Oyster Mushroom vs. Sausage
Nutrition comparison of Oyster Mushroom and Cooked Sausage
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
sausage
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in oyster mushroom and sausage:
- Both oyster mushroom and sausage are high in potassium.
- Oyster mushroom is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Sausage has more thiamin, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, oyster mushroom contains more folate.
- Sausage is an excellent source of protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Oyster Mushroom (Mushrooms, oyster, raw) and Sausage (Sausage, Italian, pork, mild, cooked, pan-fried) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Sausage is high in calories and oyster mushroom has 90% less calories than sausage - oyster mushroom has 33 calories per 100 grams and sausage has 324 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, oyster mushroom is heavier in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to sausage per calorie. Oyster mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 32:59:9 and for sausage, 23:2:75 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Oyster Mushroom | Sausage | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 32% | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 59% | 2% |
| Fat | 9% | 75% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Oyster mushroom and sausage contain similar amounts of carbs - oyster mushroom has 6.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and sausage has 1.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Oyster mushroom is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than sausage - oyster mushroom has 2.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and sausage does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Oyster mushroom and sausage contain similar amounts of sugar - oyster mushroom has 1.1g of sugar per 100 grams and sausage has 1.4g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Sausage is an excellent source of protein and it has 456% more protein than oyster mushroom - oyster mushroom has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and sausage has 18.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Sausage is high in saturated fat and oyster mushroom has 99% less saturated fat than sausage - oyster mushroom has 0.06g of saturated fat per 100 grams and sausage has 9g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both sausage and oyster mushroom are low in trans fat - sausage has 0.1g of trans fat per 100 grams and oyster mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Oyster mushroom has less cholesterol than sausage - sausage has 81mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and oyster mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Oyster mushroom and sausage contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - oyster mushroom has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and sausage has 10ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Oyster mushroom and sausage contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - oyster mushroom has 29iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and sausage has 41iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Sausage and oyster mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - sausage has 0.25mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and oyster mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Sausage and oyster mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - sausage has 3.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and oyster mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Sausage has more thiamin, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, oyster mushroom contains more folate. Both oyster mushroom and sausage contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid.
| Oyster Mushroom | Sausage | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.125 MG | 0.346 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.349 MG | 0.263 MG |
| Niacin | 4.956 MG | 6.279 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.294 MG | 0.838 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.11 MG | 0.371 MG |
| Folate | 38 UG | 4 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 0.9 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Sausage has 333% more calcium than oyster mushroom - oyster mushroom has 3mg of calcium per 100 grams and sausage has 13mg of calcium.
iron
Oyster mushroom and sausage contain similar amounts of iron - oyster mushroom has 1.3mg of iron per 100 grams and sausage has 1.3mg of iron.
potassium
Both oyster mushroom and sausage are high in potassium. Oyster mushroom has 24% more potassium than sausage - oyster mushroom has 420mg of potassium per 100 grams and sausage has 339mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, sausage has more linoleic acid than oyster mushroom per 100 grams.
| Oyster Mushroom | Sausage | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.123 G | 4.267 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.035 G |
| Total | 0.123 G | 4.302 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: Oyster Mushroom (Mushrooms, oyster, raw) and Sausage (Sausage, Italian, pork, mild, cooked, pan-fried) .
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FAQ
Does oyster mushroom or sausage contain more calories in 100 grams?Sausage is high in calories and oyster mushroom has 90% less calories than sausage - oyster mushroom has 33 calories in 100g and sausage has 324 calories.
Is oyster mushroom or sausage better for protein?
Sausage is a fantastic source of protein and it has 460% more protein than oyster mushroom - oyster mushroom has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and sausage has 18.4g of protein.
Does oyster mushroom or sausage have more carbohydrates?
By weight, oyster mushroom and sausage contain similar amounts of carbs - oyster mushroom has 6.1g of carbs for 100g and sausage has 1.9g of carbohydrates.
Does oyster mushroom or sausage contain more potassium?
Both oyster mushroom and sausage are high in potassium. Oyster mushroom has 20% more potassium than sausage - oyster mushroom has 420mg of potassium in 100 grams and sausage has 339mg of potassium.