White Bread vs. Oyster Mushroom

Nutrition comparison of White Bread and Oyster Mushroom


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

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

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in white bread and oyster mushroom:

  • Both white bread and oyster mushroom are high in dietary fiber.
  • Oyster mushroom has more beta-carotene than white bread, however, white bread contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than oyster mushroom.
  • Oyster mushroom is an excellent source of potassium.
  • White bread has more thiamin and folate, however, oyster mushroom contains more pantothenic acid.
  • White bread is a great source of protein.
  • White bread is an excellent source of calcium and iron.
Detailed nutritional comparison of white bread 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: White Bread (Bread, white wheat) 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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White bread is high in calories and oyster mushroom has 86% less calories than white bread - white bread has 238 calories per 100 grams and oyster mushroom has 33 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, white bread is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to oyster mushroom for fat. White bread has a macronutrient ratio of 18:74:8 and for oyster mushroom, 32:59:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

White Bread Oyster Mushroom
Protein 18% 32%
Carbohydrates 74% 59%
Fat 8% 9%
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carbohydrates

White bread is high in carbohydrates and oyster mushroom has 86% less carbohydrates than white bread - white bread has 43.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and oyster mushroom has 6.1g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Both white bread and oyster mushroom are high in dietary fiber. White bread has 300% more dietary fiber than oyster mushroom - white bread has 9.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and oyster mushroom has 2.3g of dietary fiber.

sugar

White bread and oyster mushroom contain similar amounts of sugar - white bread has 5g of sugar per 100 grams and oyster mushroom has 1.1g of sugar.

Protein

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White bread is a great source of protein and it has 222% more protein than oyster mushroom - white bread has 10.7g of protein per 100 grams and oyster mushroom has 3.3g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both white bread and oyster mushroom are low in saturated fat - white bread has 0.63g of saturated fat per 100 grams and oyster mushroom has 0.06g of saturated fat.

trans fat

Both white bread and oyster mushroom are low in trans fat - white bread has 0.03g of trans fat per 100 grams and oyster mushroom does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamins

Vitamin A

Oyster mushroom and white bread contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - oyster mushroom has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and white bread does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin D

Oyster mushroom has more Vitamin D than white bread - oyster mushroom has 29iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and white bread does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin E

White bread has more Vitamin E than oyster mushroom - white bread has 0.38mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and oyster mushroom does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin K

White bread has more Vitamin K than oyster mushroom - white bread has 7.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and oyster mushroom does not contain significant amounts.

The B Vitamins

White bread has more thiamin and folate, however, oyster mushroom contains more pantothenic acid. Both white bread and oyster mushroom contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6.

White Bread Oyster Mushroom
Thiamin 0.51 MG 0.125 MG
Riboflavin 0.255 MG 0.349 MG
Niacin 4.455 MG 4.956 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.455 MG 1.294 MG
Vitamin B6 0.08 MG 0.11 MG
Folate 127 UG 38 UG

Minerals

calcium

White bread is an excellent source of calcium and it has 227 times more calcium than oyster mushroom - white bread has 684mg of calcium per 100 grams and oyster mushroom has 3mg of calcium.

iron

White bread is an excellent source of iron and it has 268% more iron than oyster mushroom - white bread has 4.9mg of iron per 100 grams and oyster mushroom has 1.3mg of iron.

potassium

Oyster mushroom is an excellent source of potassium and it has 231% more potassium than white bread - white bread has 127mg of potassium per 100 grams and oyster mushroom has 420mg 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, oyster mushroom has more beta-carotene than white bread per 100 grams, however, white bread contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than oyster mushroom per 100 grams.

White Bread Oyster Mushroom
beta-carotene 2 UG 29 UG
lutein + zeaxanthin 25 UG ~

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 6s

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

White Bread Oyster Mushroom
other omega 6 0.002 G ~
linoleic acid 0.879 G 0.123 G
Total 0.881 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: White Bread (Bread, white wheat) and Oyster Mushroom (Mushrooms, oyster, raw) .

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FAQ

Does white bread or oyster mushroom contain more calories in 100 grams?
White bread is high in calories and oyster mushroom has 90% less calories than white bread - white bread has 238 calories in 100g and oyster mushroom has 33 calories.

Is white bread or oyster mushroom better for protein?
White bread is a great source of protein and it has 220% more protein than oyster mushroom - white bread has 10.7g of protein per 100 grams and oyster mushroom has 3.3g of protein.

Does white bread or oyster mushroom have more carbohydrates?
By weight, white bread is high in carbohydrates and oyster mushroom has 90% fewer carbohydrates than white bread - white bread has 43.9g of carbs for 100g and oyster mushroom has 6.1g of carbohydrates.

Does white bread or oyster mushroom contain more calcium?
White bread is a rich source of calcium and it has 227 times more calcium than oyster mushroom - white bread has 684mg of calcium in 100 grams and oyster mushroom has 3mg of calcium.

Does white bread or oyster mushroom contain more iron?
White bread is an abundant source of iron and it has 270% more iron than oyster mushroom - white bread has 4.9mg of iron in 100 grams and oyster mushroom has 1.3mg of iron.

Does white bread or oyster mushroom contain more potassium?
Oyster mushroom is a rich source of potassium and it has 230% more potassium than white bread - white bread has 127mg of potassium in 100 grams and oyster mushroom has 420mg of potassium.