Apricot vs. Oyster Mushroom
Nutrition comparison of Apricot and Oyster Mushroom
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
apricot
versus
oyster mushroom
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in apricot and oyster mushroom:
- Both oyster mushroom and apricot are high in potassium.
- Apricot has signficantly more Vitamin A than oyster mushroom.
- Apricot has signficantly more Vitamin C than oyster mushroom.
- Oyster mushroom has 7.3 times less sugar than apricot.
- Oyster mushroom has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and folate.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Apricot (Apricots, raw) and Oyster Mushroom (Mushrooms, oyster, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Oyster mushroom and apricot contain similar amounts of calories - oyster mushroom has 33 calories per 100 grams and apricot has 48 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, apricot is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and similar to oyster mushroom for fat. Apricot has a macronutrient ratio of 11:83:7 and for oyster mushroom, 32:59:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Apricot | Oyster Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 11% | 32% |
| Carbohydrates | 83% | 59% |
| Fat | 7% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Oyster mushroom and apricot contain similar amounts of carbs - oyster mushroom has 6.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and apricot has 11.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Oyster mushroom and apricot contain similar amounts of dietary fiber - oyster mushroom has 2.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and apricot has 2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Oyster mushroom has 7.3 times less sugar than apricot - oyster mushroom has 1.1g of sugar per 100 grams and apricot has 9.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Oyster mushroom has 136% more protein than apricot - oyster mushroom has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and apricot has 1.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both oyster mushroom and apricot are low in saturated fat - oyster mushroom has 0.06g of saturated fat per 100 grams and apricot has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Apricot has signficantly more Vitamin C than oyster mushroom - apricot has 10mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and oyster mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Apricot has signficantly more Vitamin A than oyster mushroom - oyster mushroom has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and apricot has 96ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Oyster mushroom has more Vitamin D than apricot - oyster mushroom has 29iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and apricot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Apricot has more Vitamin E than oyster mushroom - apricot has 0.89mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and oyster mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Apricot and oyster mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - apricot has 3.3ug 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 and folate. Both apricot and oyster mushroom contain significant amounts of Vitamin B6.
| Apricot | Oyster Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.03 MG | 0.125 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.04 MG | 0.349 MG |
| Niacin | 0.6 MG | 4.956 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.24 MG | 1.294 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.054 MG | 0.11 MG |
| Folate | 9 UG | 38 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Apricot has 333% more calcium than oyster mushroom - oyster mushroom has 3mg of calcium per 100 grams and apricot has 13mg of calcium.
iron
Oyster mushroom has 241% more iron than apricot - oyster mushroom has 1.3mg of iron per 100 grams and apricot has 0.39mg of iron.
potassium
Both oyster mushroom and apricot are high in potassium. Oyster mushroom has 62% more potassium than apricot - oyster mushroom has 420mg of potassium per 100 grams and apricot has 259mg 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,
| Apricot | Oyster Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 1094 UG | 29 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 19 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 89 UG | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both apricot and oyster mushroom contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Apricot | Oyster Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.077 G | 0.123 G |
| Total | 0.077 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: Apricot (Apricots, raw) and Oyster Mushroom (Mushrooms, oyster, raw) .
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FAQ
Does oyster mushroom or apricot contain more calories in 100 grams?Oyster mushroom and apricot contain similar amounts of calories - oyster mushroom has 33 calories in 100g and apricot has 48 calories.
Is oyster mushroom or apricot better for protein?
Oyster mushroom has 140% more protein than apricot - oyster mushroom has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and apricot has 1.4g of protein.
Does oyster mushroom or apricot have more carbohydrates?
By weight, oyster mushroom and apricot contain similar amounts of carbs - oyster mushroom has 6.1g of carbs for 100g and apricot has 11.1g of carbohydrates.
Does oyster mushroom or apricot contain more potassium?
Both oyster mushroom and apricot are high in potassium. Oyster mushroom has 60% more potassium than apricot - oyster mushroom has 420mg of potassium in 100 grams and apricot has 259mg of potassium.