Oyster Mushrooms
Mushrooms, oyster, raw
Nutrition Facts & Macros
| Amount Per Serving | Per 0.5 cup sliced (43g) | |
|---|---|---|
| Calories 20 | Calories from Fat 0 | |
| % Daily Value* | ||
| Total Fat 0g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat 0g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated Fat 0g | ||
| Polyunsaturated (PUFA) 0.1g | ||
| Omega-3 Fat 0g | 0% | |
| Omega-6 Fat 0g | ||
| Trans Fat 0g | ||
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% | |
| Sodium 8mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 3g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber 1g | 4% | |
| Sugar 0g | ||
| Alcohol 0g | ||
| Protein 1g | 1% | |
| Vitamin C 0mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin D 12IU | 3% | |
| Iron 0.6mg | 3% | |
| Calcium 1mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin B-12 0mcg | 0% | |
| Vitamin B-6 0mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin K 0mcg | 0% | |
| Vitamin E 0mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin A 21IU | 0% | |
| Folate 16mcg | 4% | |
| Potassium 181mg | 4% | |
| Magnesium 8mg | 2% | |
| Zinc 0.3mg | 3% | |
| Niacin 2.1mg | 11% | |
| Riboflavin 0.2mg | 12% | |
| Thiamin 0.1mg | 4% | |
| Phosphorus 52mg | 4% | |
| Selenium 1mcg | 2% | |
| Manganese 0mg | 2% | |
| Copper 0.1mg | 12% | |
| Choline 21mg | 4% | |
| Pantothenic acid 0.6mg | 11% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs:
Calories per gram: Fat 9 • Carbohydrate 4 • Protein 4
Other Nutrients
Per 0.5 cup sliced (43g)
| Ash | 0.4g | |
|---|---|---|
| Starch | 0g | |
| Sucrose | 0g | |
| Glucose (dextrose) | 0.5g | |
| Fructose | 0g | |
| Lactose | 0g | |
| Maltose | 0g | |
| Water | 38.3g | |
| Caffeine | 0mg | |
| Theobromine | 0mg | |
| Energy | 59.8kJ | |
| Galactose | 0g | |
| Retinol | 0mcg | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 0.9mcg | |
| Carotene, beta | 12.5mcg | |
| Carotene, alpha | 0mcg | |
| Vitamin D2 (ergocalciferol) | 0.3mcg | |
| Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) | 0mcg | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.3mcg | |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 0mcg | |
| Lycopene | 0mcg | |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 0mcg | |
| Tocopherol, beta | 0mg | |
| Tocopherol, gamma | 0mg | |
| Tocopherol, delta | 0mg | |
| Tocotrienol, alpha | 0mg | |
| Tocotrienol, beta | 0mg | |
| Tocotrienol, gamma | 0mg | |
| Tocotrienol, delta | 0mg | |
| Menaquinone-4 | 0mcg | |
| Dihydrophylloquinone | 0mcg | |
| Folic acid | 0mcg | |
| Folate, food | 16.3mcg | |
| Folate, DFE | 16.3mcg | |
| Betaine | 5.2mg | |
| Tryptophan | 0g | |
| Threonine | 0.1g | |
| Isoleucine | 0g | |
| Leucine | 0.1g | |
| Lysine | 0.1g | |
| Methionine | 0g | |
| Cystine | 0g | |
| Phenylalanine | 0g | |
| Tyrosine | 0g | |
| Valine | 0.1g | |
| Arginine | 0.1g | |
| Histidine | 0g | |
| Alanine | 0.1g | |
| Aspartic acid | 0.1g | |
| Glutamic acid | 0.3g | |
| Glycine | 0.1g | |
| Proline | 0g | |
| Serine | 0.1g | |
| DHA | 0g | |
| EPA | 0g | |
| Stigmasterol | 0mg | |
| Campesterol | 0.4mg | |
| Beta-sitosterol | 0mg | |
Source: USDA Nutrient Database. Protein daily value based on ISSN Position Stand for an individual weighing ~150 lbs.
Oyster mushrooms FAQ
Are oyster mushrooms high in protein?
No, oyster mushrooms are not high in protein. A 1/2 cup serving of raw oyster mushrooms contains about 3 grams of protein. For context, the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for protein is 56 grams per day for men and 46 grams per day for women. So while oyster mushrooms are not a very high source of protein, they do contribute a small proportion towards the daily needs.
Are oyster mushrooms low FODMAP?
Yes, oyster mushrooms are considered low in FODMAPs (fermentable oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides, and polyols). Foods with low FODMAPs are often recommended for people with certain digestive disorders like irritable bowel syndrome, as they won’t cause significant digestive discomfort and bloating in these individuals. There is no specific daily recommended value for FODMAPs as their intake varies widely between individuals depending on their digestive tolerance.
Is oyster mushroom high in uric acid?
No, oyster mushrooms are not high in uric acid. Instead, they are low-purine foods which means they contain less of the substances that your body converts into uric acid. High levels of uric acid can lead to gout and kidney stones, so for people with these conditions, consuming low-purine foods like oyster mushrooms is beneficial. On the other hand, foods that are high in purines, like certain meats and seafood, should be limited. There are no specific recommended daily values for uric acid; instead, it’s advisable to maintain a modulated consumption of purine-rich foods based on individual health conditions.