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Nutritional Density
Food guide

Oyster Mushroom

Delicate fan-shaped mushrooms that cook in minutes and supply niacin and potassium for few calories.

VegetablesPlant-Based
Oyster Mushroom, a nutrient-dense vegetables food, photographed on a plain linen surface

Nutrition per 100 g

Standardised to 100 g of oyster mushroom, raw for fair comparison. Typical serving: 100 g raw — 33 kcal per 100 g serving.

Nutrition information for Oyster Mushroom
NutrientPer 100 gPer serving (100 g)Per 100 kcal
Energy33 kcal33 kcal100 kcal
Protein3.3 g3.3 g10 g
Carbohydrate6.1 g6.1 g18.5 g
Fat0.4 g0.4 g1.2 g
Fibre2.3 g2.3 g7 g

Figures are typical values and vary with variety, preparation and brand.

Micronutrients

Vitamins and minerals per 100 g of oyster mushroom, with a typical serving and FDA Daily Value for adults.

Micronutrients for Oyster Mushroom
NutrientPer 100 gPer serving (100 g)% DV
Vitamins
Vitamin A2 µg2 µg<1%
Vitamin C0 mg0 mg0%
Vitamin D0.73 µg0.73 µg4%
Vitamin E0 mg0 mg0%
Vitamin K0 µg0 µg0%
Thiamin0.13 mg0.13 mg11%
Riboflavin0.35 mg0.35 mg27%
Niacin5 mg5 mg31%
Vitamin B60.11 mg0.11 mg6%
Folate38 µg38 µg10%
Vitamin B120 µg0 µg0%
Pantothenic acid1.3 mg1.3 mg26%
Choline48.7 mg48.7 mg9%
Minerals
Calcium3 mg3 mg<1%
Iron1.3 mg1.3 mg7%
Magnesium18 mg18 mg4%
Phosphorus120 mg120 mg10%
Potassium420 mg420 mg9%
Sodium18 mg18 mg<1%
Zinc0.77 mg0.77 mg7%
Selenium2.6 µg2.6 µg5%
Copper0.24 mg0.24 mg27%
Manganese0.11 mg0.11 mg5%

Source: USDA FoodData Central — Mushrooms, oyster, raw

% DV uses FDA Daily Values for adults. Nutrients that USDA does not report for this entry are omitted. Values vary with variety, preparation and brand.

Why eat oyster mushroom?

  • Micronutrients for relatively few calories when portions stay reasonable.
  • Delicate fan-shaped mushrooms that cook in minutes and supply niacin and potassium for few calories.

How to include it

  • Cook simply with olive oil and an acid, or eat raw where appropriate.
  • Typical pairing ideas: Garlic, Soy sauce, Thyme.

Things to consider

  • Preparation and added fat, salt or sugar change the numbers more than the raw food does.

Educational content. This article is for general information and is not medical advice. Speak to a qualified health professional about your individual circumstances.

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