Brown Rice vs. Oyster Mushroom
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Brown Rice and Oyster Mushroom
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cooked
brown rice
versus
oyster mushroom
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in brown rice and oyster mushroom:
- Oyster mushroom has 3.2 times less carbohydrates than brown rice.
- Oyster mushroom has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and folate.
- Oyster mushroom is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Oyster mushroom is an excellent source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Brown Rice (Rice, brown, long-grain, cooked (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)) and Oyster Mushroom (Mushrooms, oyster, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Brown rice is high in calories and oyster mushroom has 73% less calories than brown rice - oyster mushroom has 33 calories per 100 grams and brown rice has 123 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, brown rice is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and similar to oyster mushroom for fat. Brown rice has a macronutrient ratio of 9:84:7 and for oyster mushroom, 32:59:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Brown Rice | Oyster Mushroom | |
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| Protein | 9% | 32% |
| Carbohydrates | 84% | 59% |
| Fat | 7% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Oyster mushroom has 3.2 times less carbohydrates than brown rice - oyster mushroom has 6.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and brown rice has 25.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Oyster mushroom is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 44% more dietary fiber than brown rice - oyster mushroom has 2.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and brown rice has 1.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Oyster mushroom and brown rice contain similar amounts of sugar - oyster mushroom has 1.1g of sugar per 100 grams and brown rice has 0.24g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Oyster mushroom and brown rice contain similar amounts of protein - oyster mushroom has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and brown rice has 2.7g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both oyster mushroom and brown rice are low in saturated fat - oyster mushroom has 0.06g of saturated fat per 100 grams and brown rice has 0.26g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Oyster mushroom and brown rice contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - oyster mushroom has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and brown rice does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Oyster mushroom has more Vitamin D than brown rice - oyster mushroom has 29iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and brown rice does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Brown rice and oyster mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - brown rice has 0.17mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and oyster mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Brown rice and oyster mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - brown rice has 0.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and oyster mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Oyster mushroom has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and folate. Both brown rice and oyster mushroom contain significant amounts of thiamin, niacin and Vitamin B6.
| Brown Rice | Oyster Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.178 MG | 0.125 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.069 MG | 0.349 MG |
| Niacin | 2.561 MG | 4.956 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.38 MG | 1.294 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.123 MG | 0.11 MG |
| Folate | 9 UG | 38 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Oyster mushroom and brown rice contain similar amounts of calcium - oyster mushroom has 3mg of calcium per 100 grams and brown rice has 3mg of calcium.
iron
Oyster mushroom has 138% more iron than brown rice - oyster mushroom has 1.3mg of iron per 100 grams and brown rice has 0.56mg of iron.
potassium
Oyster mushroom is an excellent source of potassium and it has 388% more potassium than brown rice - oyster mushroom has 420mg of potassium per 100 grams and brown rice has 86mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, brown rice has more linoleic acid than oyster mushroom per 100 grams.
| Brown Rice | Oyster Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.004 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.355 G | 0.123 G |
| Total | 0.359 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: Brown Rice (Rice, brown, long-grain, cooked (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)) and Oyster Mushroom (Mushrooms, oyster, raw) .
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FAQ
Does oyster mushroom or brown rice contain more calories in 100 grams?Brown rice is high in calories and oyster mushroom has 70% less calories than brown rice - oyster mushroom has 33 calories in 100g and brown rice has 123 calories.
Is oyster mushroom or brown rice better for protein?
Oyster mushroom and brown rice contain similar amounts of protein - oyster mushroom has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and brown rice has 2.7g of protein.
Does oyster mushroom or brown rice have more carbohydrates?
By weight, oyster mushroom has 3.2 times fewer carbohydrates than brown rice - oyster mushroom has 6.1g of carbs for 100g and brown rice has 25.6g of carbohydrates.
Does oyster mushroom or brown rice contain more potassium?
Oyster mushroom is a rich source of potassium and it has 390% more potassium than brown rice - oyster mushroom has 420mg of potassium in 100 grams and brown rice has 86mg of potassium.