Tangerine vs. Oyster Mushroom
Nutrition comparison of Tangerine and Oyster Mushroom
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
tangerine
versus
oyster mushroom
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in tangerine and oyster mushroom:
- Oyster mushroom has 54% less carbohydrates than tangerine.
- Oyster mushroom has 8.5 times less sugar than tangerine.
- Oyster mushroom has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and folate.
- Oyster mushroom is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Oyster mushroom is an excellent source of potassium.
- Tangerine has signficantly more calcium than oyster mushroom.
- Tangerine is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Tangerine (Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), raw) and Oyster Mushroom (Mushrooms, oyster, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Oyster mushroom has 38% less calories than tangerine - oyster mushroom has 33 calories per 100 grams and tangerine has 53 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, tangerine is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to oyster mushroom per calorie. Tangerine has a macronutrient ratio of 6:89:5 and for oyster mushroom, 32:59:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Tangerine | Oyster Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 6% | 32% |
| Carbohydrates | 89% | 59% |
| Fat | 5% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Oyster mushroom has 54% less carbohydrates than tangerine - oyster mushroom has 6.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and tangerine has 13.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Oyster mushroom is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 28% more dietary fiber than tangerine - oyster mushroom has 2.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and tangerine has 1.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Oyster mushroom has 8.5 times less sugar than tangerine - oyster mushroom has 1.1g of sugar per 100 grams and tangerine has 10.6g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Oyster mushroom has 309% more protein than tangerine - oyster mushroom has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and tangerine has 0.81g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both oyster mushroom and tangerine are low in saturated fat - oyster mushroom has 0.06g of saturated fat per 100 grams and tangerine has 0.04g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Tangerine is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than oyster mushroom - tangerine has 26.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and oyster mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Tangerine has 16 times more Vitamin A than oyster mushroom - oyster mushroom has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and tangerine has 34ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Oyster mushroom has more Vitamin D than tangerine - oyster mushroom has 29iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and tangerine does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Tangerine and oyster mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - tangerine has 0.2mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and oyster mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Oyster mushroom has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and folate. Both tangerine and oyster mushroom contain significant amounts of Vitamin B6.
| Tangerine | Oyster Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.058 MG | 0.125 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.036 MG | 0.349 MG |
| Niacin | 0.376 MG | 4.956 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.216 MG | 1.294 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.078 MG | 0.11 MG |
| Folate | 16 UG | 38 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Tangerine has signficantly more calcium than oyster mushroom - oyster mushroom has 3mg of calcium per 100 grams and tangerine has 37mg of calcium.
iron
Oyster mushroom has 787% more iron than tangerine - oyster mushroom has 1.3mg of iron per 100 grams and tangerine has 0.15mg of iron.
potassium
Oyster mushroom is an excellent source of potassium and it has 153% more potassium than tangerine - oyster mushroom has 420mg of potassium per 100 grams and tangerine has 166mg 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,
| Tangerine | Oyster Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 155 UG | 29 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 101 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 138 UG | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, oyster mushroom has more linoleic acid than tangerine per 100 grams.
| Tangerine | Oyster Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.048 G | 0.123 G |
| Total | 0.048 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: Tangerine (Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), raw) and Oyster Mushroom (Mushrooms, oyster, raw) .
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FAQ
Does oyster mushroom or tangerine contain more calories in 100 grams?Oyster mushroom has 40% less calories than tangerine - oyster mushroom has 33 calories in 100g and tangerine has 53 calories.
Is oyster mushroom or tangerine better for protein?
Oyster mushroom has 310% more protein than tangerine - oyster mushroom has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and tangerine has 0.81g of protein.
Does oyster mushroom or tangerine have more carbohydrates?
By weight, oyster mushroom has 50% fewer carbohydrates than tangerine - oyster mushroom has 6.1g of carbs for 100g and tangerine has 13.3g of carbohydrates.
Does oyster mushroom or tangerine contain more potassium?
Oyster mushroom is a rich source of potassium and it has 150% more potassium than tangerine - oyster mushroom has 420mg of potassium in 100 grams and tangerine has 166mg of potassium.