Cottage Cheese vs. Oyster Mushroom
Nutrition comparison of Cottage Cheese and Oyster Mushroom
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cottage cheese
versus
oyster mushroom
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cottage cheese and oyster mushroom:
- Cottage cheese is a great source of protein.
- Cottage cheese is an excellent source of calcium.
- Oyster mushroom has 26.7 times less saturated fat than cottage cheese.
- Oyster mushroom has 66% less calories than cottage cheese.
- Oyster mushroom has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and folate, however, cottage cheese contains more Vitamin B12.
- Oyster mushroom is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Oyster mushroom is an excellent source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cottage Cheese (Cheese, cottage, creamed, large or small curd) and Oyster Mushroom (Mushrooms, oyster, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Oyster mushroom has 66% less calories than cottage cheese - oyster mushroom has 33 calories per 100 grams and cottage cheese has 98 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cottage cheese is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to oyster mushroom per calorie. Cottage cheese has a macronutrient ratio of 46:14:40 and for oyster mushroom, 32:59:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cottage Cheese | Oyster Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 46% | 32% |
| Carbohydrates | 14% | 59% |
| Fat | 40% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Oyster mushroom and cottage cheese contain similar amounts of carbs - oyster mushroom has 6.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and cottage cheese has 3.4g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Oyster mushroom is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than cottage cheese - oyster mushroom has 2.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cottage cheese does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Oyster mushroom and cottage cheese contain similar amounts of sugar - oyster mushroom has 1.1g of sugar per 100 grams and cottage cheese has 2.7g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Cottage cheese is a great source of protein and it has 236% more protein than oyster mushroom - oyster mushroom has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and cottage cheese has 11.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Oyster mushroom has 26.7 times less saturated fat than cottage cheese - oyster mushroom has 0.06g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cottage cheese has 1.7g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Oyster mushroom has less cholesterol than cottage cheese - cottage cheese has 17mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and oyster mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Cottage cheese has 17 times more Vitamin A than oyster mushroom - oyster mushroom has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cottage cheese has 37ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Oyster mushroom has 867% more Vitamin D than cottage cheese - oyster mushroom has 29iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and cottage cheese has 3iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Cottage cheese and oyster mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - cottage cheese has 0.08mg of Vitamin E 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, however, cottage cheese contains more Vitamin B12. Both cottage cheese and oyster mushroom contain significant amounts of Vitamin B6.
| Cottage Cheese | Oyster Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.027 MG | 0.125 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.163 MG | 0.349 MG |
| Niacin | 0.099 MG | 4.956 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.557 MG | 1.294 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.046 MG | 0.11 MG |
| Folate | 12 UG | 38 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.43 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Cottage cheese is an excellent source of calcium and it has 26 times more calcium than oyster mushroom - oyster mushroom has 3mg of calcium per 100 grams and cottage cheese has 83mg of calcium.
iron
Oyster mushroom has 18 times more iron than cottage cheese - oyster mushroom has 1.3mg of iron per 100 grams and cottage cheese has 0.07mg of iron.
potassium
Oyster mushroom is an excellent source of potassium and it has 304% more potassium than cottage cheese - oyster mushroom has 420mg of potassium per 100 grams and cottage cheese has 104mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both cottage cheese and oyster mushroom contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Cottage Cheese | Oyster Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.105 G | 0.123 G |
| Total | 0.105 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: Cottage Cheese (Cheese, cottage, creamed, large or small curd) and Oyster Mushroom (Mushrooms, oyster, raw) .
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FAQ
Does oyster mushroom or cottage cheese contain more calories in 100 grams?Oyster mushroom has 70% less calories than cottage cheese - oyster mushroom has 33 calories in 100g and cottage cheese has 98 calories.
Is oyster mushroom or cottage cheese better for protein?
Cottage cheese is a great source of protein and it has 240% more protein than oyster mushroom - oyster mushroom has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and cottage cheese has 11.1g of protein.
Does oyster mushroom or cottage cheese have more carbohydrates?
By weight, oyster mushroom and cottage cheese contain similar amounts of carbs - oyster mushroom has 6.1g of carbs for 100g and cottage cheese has 3.4g of carbohydrates.
Does oyster mushroom or cottage cheese contain more calcium?
Cottage cheese is a rich source of calcium and it has 26 times more calcium than oyster mushroom - oyster mushroom has 3mg of calcium in 100 grams and cottage cheese has 83mg of calcium.
Does oyster mushroom or cottage cheese contain more potassium?
Oyster mushroom is a rich source of potassium and it has 300% more potassium than cottage cheese - oyster mushroom has 420mg of potassium in 100 grams and cottage cheese has 104mg of potassium.