Egg Yolk vs. Oyster Mushroom
Nutrition comparison of Egg Yolk and Oyster Mushroom
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
egg yolk
versus
oyster mushroom
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in egg yolk and oyster mushroom:
- Egg yolk is a great source of iron.
- Egg yolk is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin D, calcium and protein.
- Oyster mushroom has more niacin, however, egg yolk contains more pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
- Oyster mushroom is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Oyster mushroom is an excellent source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Egg Yolk (Egg, yolk, raw, fresh) and Oyster Mushroom (Mushrooms, oyster, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Egg yolk is high in calories and oyster mushroom has 90% less calories than egg yolk - oyster mushroom has 33 calories per 100 grams and egg yolk has 322 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, egg yolk is lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to oyster mushroom per calorie. Egg yolk has a macronutrient ratio of 20:5:75 and for oyster mushroom, 32:59:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Egg Yolk | Oyster Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 20% | 32% |
| Carbohydrates | 5% | 59% |
| Fat | 75% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Oyster mushroom and egg yolk contain similar amounts of carbs - oyster mushroom has 6.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and egg yolk has 3.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Oyster mushroom is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than egg yolk - oyster mushroom has 2.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and egg yolk does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Oyster mushroom and egg yolk contain similar amounts of sugar - oyster mushroom has 1.1g of sugar per 100 grams and egg yolk has 0.56g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Egg yolk is an excellent source of protein and it has 379% more protein than oyster mushroom - oyster mushroom has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and egg yolk has 15.9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Egg yolk is high in saturated fat and oyster mushroom has 99% less saturated fat than egg yolk - oyster mushroom has 0.06g of saturated fat per 100 grams and egg yolk has 9.6g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Egg yolk is high in cholesterol and oyster mushroom has less cholesterol than egg yolk - egg yolk has 1085mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and oyster mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Egg yolk is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 189 times more Vitamin A than oyster mushroom - oyster mushroom has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and egg yolk has 381ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Egg yolk is an excellent source of Vitamin D and it has 652% more Vitamin D than oyster mushroom - oyster mushroom has 29iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and egg yolk has 218iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Egg yolk has more Vitamin E than oyster mushroom - egg yolk has 2.6mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and oyster mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Egg yolk and oyster mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - egg yolk has 0.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and oyster mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Oyster mushroom has more niacin, however, egg yolk contains more pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12. Both egg yolk and oyster mushroom contain significant amounts of thiamin and riboflavin.
| Egg Yolk | Oyster Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.176 MG | 0.125 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.528 MG | 0.349 MG |
| Niacin | 0.024 MG | 4.956 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 2.99 MG | 1.294 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.35 MG | 0.11 MG |
| Folate | 146 UG | 38 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.95 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Egg yolk is an excellent source of calcium and it has 42 times more calcium than oyster mushroom - oyster mushroom has 3mg of calcium per 100 grams and egg yolk has 129mg of calcium.
iron
Egg yolk is a great source of iron and it has 105% more iron than oyster mushroom - oyster mushroom has 1.3mg of iron per 100 grams and egg yolk has 2.7mg of iron.
potassium
Oyster mushroom is an excellent source of potassium and it has 285% more potassium than egg yolk - oyster mushroom has 420mg of potassium per 100 grams and egg yolk has 109mg 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,
| Egg Yolk | Oyster Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 88 UG | 29 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 38 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 1094 UG | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, egg yolk has more linoleic acid than oyster mushroom per 100 grams.
| Egg Yolk | Oyster Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.438 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 3.538 G | 0.123 G |
| Total | 3.976 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: Egg Yolk (Egg, yolk, raw, fresh) and Oyster Mushroom (Mushrooms, oyster, raw) .
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FAQ
Does oyster mushroom or egg yolk contain more calories in 100 grams?Egg yolk is high in calories and oyster mushroom has 90% less calories than egg yolk - oyster mushroom has 33 calories in 100g and egg yolk has 322 calories.
Is oyster mushroom or egg yolk better for protein?
Egg yolk is a fantastic source of protein and it has 380% more protein than oyster mushroom - oyster mushroom has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and egg yolk has 15.9g of protein.
Does oyster mushroom or egg yolk have more carbohydrates?
By weight, oyster mushroom and egg yolk contain similar amounts of carbs - oyster mushroom has 6.1g of carbs for 100g and egg yolk has 3.6g of carbohydrates.
Does oyster mushroom or egg yolk contain more calcium?
Egg yolk is a rich source of calcium and it has 42 times more calcium than oyster mushroom - oyster mushroom has 3mg of calcium in 100 grams and egg yolk has 129mg of calcium.
Does oyster mushroom or egg yolk contain more potassium?
Oyster mushroom is a rich source of potassium and it has 290% more potassium than egg yolk - oyster mushroom has 420mg of potassium in 100 grams and egg yolk has 109mg of potassium.