Morel Mushroom vs. Oyster Mushroom
Nutrition comparison of Morel 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
morel mushroom
versus
oyster mushroom
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in morel mushroom and oyster mushroom:
- Both morel mushroom and oyster mushroom are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Morel mushroom is a great source of calcium.
- Morel mushroom is an excellent source of Vitamin D and iron.
- Oyster mushroom has more niacin, pantothenic acid and folate.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Morel Mushroom (Mushrooms, morel, raw) and Oyster Mushroom (Mushrooms, oyster, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Morel mushroom and oyster mushroom contain similar amounts of calories - morel mushroom has 31 calories per 100 grams and oyster mushroom has 33 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, morel mushroom is lighter in carbs, heavier in fat and similar to oyster mushroom for protein. Morel mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 33:53:14 and for oyster mushroom, 32:59:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Morel Mushroom | Oyster Mushroom | |
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| Protein | 33% | 32% |
| Carbohydrates | 53% | 59% |
| Fat | 14% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Morel mushroom and oyster mushroom contain similar amounts of carbs - morel mushroom has 5.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and oyster mushroom has 6.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both morel mushroom and oyster mushroom are high in dietary fiber. Morel mushroom has 22% more dietary fiber than oyster mushroom - morel mushroom has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and oyster mushroom has 2.3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Morel mushroom and oyster mushroom contain similar amounts of sugar - morel mushroom has 0.6g of sugar per 100 grams and oyster mushroom has 1.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Morel mushroom and oyster mushroom contain similar amounts of protein - morel mushroom has 3.1g of protein per 100 grams and oyster mushroom has 3.3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both morel mushroom and oyster mushroom are low in saturated fat - morel mushroom has 0.07g of saturated fat per 100 grams and oyster mushroom has 0.06g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Oyster mushroom and morel mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - oyster mushroom has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and morel mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Morel mushroom is an excellent source of Vitamin D and it has 610% more Vitamin D than oyster mushroom - morel mushroom has 206iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and oyster mushroom has 29iu of Vitamin D.
The B Vitamins
Oyster mushroom has more niacin, pantothenic acid and folate. Both morel mushroom and oyster mushroom contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin and Vitamin B6.
| Morel Mushroom | Oyster Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.069 MG | 0.125 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.205 MG | 0.349 MG |
| Niacin | 2.252 MG | 4.956 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.44 MG | 1.294 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.136 MG | 0.11 MG |
| Folate | 9 UG | 38 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Morel mushroom is a great source of calcium and it has 13 times more calcium than oyster mushroom - morel mushroom has 43mg of calcium per 100 grams and oyster mushroom has 3mg of calcium.
iron
Morel mushroom is an excellent source of iron and it has 816% more iron than oyster mushroom - morel mushroom has 12.2mg of iron per 100 grams and oyster mushroom has 1.3mg of iron.
potassium
Both morel mushroom and oyster mushroom are high in potassium. Morel mushroom is very similar to morel mushroom for potassium - morel mushroom has 411mg of potassium per 100 grams and oyster mushroom has 420mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both morel mushroom and oyster mushroom contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Morel Mushroom | Oyster Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.215 G | 0.123 G |
| other omega 6 | 0.001 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.216 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: Morel Mushroom (Mushrooms, morel, raw) and Oyster Mushroom (Mushrooms, oyster, raw) .
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FAQ
Does morel mushroom or oyster mushroom contain more calories in 100 grams?Morel mushroom and oyster mushroom contain similar amounts of calories - morel mushroom has 31 calories in 100g and oyster mushroom has 33 calories.
Is morel mushroom or oyster mushroom better for protein?
Morel mushroom and oyster mushroom contain similar amounts of protein - morel mushroom has 3.1g of protein per 100 grams and oyster mushroom has 3.3g of protein.
Does morel mushroom or oyster mushroom have more carbohydrates?
By weight, morel mushroom and oyster mushroom contain similar amounts of carbs - morel mushroom has 5.1g of carbs for 100g and oyster mushroom has 6.1g of carbohydrates.
Does morel mushroom or oyster mushroom contain more iron?
Morel mushroom is an abundant source of iron and it has 820% more iron than oyster mushroom - morel mushroom has 12.2mg of iron in 100 grams and oyster mushroom has 1.3mg of iron.
Does morel mushroom or oyster mushroom contain more potassium?
Both morel mushroom and oyster mushroom are high in potassium. Morel mushroom is very similar to morel mushroom for potassium - morel mushroom has 411mg of potassium in 100 grams and oyster mushroom has 420mg of potassium.