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.
Detailed nutritional comparison of egg yolk and oyster mushroom is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

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.


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Calories and Carbs

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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%
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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

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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 weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).

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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.