Crimini Mushroom vs. Oyster Mushroom
Nutrition comparison of Crimini Mushroom and Oyster Mushroom
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
crimini mushroom
versus
oyster mushroom
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in crimini mushroom and oyster mushroom:
- Both crimini mushroom and oyster mushroom are high in potassium.
- Crimini mushroom has more Vitamin B12.
- Oyster mushroom is a great source of dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Crimini Mushroom (Mushrooms, brown, italian, or crimini, raw) and Oyster Mushroom (Mushrooms, oyster, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Crimini mushroom and oyster mushroom contain similar amounts of calories - crimini mushroom has 22 calories per 100 grams and oyster mushroom has 33 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, crimini mushroom is lighter in fat and similar to oyster mushroom for protein and carbs. Crimini mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 35:61:4 and for oyster mushroom, 32:58:10 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Crimini Mushroom | Oyster Mushroom | |
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| Protein | 35% | 32% |
| Carbohydrates | 61% | 58% |
| Fat | 4% | 10% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Crimini mushroom and oyster mushroom contain similar amounts of carbs - crimini mushroom has 4.3g 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 283% more dietary fiber than crimini mushroom - crimini mushroom has 0.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and oyster mushroom has 2.3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Crimini mushroom and oyster mushroom contain similar amounts of sugar - crimini mushroom has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and oyster mushroom has 1.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Crimini mushroom and oyster mushroom contain similar amounts of protein - crimini mushroom has 2.5g of protein per 100 grams and oyster mushroom has 3.3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both crimini mushroom and oyster mushroom are low in saturated fat - crimini mushroom has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and oyster mushroom has 0.06g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Oyster mushroom and crimini mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - oyster mushroom has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and crimini mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Oyster mushroom has 867% more Vitamin D than crimini mushroom - crimini mushroom has 3iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and oyster mushroom has 29iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Crimini mushroom and oyster mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - crimini mushroom has 0.01mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and oyster mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Crimini mushroom has more Vitamin B12. Both crimini mushroom and oyster mushroom contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Crimini Mushroom | Oyster Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.095 MG | 0.125 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.49 MG | 0.349 MG |
| Niacin | 3.8 MG | 4.956 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.5 MG | 1.294 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.11 MG | 0.11 MG |
| Folate | 25 UG | 38 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.1 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Crimini mushroom has 500% more calcium than oyster mushroom - crimini mushroom has 18mg of calcium per 100 grams and oyster mushroom has 3mg of calcium.
iron
Oyster mushroom has 233% more iron than crimini mushroom - crimini mushroom has 0.4mg of iron per 100 grams and oyster mushroom has 1.3mg of iron.
potassium
Both crimini mushroom and oyster mushroom are high in potassium. Crimini mushroom has a little more potassium (7%) than oyster mushroom by weight - crimini mushroom has 448mg of potassium per 100 grams and oyster mushroom has 420mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, oyster mushroom has more linoleic acid than crimini mushroom per 100 grams.
| Crimini Mushroom | Oyster Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.04 G | 0.123 G |
| Total | 0.04 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: Crimini Mushroom (Mushrooms, brown, italian, or crimini, raw) and Oyster Mushroom (Mushrooms, oyster, raw) .
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FAQ
Does crimini mushroom or oyster mushroom contain more calories in 100 grams?Crimini mushroom and oyster mushroom contain similar amounts of calories - crimini mushroom has 22 calories in 100g and oyster mushroom has 33 calories.
Is crimini mushroom or oyster mushroom better for protein?
Crimini mushroom and oyster mushroom contain similar amounts of protein - crimini mushroom has 2.5g of protein per 100 grams and oyster mushroom has 3.3g of protein.
Does crimini mushroom or oyster mushroom have more carbohydrates?
By weight, crimini mushroom and oyster mushroom contain similar amounts of carbs - crimini mushroom has 4.3g of carbs for 100g and oyster mushroom has 6.1g of carbohydrates.
Does crimini mushroom or oyster mushroom contain more potassium?
Both crimini mushroom and oyster mushroom are high in potassium. Crimini mushroom has a little more potassium ( 10%) than oyster mushroom by weight - crimini mushroom has 448mg of potassium in 100 grams and oyster mushroom has 420mg of potassium.