Salmon vs. Oyster Mushroom
Nutrition comparison of Salmon and Oyster Mushroom
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
salmon
versus
oyster mushroom
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in salmon and oyster mushroom:
- Both oyster mushroom and salmon are high in potassium.
- Oyster mushroom has more riboflavin and folate, however, salmon contains more Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
- Oyster mushroom is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Salmon is an excellent source of Vitamin D and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Salmon (Fish, salmon, pink, raw) and Oyster Mushroom (Mushrooms, oyster, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Salmon is high in calories and oyster mushroom has 74% less calories than salmon - oyster mushroom has 33 calories per 100 grams and salmon has 127 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, salmon is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to oyster mushroom per calorie. Salmon has a macronutrient ratio of 67:0:33 and for oyster mushroom, 32:59:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Salmon | Oyster Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 67% | 32% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 59% |
| Fat | 33% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Salmon has less carbohydrates than oyster mushroom - oyster mushroom has 6.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and salmon does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Oyster mushroom is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than salmon - oyster mushroom has 2.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and salmon does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Salmon has less sugar than oyster mushroom - oyster mushroom has 1.1g of sugar per 100 grams and salmon does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Salmon is an excellent source of protein and it has 519% more protein than oyster mushroom - oyster mushroom has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and salmon has 20.5g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both oyster mushroom and salmon are low in saturated fat - oyster mushroom has 0.06g of saturated fat per 100 grams and salmon has 0.81g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both salmon and oyster mushroom are low in trans fat - salmon has 0.03g of trans fat per 100 grams and oyster mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Oyster mushroom has less cholesterol than salmon - salmon has 46mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and oyster mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Salmon has 16 times more Vitamin A than oyster mushroom - oyster mushroom has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and salmon has 35ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Salmon is an excellent source of Vitamin D and it has 14 times more Vitamin D than oyster mushroom - oyster mushroom has 29iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and salmon has 435iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Salmon has more Vitamin E than oyster mushroom - salmon has 0.4mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and oyster mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Salmon and oyster mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - salmon 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 folate, however, salmon contains more Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12. Both salmon and oyster mushroom contain significant amounts of thiamin, niacin and pantothenic acid.
| Salmon | Oyster Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.08 MG | 0.125 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.105 MG | 0.349 MG |
| Niacin | 7.995 MG | 4.956 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.03 MG | 1.294 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.611 MG | 0.11 MG |
| Folate | 4 UG | 38 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 4.15 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Oyster mushroom and salmon contain similar amounts of calcium - oyster mushroom has 3mg of calcium per 100 grams and salmon has 7mg of calcium.
iron
Oyster mushroom has 250% more iron than salmon - oyster mushroom has 1.3mg of iron per 100 grams and salmon has 0.38mg of iron.
potassium
Both oyster mushroom and salmon are high in potassium. Oyster mushroom has 15% more potassium than salmon - oyster mushroom has 420mg of potassium per 100 grams and salmon has 366mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both salmon and oyster mushroom contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Salmon | Oyster Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.004 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.081 G | 0.123 G |
| Total | 0.085 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: Salmon (Fish, salmon, pink, raw) and Oyster Mushroom (Mushrooms, oyster, raw) .
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FAQ
Does oyster mushroom or salmon contain more calories in 100 grams?Salmon is high in calories and oyster mushroom has 70% less calories than salmon - oyster mushroom has 33 calories in 100g and salmon has 127 calories.
Is oyster mushroom or salmon better for protein?
Salmon is a fantastic source of protein and it has 520% more protein than oyster mushroom - oyster mushroom has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and salmon has 20.5g of protein.
Does oyster mushroom or salmon have more carbohydrates?
By weight, salmon has fewer carbohydrates than oyster mushroom - oyster mushroom has 6.1g of carbs for 100g and salmon has no carbs..
Does oyster mushroom or salmon contain more potassium?
Both oyster mushroom and salmon are high in potassium. Oyster mushroom has 20% more potassium than salmon - oyster mushroom has 420mg of potassium in 100 grams and salmon has 366mg of potassium.