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.
Detailed nutritional comparison of shrimp and oyster 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: 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.


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Calories and Carbs

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Oyster mushroom has 54% less calories than shrimp - oyster mushroom has 33 calories per 100 grams and shrimp has 71 calories.

Shrimp Oyster Mushroom
Protein 81% 32%
Carbohydrates 5% 59%
Fat 13% 9%
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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

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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 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 Shrimp or Oyster Mushroom .

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.