Vanilla ice cream is high in calories and oyster mushroom has 80% less calories than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 207 calories in 100g and oyster mushroom has 33 calories.
Is vanilla ice cream or oyster mushroom better for protein?
Vanilla ice cream and oyster mushroom contain similar amounts of protein - vanilla ice cream has 3.5g of protein per 100 grams and oyster mushroom has 3.3g of protein.
Does vanilla ice cream or oyster mushroom have more carbohydrates?
By weight, oyster mushroom has 70% fewer carbohydrates than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 23.6g of carbs for 100g and oyster mushroom has 6.1g of carbohydrates.
Does vanilla ice cream or oyster mushroom contain more calcium?
Vanilla ice cream is a rich source of calcium and it has 41 times more calcium than oyster mushroom - vanilla ice cream has 128mg of calcium in 100 grams and oyster mushroom has 3mg of calcium.
Does vanilla ice cream or oyster mushroom contain more potassium?
Oyster mushroom is a rich source of potassium and it has 110% more potassium than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 199mg of potassium in 100 grams and oyster mushroom has 420mg of potassium.