Shrimp vs. Oyster Mushroom
Nutrition comparison of Shrimp and Oyster Mushroom
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
shrimp
versus
oyster mushroom
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in shrimp and oyster mushroom:
- Oyster mushroom has 54% less calories than shrimp.
- Oyster mushroom has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid, however, shrimp contains more Vitamin B12.
- Oyster mushroom has signficantly less cholesterol than shrimp.
- Oyster mushroom is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Oyster mushroom is an excellent source of potassium.
- Shrimp is a great source of calcium.
- Shrimp is an excellent source of protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Shrimp (Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, raw (may contain additives to retain moisture)) and Oyster Mushroom (Mushrooms, oyster, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Oyster mushroom has 54% less calories than shrimp - oyster mushroom has 33 calories per 100 grams and shrimp has 71 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, shrimp is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to oyster mushroom per calorie. Shrimp has a macronutrient ratio of 76:0:24 and for oyster mushroom, 31:55:14 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Shrimp | Oyster Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 76% | 31% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 55% |
| Fat | 24% | 14% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Oyster mushroom and shrimp contain similar amounts of carbs - oyster mushroom has 6.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.91g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Oyster mushroom is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than shrimp - oyster mushroom has 2.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and shrimp does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Shrimp has less sugar than oyster mushroom - oyster mushroom has 1.1g of sugar per 100 grams and shrimp does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Shrimp is an excellent source of protein and it has 311% more protein than oyster mushroom - oyster mushroom has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and shrimp has 13.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both oyster mushroom and shrimp are low in saturated fat - oyster mushroom has 0.06g of saturated fat per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.26g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both shrimp and oyster mushroom are low in trans fat - shrimp has 0.02g of trans fat per 100 grams and oyster mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Oyster mushroom has signficantly less cholesterol than shrimp - shrimp has 126mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and oyster mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Shrimp has 26 times more Vitamin A than oyster mushroom - oyster mushroom has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and shrimp has 54ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Oyster mushroom has 13 times more Vitamin D than shrimp - oyster mushroom has 29iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and shrimp has 2iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Shrimp has more Vitamin E than oyster mushroom - shrimp has 1.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and oyster mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Shrimp and oyster mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - shrimp has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and oyster mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Oyster mushroom has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid, however, shrimp contains more Vitamin B12. Both shrimp and oyster mushroom contain significant amounts of Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Shrimp | Oyster Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.02 MG | 0.125 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.015 MG | 0.349 MG |
| Niacin | 1.778 MG | 4.956 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.31 MG | 1.294 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.161 MG | 0.11 MG |
| Folate | 19 UG | 38 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.11 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Shrimp is a great source of calcium and it has 17 times more calcium than oyster mushroom - oyster mushroom has 3mg of calcium per 100 grams and shrimp has 54mg of calcium.
iron
Oyster mushroom has 533% more iron than shrimp - oyster mushroom has 1.3mg of iron per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.21mg of iron.
potassium
Oyster mushroom is an excellent source of potassium and it has 272% more potassium than shrimp - oyster mushroom has 420mg of potassium per 100 grams and shrimp has 113mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both shrimp and oyster mushroom contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Shrimp | Oyster Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.006 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.095 G | 0.123 G |
| Total | 0.101 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: Shrimp (Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, raw (may contain additives to retain moisture)) and Oyster Mushroom (Mushrooms, oyster, raw) .
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FAQ
Does oyster mushroom or shrimp contain more calories in 100 grams?Oyster mushroom has 50% less calories than shrimp - oyster mushroom has 33 calories in 100g and shrimp has 71 calories.
Is oyster mushroom or shrimp better for protein?
Shrimp is a fantastic source of protein and it has 310% more protein than oyster mushroom - oyster mushroom has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and shrimp has 13.6g of protein.
Does oyster mushroom or shrimp have more carbohydrates?
By weight, oyster mushroom and shrimp contain similar amounts of carbs - oyster mushroom has 6.1g of carbs for 100g and shrimp has 0.91g of carbohydrates.
Does oyster mushroom or shrimp contain more potassium?
Oyster mushroom is a rich source of potassium and it has 270% more potassium than shrimp - oyster mushroom has 420mg of potassium in 100 grams and shrimp has 113mg of potassium.