Which has more protein, Mushroom, oyster or Mushrooms, shiitake?

Mushroom, oyster has more protein at 2.90g per 100g, compared to 2.41g for Mushrooms, shiitake.

Which has more calories, Mushroom, oyster or Mushrooms, shiitake?

Calorie data is not available for one or both foods.

Is Mushroom, oyster healthier than Mushrooms, shiitake?

Based on vitamin and mineral density, Mushroom, oyster scores higher in more nutrients per 100g. However, the "healthier" choice depends on your specific nutritional needs.

Mushroom vs Mushrooms

Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA Foundation Foods & USDA Foundation Foods

Mushroom, oyster is higher in more vitamins & minerals

Calories (kcal)

Mushroom —

Mushrooms —

Protein (g)

Mushroom 2.90

Mushrooms 2.41

Carbs (g)

Mushroom 6.94

Mushrooms 8.17

Fat (g)

Mushroom 0.188

Mushrooms 0.195

Fiber (g)

Mushroom 2.85

Mushrooms 4.17

Quick answers

Which has more protein?

Mushroom, oyster — 2.90g vs 2.41g per 100g.

Which is more nutrient-dense?

Mushroom, oyster scores higher in more vitamins and minerals per 100g, though both foods can be part of a healthy diet.

Full Nutrition Comparison

All values per 100g edible portion. Green = Food A higher · Blue = Food B higher

Nutrient	Mushroom	Mushrooms	Diff
Macronutrients
Water	89.2 g	88.6 g	+1%
Protein	2.90 g	2.41 g	+20%
Total lipid (fat)	0.188 g	0.195 g	-4%
Carbohydrate, by difference	6.94 g	8.17 g	-15%
Fiber, total dietary	2.85 g	4.17 g	-32%
Vitamins
Thiamin (Vitamin B1)	0.070 mg	0.001 mg	+5500%
Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)	0.244 mg	0.216 mg	+13%
Niacin (Vitamin B3)	5.75 mg	2.74 mg	+110%
Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine	0.099 mg	0.159 mg	-38%
Biotin (Vitamin B7)	63.1 ug	32.1 ug	+97%
Vitamin D (D2 + D3)	0.041 ug	0.056 ug	-28%
Minerals
Calcium, Ca	0 mg	0.766 mg	-100%
Iron, Fe	0.698 mg	0.144 mg	+384%
Magnesium, Mg	13.9 mg	14.1 mg	-1%
Phosphorus, P	86.2 mg	75.8 mg	+14%
Potassium, K	282 mg	243 mg	+16%
Sodium, Na	1.13 mg	0.936 mg	+20%
Zinc, Zn	0.684 mg	0.764 mg	-10%
Copper, Cu	0.106 mg	0.050 mg	+114%
Manganese, Mn	0.086 mg	0.173 mg	-51%
Selenium, Se	1.38 ug	1.24 ug	+11%
Other Nutrients
Energy (Atwater General Factors)	41 kcal	44 kcal	-7%
Energy (Atwater Specific Factors)	33 kcal	36 kcal	-8%
Nitrogen	0.464 g	0.386 g	+20%
Ash	0.733 g	0.620 g	+18%
Beta-glucan	1.92 g	2.92 g	-34%
Biotin	7.04 ug	6.05 ug	+16%
Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total)	1.62 IU	2.25 IU	-28%
Vitamin D2 — Ergocalciferol (plant source)	0.041 ug	0.056 ug	-28%
Vitamin D4	0 ug	0 ug	=
Glutathione	17.5 mg	12.8 mg	+37%
Stigmasterol	0 mg	0 mg	=
Campesterol	0 mg	0 mg	=
Beta-sitosterol	0 mg	0 mg	=
Ergosta-7-enol	1.31 mg	6.41 mg	-80%
Ergosta-5,7-dienol	8.43 mg	3.61 mg	+134%
Ergosta-7,22-dienol	0.880 mg	1.51 mg	-42%
Ergosterol	58.5 mg	61.2 mg	-4%
Beta-sitostanol	0 mg	0 mg	=
Delta-5-avenasterol	0 mg	0 mg	=
Delta-7-Stigmastenol	0 mg	0 mg	=
Tryptophan (EAA)	0.381 g	0.288 g	+32%
Threonine (EAA)	1.17 g	0.991 g	+18%
Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA)	0.923 g	0.786 g	+17%
Leucine (EAA, BCAA)	1.51 g	1.31 g	+15%
Lysine (EAA)	1.33 g	1.17 g	+14%
Methionine (EAA)	0.356 g	0.273 g	+30%
Phenylalanine (EAA)	0.989 g	0.787 g	+26%
Valine (EAA, BCAA)	1.65 g	1.64 g	+1%
Histidine (EAA)	0.574 g	0.439 g	+31%
Ergothioneine	14.0 mg	11.1 mg	+27%

* All values per 100g edible portion. Source: USDA Foundation Foods and USDA Foundation Foods. Diff column shows percentage difference relative to Food B.

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Dig deeper — biggest differences

Thiamin (Vitamin B1) +5500% in Mushroom, oyster Iron, Fe +384% in Mushroom, oyster Copper, Cu +114% in Mushroom, oyster Niacin (Vitamin B3) +110% in Mushroom, oyster

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