Skim Milk vs. Oyster Mushroom

Nutrition comparison of Skim Milk and Oyster Mushroom


Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of skim milk versus oyster mushroom (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in skim milk and oyster mushroom:

  • Oyster mushroom has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, skim milk contains more Vitamin B12.
  • Oyster mushroom is a great source of dietary fiber.
  • Oyster mushroom is an excellent source of potassium.
  • Skim milk is an excellent source of calcium.
Detailed nutritional comparison of skim milk 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: Skim Milk (Milk, nonfat, fluid, with added vitamin A and vitamin D (fat free or skim)) 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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Oyster mushroom and skim milk contain similar amounts of calories - oyster mushroom has 33 calories per 100 grams and skim milk has 34 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, skim milk is heavier in protein, lighter in fat and similar to oyster mushroom for carbs. Skim milk has a macronutrient ratio of 40:58:2 and for oyster mushroom, 32:59:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Skim Milk Oyster Mushroom
Protein 40% 32%
Carbohydrates 58% 59%
Fat 2% 9%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Oyster mushroom and skim milk contain similar amounts of carbs - oyster mushroom has 6.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and skim milk has 5g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Oyster mushroom is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than skim milk - oyster mushroom has 2.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and skim milk does not contain significant amounts.

sugar

Oyster mushroom and skim milk contain similar amounts of sugar - oyster mushroom has 1.1g of sugar per 100 grams and skim milk has 5.1g of sugar.

Protein

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Oyster mushroom and skim milk contain similar amounts of protein - oyster mushroom has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and skim milk has 3.4g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both oyster mushroom and skim milk are low in saturated fat - oyster mushroom has 0.06g of saturated fat per 100 grams and skim milk has 0.06g of saturated fat.

cholesterol

Both skim milk and oyster mushroom are low in cholesterol - skim milk has 2mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and oyster mushroom does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamins

Vitamin A

Skim milk has 29 times more Vitamin A than oyster mushroom - oyster mushroom has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and skim milk has 61ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin D

Skim milk has 62% more Vitamin D than oyster mushroom - oyster mushroom has 29iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and skim milk has 47iu of Vitamin D.

Vitamin E

Skim milk and oyster mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - skim milk has 0.01mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and oyster mushroom does not contain significant amounts.

The B Vitamins

Oyster mushroom has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, skim milk contains more Vitamin B12. Both skim milk and oyster mushroom contain significant amounts of riboflavin.

Skim Milk Oyster Mushroom
Thiamin 0.045 MG 0.125 MG
Riboflavin 0.182 MG 0.349 MG
Niacin 0.094 MG 4.956 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.357 MG 1.294 MG
Vitamin B6 0.037 MG 0.11 MG
Folate 5 UG 38 UG
Vitamin B12 0.5 UG ~

Minerals

calcium

Skim milk is an excellent source of calcium and it has 39 times more calcium than oyster mushroom - oyster mushroom has 3mg of calcium per 100 grams and skim milk has 122mg of calcium.

iron

Oyster mushroom has 43 times more iron than skim milk - oyster mushroom has 1.3mg of iron per 100 grams and skim milk has 0.03mg of iron.

potassium

Oyster mushroom is an excellent source of potassium and it has 169% more potassium than skim milk - oyster mushroom has 420mg of potassium per 100 grams and skim milk has 156mg of potassium.

Omega-3 and Omega-6

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Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, oyster mushroom has more linoleic acid than skim milk per 100 grams.

Skim Milk Oyster Mushroom
linoleic acid 0.002 G 0.123 G
Total 0.002 G 0.123 G



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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: Skim Milk (Milk, nonfat, fluid, with added vitamin A and vitamin D (fat free or skim)) and Oyster Mushroom (Mushrooms, oyster, raw) .

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FAQ

Does oyster mushroom or skim milk contain more calories in 100 grams?
Oyster mushroom and skim milk contain similar amounts of calories - oyster mushroom has 33 calories in 100g and skim milk has 34 calories.

Is oyster mushroom or skim milk better for protein?
Oyster mushroom and skim milk contain similar amounts of protein - oyster mushroom has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and skim milk has 3.4g of protein.

Does oyster mushroom or skim milk have more carbohydrates?
By weight, oyster mushroom and skim milk contain similar amounts of carbs - oyster mushroom has 6.1g of carbs for 100g and skim milk has 5g of carbohydrates.

Does oyster mushroom or skim milk contain more calcium?
Skim milk is a rich source of calcium and it has 39 times more calcium than oyster mushroom - oyster mushroom has 3mg of calcium in 100 grams and skim milk has 122mg of calcium.

Does oyster mushroom or skim milk contain more potassium?
Oyster mushroom is a rich source of potassium and it has 170% more potassium than skim milk - oyster mushroom has 420mg of potassium in 100 grams and skim milk has 156mg of potassium.