Oyster Mushroom vs. Yellow Corn
Nutrition comparison of Oyster Mushroom and Cooked Yellow Corn
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
yellow corn
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in oyster mushroom and yellow corn:
- Both oyster mushroom and yellow corn are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Oyster mushroom has 66% less calories than yellow corn.
- Oyster mushroom has 71% less carbohydrates than yellow corn.
- Oyster mushroom has more riboflavin and niacin.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Oyster Mushroom (Mushrooms, oyster, raw) and Yellow Corn (Corn, sweet, yellow, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Oyster mushroom has 66% less calories than yellow corn - oyster mushroom has 33 calories per 100 grams and yellow corn has 96 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, oyster mushroom is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and similar to yellow corn for fat. Oyster mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 32:59:9 and for yellow corn, 12:76:12 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Oyster Mushroom | Yellow Corn | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 32% | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 59% | 76% |
| Fat | 9% | 12% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Oyster mushroom has 71% less carbohydrates than yellow corn - oyster mushroom has 6.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and yellow corn has 21g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both oyster mushroom and yellow corn are high in dietary fiber. Oyster mushroom is very similar to oyster mushroom for dietary fiber - oyster mushroom has 2.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and yellow corn has 2.4g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Oyster mushroom and yellow corn contain similar amounts of sugar - oyster mushroom has 1.1g of sugar per 100 grams and yellow corn has 4.5g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Oyster mushroom and yellow corn contain similar amounts of protein - oyster mushroom has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and yellow corn has 3.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both oyster mushroom and yellow corn are low in saturated fat - oyster mushroom has 0.06g of saturated fat per 100 grams and yellow corn has 0.2g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Yellow corn has more Vitamin C than oyster mushroom - yellow corn has 5.5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and oyster mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Oyster mushroom and yellow corn contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - oyster mushroom has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and yellow corn has 13ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Oyster mushroom has more Vitamin D than yellow corn - oyster mushroom has 29iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and yellow corn does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Yellow corn and oyster mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - yellow corn has 0.09mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and oyster mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Yellow corn and oyster mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - yellow corn 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 niacin. Both oyster mushroom and yellow corn contain significant amounts of thiamin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Oyster Mushroom | Yellow Corn | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.125 MG | 0.093 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.349 MG | 0.057 MG |
| Niacin | 4.956 MG | 1.683 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.294 MG | 0.792 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.11 MG | 0.139 MG |
| Folate | 38 UG | 23 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Oyster mushroom and yellow corn contain similar amounts of calcium - oyster mushroom has 3mg of calcium per 100 grams and yellow corn has 3mg of calcium.
iron
Oyster mushroom has 196% more iron than yellow corn - oyster mushroom has 1.3mg of iron per 100 grams and yellow corn has 0.45mg of iron.
potassium
Both oyster mushroom and yellow corn are high in potassium. Oyster mushroom has 93% more potassium than yellow corn - oyster mushroom has 420mg of potassium per 100 grams and yellow corn has 218mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
carotenoids
Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]
For specific types of carotenoids,
| Oyster Mushroom | Yellow Corn | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 29 UG | 66 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 23 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 906 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, yellow corn has more linoleic acid than oyster mushroom per 100 grams.
| Oyster Mushroom | Yellow Corn | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.123 G | 0.586 G |
| Total | 0.123 G | 0.586 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 Yellow Corn (Corn, sweet, yellow, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt) .
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FAQ
Does oyster mushroom or yellow corn contain more calories in 100 grams?Oyster mushroom has 70% less calories than yellow corn - oyster mushroom has 33 calories in 100g and yellow corn has 96 calories.
Is oyster mushroom or yellow corn better for protein?
Oyster mushroom and yellow corn contain similar amounts of protein - oyster mushroom has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and yellow corn has 3.4g of protein.
Does oyster mushroom or yellow corn have more carbohydrates?
By weight, oyster mushroom has 70% fewer carbohydrates than yellow corn - oyster mushroom has 6.1g of carbs for 100g and yellow corn has 21g of carbohydrates.
Does oyster mushroom or yellow corn contain more potassium?
Both oyster mushroom and yellow corn are high in potassium. Oyster mushroom has 90% more potassium than yellow corn - oyster mushroom has 420mg of potassium in 100 grams and yellow corn has 218mg of potassium.