Oyster Mushroom vs. Cucumber
Nutrition comparison of Oyster Mushroom and Cucumber
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
oyster mushroom
versus
cucumber
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in oyster mushroom and cucumber:
- Oyster mushroom has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Oyster mushroom is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Oyster mushroom is an excellent source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Oyster Mushroom (Mushrooms, oyster, raw) and Cucumber (Cucumber, with peel, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Cucumber and oyster mushroom contain similar amounts of calories - cucumber has 15 calories per 100 grams and oyster mushroom has 33 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, oyster mushroom is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to cucumber per calorie. Oyster mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 32:59:9 and for cucumber, 15:80:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Oyster Mushroom | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 32% | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 59% | 80% |
| Fat | 9% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cucumber and oyster mushroom contain similar amounts of carbs - cucumber has 3.6g 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 360% more dietary fiber than cucumber - cucumber has 0.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and oyster mushroom has 2.3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Cucumber and oyster mushroom contain similar amounts of sugar - cucumber has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and oyster mushroom has 1.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Oyster mushroom has 409% more protein than cucumber - cucumber has 0.65g of protein per 100 grams and oyster mushroom has 3.3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both cucumber and oyster mushroom are low in saturated fat - cucumber has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and oyster mushroom has 0.06g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Cucumber has more Vitamin C than oyster mushroom - cucumber has 2.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and oyster mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Cucumber and oyster mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - cucumber has 5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and oyster mushroom has 2ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Oyster mushroom has more Vitamin D than cucumber - oyster mushroom has 29iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and cucumber does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Cucumber and oyster mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - cucumber has 0.03mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and oyster mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Cucumber has more Vitamin K than oyster mushroom - cucumber has 16.4ug 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, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Oyster Mushroom | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.125 MG | 0.027 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.349 MG | 0.033 MG |
| Niacin | 4.956 MG | 0.098 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.294 MG | 0.259 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.11 MG | 0.04 MG |
| Folate | 38 UG | 7 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Cucumber has 433% more calcium than oyster mushroom - cucumber has 16mg of calcium per 100 grams and oyster mushroom has 3mg of calcium.
iron
Oyster mushroom has 375% more iron than cucumber - cucumber has 0.28mg 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 186% more potassium than cucumber - cucumber has 147mg 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 oyster mushroom and cucumber contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.
| Oyster Mushroom | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 29 UG | 45 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 11 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 23 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, oyster mushroom has more linoleic acid than cucumber per 100 grams.
| Oyster Mushroom | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.123 G | 0.028 G |
| Total | 0.123 G | 0.028 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 Cucumber (Cucumber, with peel, raw) .
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FAQ
Does cucumber or oyster mushroom contain more calories in 100 grams?Cucumber and oyster mushroom contain similar amounts of calories - cucumber has 15 calories in 100g and oyster mushroom has 33 calories.
Is cucumber or oyster mushroom better for protein?
Oyster mushroom has 410% more protein than cucumber - cucumber has 0.65g of protein per 100 grams and oyster mushroom has 3.3g of protein.
Does cucumber or oyster mushroom have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cucumber and oyster mushroom contain similar amounts of carbs - cucumber has 3.6g of carbs for 100g and oyster mushroom has 6.1g of carbohydrates.
Does cucumber or oyster mushroom contain more potassium?
Oyster mushroom is a rich source of potassium and it has 190% more potassium than cucumber - cucumber has 147mg of potassium in 100 grams and oyster mushroom has 420mg of potassium.