Oyster vs. Mushroom
Nutrition comparison of Oyster and Mushroom
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
oyster
versus
mushroom
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in oyster and mushroom:
- Mushroom has 63% less calories than oyster.
- Mushroom has more riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid, however, oyster contains more Vitamin B12.
- Mushroom is an excellent source of potassium.
- Oyster is a great source of calcium.
- Oyster is an excellent source of iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Oyster (Mollusks, oyster, eastern, farmed, raw) and Mushroom (Mushrooms, white, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Mushroom has 63% less calories than oyster - oyster has 59 calories per 100 grams and mushroom has 22 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, oyster is lighter in protein, lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to mushroom per calorie. Oyster has a macronutrient ratio of 36:39:25 and for mushroom, 44:47:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Oyster | Mushroom | |
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| Protein | 36% | 44% |
| Carbohydrates | 39% | 47% |
| Fat | 25% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Oyster and mushroom contain similar amounts of carbs - oyster has 5.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Mushroom has more dietary fiber than oyster - mushroom has 1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and oyster does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Oyster has less sugar than mushroom - mushroom has 2g of sugar per 100 grams and oyster does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Oyster has 69% more protein than mushroom - oyster has 5.2g of protein per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both oyster and mushroom are low in saturated fat - oyster has 0.44g of saturated fat per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.05g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Mushroom has less cholesterol than oyster - oyster has 25mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Oyster has 124% more Vitamin C than mushroom - oyster has 4.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and mushroom has 2.1mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Oyster has more Vitamin A than mushroom - oyster has 8ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Mushroom has more Vitamin D than oyster - mushroom has 7iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and oyster does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Mushroom and oyster contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - mushroom has 0.01mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and oyster does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Mushroom has more riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid, however, oyster contains more Vitamin B12. Both oyster and mushroom contain significant amounts of thiamin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Oyster | Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.105 MG | 0.081 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.065 MG | 0.402 MG |
| Niacin | 1.267 MG | 3.607 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.157 MG | 1.497 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06 MG | 0.104 MG |
| Folate | 18 UG | 17 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 16.2 UG | 0.04 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Oyster is a great source of calcium and it has 13 times more calcium than mushroom - oyster has 44mg of calcium per 100 grams and mushroom has 3mg of calcium.
iron
Oyster is an excellent source of iron and it has 10 times more iron than mushroom - oyster has 5.8mg of iron per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.5mg of iron.
potassium
Mushroom is an excellent source of potassium and it has 156% more potassium than oyster - oyster has 124mg of potassium per 100 grams and mushroom has 318mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, mushroom has more linoleic acid than oyster per 100 grams.
| Oyster | Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.028 G | 0.16 G |
| other omega 6 | 0.033 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.061 G | 0.16 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.
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FAQ
Does oyster or mushroom contain more calories in 100 grams?Mushroom has 60% less calories than oyster - oyster has 59 calories in 100g and mushroom has 22 calories.
Is oyster or mushroom better for protein?
Oyster has 70% more protein than mushroom - oyster has 5.2g of protein per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.1g of protein.
Does oyster or mushroom have more carbohydrates?
By weight, oyster and mushroom contain similar amounts of carbs - oyster has 5.5g of carbs for 100g and mushroom has 3.3g of carbohydrates.
Does oyster or mushroom contain more iron?
Oyster is an abundant source of iron and it has 10 times more iron than mushroom - oyster has 5.8mg of iron in 100 grams and mushroom has 0.5mg of iron.
Does oyster or mushroom contain more potassium?
Mushroom is a rich source of potassium and it has 160% more potassium than oyster - oyster has 124mg of potassium in 100 grams and mushroom has 318mg of potassium.