Oyster vs. Chanterelle Mushroom

Nutrition comparison of Oyster and Chanterelle Mushroom


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

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

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

  • Both chanterelle mushroom and oyster are high in iron.
  • Chanterelle mushroom is an excellent source of Vitamin D, dietary fiber and potassium.
  • Oyster has more thiamin, folate and Vitamin B12, however, chanterelle mushroom contains more riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid.
  • Oyster is a great source of calcium.
Detailed nutritional comparison of oyster and chanterelle 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: Oyster (Mollusks, oyster, eastern, farmed, raw) and Chanterelle Mushroom (Mushrooms, Chanterelle, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Chanterelle mushroom has 46% less calories than oyster - chanterelle mushroom has 32 calories per 100 grams and oyster has 59 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, oyster is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to chanterelle mushroom per calorie. Oyster has a macronutrient ratio of 36:39:25 and for chanterelle mushroom, 16:72:12 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Oyster Chanterelle Mushroom
Protein 36% 16%
Carbohydrates 39% 72%
Fat 25% 12%
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carbohydrates

Chanterelle mushroom and oyster contain similar amounts of carbs - chanterelle mushroom has 6.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and oyster has 5.5g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Chanterelle mushroom is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than oyster - chanterelle mushroom has 3.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and oyster does not contain significant amounts.

sugar

Oyster has less sugar than chanterelle mushroom - chanterelle mushroom has 1.2g of sugar per 100 grams and oyster does not contain significant amounts.

Protein

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Oyster has 250% more protein than chanterelle mushroom - chanterelle mushroom has 1.5g of protein per 100 grams and oyster has 5.2g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both oyster and chanterelle mushroom are low in saturated fat - oyster has 0.44g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chanterelle mushroom does not contain significant amounts.

cholesterol

Chanterelle mushroom has less cholesterol than oyster - oyster has 25mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and chanterelle mushroom does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Oyster has more Vitamin C than chanterelle mushroom - oyster has 4.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and chanterelle mushroom does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin A

Oyster has more Vitamin A than chanterelle mushroom - oyster has 8ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and chanterelle mushroom does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin D

Chanterelle mushroom is an excellent source of Vitamin D and it has more Vitamin D than oyster - chanterelle mushroom has 212iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and oyster does not contain significant amounts.

The B Vitamins

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

Oyster Chanterelle Mushroom
Thiamin 0.105 MG 0.015 MG
Riboflavin 0.065 MG 0.215 MG
Niacin 1.267 MG 4.085 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.157 MG 1.075 MG
Vitamin B6 0.06 MG 0.044 MG
Folate 18 UG 2 UG
Vitamin B12 16.2 UG ~

Minerals

calcium

Oyster is a great source of calcium and it has 193% more calcium than chanterelle mushroom - chanterelle mushroom has 15mg of calcium per 100 grams and oyster has 44mg of calcium.

iron

Both chanterelle mushroom and oyster are high in iron. Oyster has 67% more iron than chanterelle mushroom - chanterelle mushroom has 3.5mg of iron per 100 grams and oyster has 5.8mg of iron.

potassium

Chanterelle mushroom is an excellent source of potassium and it has 308% more potassium than oyster - chanterelle mushroom has 506mg of potassium per 100 grams and oyster has 124mg of potassium.




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).

You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Oyster or Chanterelle Mushroom .

Note: The specific food items compared are: Oyster (Mollusks, oyster, eastern, farmed, raw) and Chanterelle Mushroom (Mushrooms, Chanterelle, raw) .

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FAQ

Does chanterelle mushroom or oyster contain more calories in 100 grams?
Chanterelle mushroom has 50% less calories than oyster - chanterelle mushroom has 32 calories in 100g and oyster has 59 calories.

Is chanterelle mushroom or oyster better for protein?
Oyster has 250% more protein than chanterelle mushroom - chanterelle mushroom has 1.5g of protein per 100 grams and oyster has 5.2g of protein.

Does chanterelle mushroom or oyster have more carbohydrates?
By weight, chanterelle mushroom and oyster contain similar amounts of carbs - chanterelle mushroom has 6.9g of carbs for 100g and oyster has 5.5g of carbohydrates.

Does chanterelle mushroom or oyster contain more iron?
Both chanterelle mushroom and oyster are high in iron. Oyster has 70% more iron than chanterelle mushroom - chanterelle mushroom has 3.5mg of iron in 100 grams and oyster has 5.8mg of iron.

Does chanterelle mushroom or oyster contain more potassium?
Chanterelle mushroom is a rich source of potassium and it has 310% more potassium than oyster - chanterelle mushroom has 506mg of potassium in 100 grams and oyster has 124mg of potassium.