Oyster Mushroom vs. White Mushroom
Nutrition comparison of Oyster Mushroom and White 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
white mushroom
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in oyster mushroom and white mushroom:
- Both oyster mushroom and white mushroom are high in potassium.
- Oyster mushroom has more folate, however, white mushroom contains more Vitamin B12.
- Oyster mushroom is a great source of dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Oyster Mushroom (Mushrooms, oyster, raw) and White Mushroom (Mushrooms, white, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Oyster mushroom and white mushroom contain similar amounts of calories - oyster mushroom has 33 calories per 100 grams and white mushroom has 22 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, oyster mushroom is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to white mushroom per calorie. Oyster mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 32:59:9 and for white mushroom, 43:43:14 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Oyster Mushroom | White Mushroom | |
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| Protein | 32% | 43% |
| Carbohydrates | 59% | 43% |
| Fat | 9% | 14% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Oyster mushroom and white mushroom contain similar amounts of carbs - oyster mushroom has 6.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and white mushroom has 3.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Oyster mushroom is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 130% more dietary fiber than white mushroom - oyster mushroom has 2.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and white mushroom has 1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Oyster mushroom and white mushroom contain similar amounts of sugar - oyster mushroom has 1.1g of sugar per 100 grams and white mushroom has 2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Oyster mushroom and white mushroom contain similar amounts of protein - oyster mushroom has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and white mushroom has 3.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both oyster mushroom and white mushroom are low in saturated fat - oyster mushroom has 0.06g of saturated fat per 100 grams and white mushroom has 0.05g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
White mushroom has more Vitamin C than oyster mushroom - white mushroom has 2.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and oyster mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Oyster mushroom and white mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - oyster mushroom has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and white mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Oyster mushroom has 314% more Vitamin D than white mushroom - oyster mushroom has 29iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and white mushroom has 7iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
White mushroom and oyster mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - white mushroom has 0.01mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and oyster mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Oyster mushroom has more folate, however, white mushroom contains more Vitamin B12. Both oyster mushroom and white mushroom contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Oyster Mushroom | White Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.125 MG | 0.081 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.349 MG | 0.402 MG |
| Niacin | 4.956 MG | 3.607 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.294 MG | 1.497 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.11 MG | 0.104 MG |
| Folate | 38 UG | 17 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 0.04 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Oyster mushroom and white mushroom contain similar amounts of calcium - oyster mushroom has 3mg of calcium per 100 grams and white mushroom has 3mg of calcium.
iron
Oyster mushroom has 166% more iron than white mushroom - oyster mushroom has 1.3mg of iron per 100 grams and white mushroom has 0.5mg of iron.
potassium
Both oyster mushroom and white mushroom are high in potassium. Oyster mushroom has 32% more potassium than white mushroom - oyster mushroom has 420mg of potassium per 100 grams and white mushroom has 318mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both oyster mushroom and white mushroom contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Oyster Mushroom | White Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.123 G | 0.16 G |
| Total | 0.123 G | 0.16 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 White Mushroom (Mushrooms, white, raw) .
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FAQ
Does oyster mushroom or white mushroom contain more calories in 100 grams?Oyster mushroom and white mushroom contain similar amounts of calories - oyster mushroom has 33 calories in 100g and white mushroom has 22 calories.
Is oyster mushroom or white mushroom better for protein?
Oyster mushroom and white mushroom contain similar amounts of protein - oyster mushroom has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and white mushroom has 3.1g of protein.
Does oyster mushroom or white mushroom have more carbohydrates?
By weight, oyster mushroom and white mushroom contain similar amounts of carbs - oyster mushroom has 6.1g of carbs for 100g and white mushroom has 3.3g of carbohydrates.
Does oyster mushroom or white mushroom contain more potassium?
Both oyster mushroom and white mushroom are high in potassium. Oyster mushroom has 30% more potassium than white mushroom - oyster mushroom has 420mg of potassium in 100 grams and white mushroom has 318mg of potassium.