Oyster vs. Maitake Mushroom
Nutrition comparison of Oyster and Maitake Mushroom
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
oyster
versus
maitake mushroom
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in oyster and maitake mushroom:
- Maitake mushroom has more riboflavin, however, oyster contains more Vitamin B12.
- Maitake mushroom is a great source of dietary fiber and potassium.
- Maitake mushroom is an excellent source of Vitamin D.
- Oyster is a great source of calcium.
- Oyster is an excellent source of iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Oyster (Mollusks, oyster, eastern, farmed, raw) and Maitake Mushroom (Mushrooms, maitake, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Maitake mushroom has 47% less calories than oyster - maitake mushroom has 31 calories per 100 grams and oyster has 59 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, oyster is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to maitake mushroom per calorie. Oyster has a macronutrient ratio of 36:39:25 and for maitake mushroom, 22:75:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Oyster | Maitake Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 36% | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 39% | 75% |
| Fat | 25% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Maitake mushroom and oyster contain similar amounts of carbs - maitake mushroom has 7g of total carbs per 100 grams and oyster has 5.5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Maitake mushroom is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than oyster - maitake mushroom has 2.7g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and oyster does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Oyster has less sugar than maitake mushroom - maitake mushroom has 2.1g of sugar per 100 grams and oyster does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Oyster has 169% more protein than maitake mushroom - maitake mushroom has 1.9g of protein per 100 grams and oyster has 5.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both maitake mushroom and oyster are low in saturated fat - maitake mushroom has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and oyster has 0.44g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Maitake mushroom has less cholesterol than oyster - oyster has 25mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and maitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Oyster has more Vitamin C than maitake mushroom - oyster has 4.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and maitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Oyster has more Vitamin A than maitake mushroom - oyster has 8ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and maitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Maitake mushroom is an excellent source of Vitamin D and it has more Vitamin D than oyster - maitake mushroom has 1123iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and oyster does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Maitake mushroom and oyster contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - maitake mushroom has 0.01mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and oyster does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Maitake mushroom has more riboflavin, however, oyster contains more Vitamin B12. Both oyster and maitake mushroom contain significant amounts of thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Oyster | Maitake Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.105 MG | 0.146 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.065 MG | 0.242 MG |
| Niacin | 1.267 MG | 0.6585 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.157 MG | 0.27 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06 MG | 0.056 MG |
| Folate | 18 UG | 21 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 16.2 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Oyster is a great source of calcium and it has 43 times more calcium than maitake mushroom - maitake mushroom has 1mg of calcium per 100 grams and oyster has 44mg of calcium.
iron
Oyster is an excellent source of iron and it has 18 times more iron than maitake mushroom - maitake mushroom has 0.3mg of iron per 100 grams and oyster has 5.8mg of iron.
potassium
Maitake mushroom is a great source of potassium and it has 65% more potassium than oyster - maitake mushroom has 204mg of potassium per 100 grams and oyster has 124mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, maitake mushroom has more linoleic acid than oyster per 100 grams.
| Oyster | Maitake Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.028 G | 0.09 G |
| other omega 6 | 0.033 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.061 G | 0.09 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 (Mollusks, oyster, eastern, farmed, raw) and Maitake Mushroom (Mushrooms, maitake, raw) .
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FAQ
Does maitake mushroom or oyster contain more calories in 100 grams?Maitake mushroom has 50% less calories than oyster - maitake mushroom has 31 calories in 100g and oyster has 59 calories.
Is maitake mushroom or oyster better for protein?
Oyster has 170% more protein than maitake mushroom - maitake mushroom has 1.9g of protein per 100 grams and oyster has 5.2g of protein.
Does maitake mushroom or oyster have more carbohydrates?
By weight, maitake mushroom and oyster contain similar amounts of carbs - maitake mushroom has 7g of carbs for 100g and oyster has 5.5g of carbohydrates.
Does maitake mushroom or oyster contain more iron?
Oyster is an abundant source of iron and it has 18 times more iron than maitake mushroom - maitake mushroom has 0.3mg of iron in 100 grams and oyster has 5.8mg of iron.