Oyster Mushroom vs. Yellow Corn

Nutrition comparison of Oyster Mushroom and Cooked Yellow Corn


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

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

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in oyster mushroom and yellow corn:

  • Both oyster mushroom and yellow corn are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
  • Oyster mushroom has 66% less calories than yellow corn.
  • Oyster mushroom has 71% less carbohydrates than yellow corn.
  • Oyster mushroom has more riboflavin and niacin.
Detailed nutritional comparison of oyster mushroom and yellow corn 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: Oyster Mushroom (Mushrooms, oyster, raw) and Yellow Corn (Corn, sweet, yellow, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Oyster mushroom has 66% less calories than yellow corn - oyster mushroom has 33 calories per 100 grams and yellow corn has 96 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, oyster mushroom is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and similar to yellow corn for fat. Oyster mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 32:59:9 and for yellow corn, 12:76:12 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Oyster Mushroom Yellow Corn
Protein 32% 12%
Carbohydrates 59% 76%
Fat 9% 12%
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carbohydrates

Oyster mushroom has 71% less carbohydrates than yellow corn - oyster mushroom has 6.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and yellow corn has 21g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Both oyster mushroom and yellow corn are high in dietary fiber. Oyster mushroom is very similar to oyster mushroom for dietary fiber - oyster mushroom has 2.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and yellow corn has 2.4g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Oyster mushroom and yellow corn contain similar amounts of sugar - oyster mushroom has 1.1g of sugar per 100 grams and yellow corn has 4.5g of sugar.

Protein

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

Fat

saturated fat

Both oyster mushroom and yellow corn are low in saturated fat - oyster mushroom has 0.06g of saturated fat per 100 grams and yellow corn has 0.2g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Yellow corn has more Vitamin C than oyster mushroom - yellow corn has 5.5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and oyster mushroom does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin A

Oyster mushroom and yellow corn contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - oyster mushroom has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and yellow corn has 13ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin D

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

Vitamin E

Yellow corn and oyster mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - yellow corn has 0.09mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and oyster mushroom does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin K

Yellow corn and oyster mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - yellow corn has 0.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and oyster mushroom does not contain significant amounts.

The B Vitamins

Oyster mushroom has more riboflavin and niacin. Both oyster mushroom and yellow corn contain significant amounts of thiamin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.

Oyster Mushroom Yellow Corn
Thiamin 0.125 MG 0.093 MG
Riboflavin 0.349 MG 0.057 MG
Niacin 4.956 MG 1.683 MG
Pantothenic acid 1.294 MG 0.792 MG
Vitamin B6 0.11 MG 0.139 MG
Folate 38 UG 23 UG

Minerals

calcium

Oyster mushroom and yellow corn contain similar amounts of calcium - oyster mushroom has 3mg of calcium per 100 grams and yellow corn has 3mg of calcium.

iron

Oyster mushroom has 196% more iron than yellow corn - oyster mushroom has 1.3mg of iron per 100 grams and yellow corn has 0.45mg of iron.

potassium

Both oyster mushroom and yellow corn are high in potassium. Oyster mushroom has 93% more potassium than yellow corn - oyster mushroom has 420mg of potassium per 100 grams and yellow corn has 218mg 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 Yellow Corn
beta-carotene 29 UG 66 UG
alpha-carotene ~ 23 UG
lutein + zeaxanthin ~ 906 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 6s

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

Oyster Mushroom Yellow Corn
linoleic acid 0.123 G 0.586 G
Total 0.123 G 0.586 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: Oyster Mushroom (Mushrooms, oyster, raw) and Yellow Corn (Corn, sweet, yellow, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt) .

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FAQ

Does oyster mushroom or yellow corn contain more calories in 100 grams?
Oyster mushroom has 70% less calories than yellow corn - oyster mushroom has 33 calories in 100g and yellow corn has 96 calories.

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

Does oyster mushroom or yellow corn have more carbohydrates?
By weight, oyster mushroom has 70% fewer carbohydrates than yellow corn - oyster mushroom has 6.1g of carbs for 100g and yellow corn has 21g of carbohydrates.

Does oyster mushroom or yellow corn contain more potassium?
Both oyster mushroom and yellow corn are high in potassium. Oyster mushroom has 90% more potassium than yellow corn - oyster mushroom has 420mg of potassium in 100 grams and yellow corn has 218mg of potassium.