Barley vs. Oyster Mushroom
Nutrition comparison of Barley and Oyster Mushroom
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
barley
versus
oyster mushroom
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in barley and oyster mushroom:
- Both oyster mushroom and barley are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Barley is a great source of iron and protein.
- Oyster mushroom has more beta-carotene than barley, however, barley contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than oyster mushroom.
- Oyster mushroom has more riboflavin and pantothenic acid, however, barley contains more Vitamin B6.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Barley (Barley, pearled, raw) and Oyster Mushroom (Mushrooms, oyster, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Barley is high in calories and oyster mushroom has 91% less calories than barley - oyster mushroom has 33 calories per 100 grams and barley has 352 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, barley is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to oyster mushroom per calorie. Barley has a macronutrient ratio of 11:86:3 and for oyster mushroom, 32:59:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Barley | Oyster Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 11% | 32% |
| Carbohydrates | 86% | 59% |
| Fat | 3% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Barley is high in carbohydrates and oyster mushroom has 92% less carbohydrates than barley - oyster mushroom has 6.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and barley has 77.7g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both oyster mushroom and barley are high in dietary fiber. Barley has 578% more dietary fiber than oyster mushroom - oyster mushroom has 2.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and barley has 15.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Oyster mushroom and barley contain similar amounts of sugar - oyster mushroom has 1.1g of sugar per 100 grams and barley has 0.8g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Barley is a great source of protein and it has 199% more protein than oyster mushroom - oyster mushroom has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and barley has 9.9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both oyster mushroom and barley are low in saturated fat - oyster mushroom has 0.06g of saturated fat per 100 grams and barley has 0.24g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Oyster mushroom and barley contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - oyster mushroom has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and barley has 1ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Oyster mushroom has more Vitamin D than barley - oyster mushroom has 29iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and barley does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Barley and oyster mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - barley has 0.02mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and oyster mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Barley and oyster mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - barley has 2.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and oyster mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Oyster mushroom has more riboflavin and pantothenic acid, however, barley contains more Vitamin B6. Both barley and oyster mushroom contain significant amounts of thiamin, niacin and folate.
| Barley | Oyster Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.191 MG | 0.125 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.114 MG | 0.349 MG |
| Niacin | 4.604 MG | 4.956 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.282 MG | 1.294 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.26 MG | 0.11 MG |
| Folate | 23 UG | 38 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Barley has 867% more calcium than oyster mushroom - oyster mushroom has 3mg of calcium per 100 grams and barley has 29mg of calcium.
iron
Barley is a great source of iron and it has 88% more iron than oyster mushroom - oyster mushroom has 1.3mg of iron per 100 grams and barley has 2.5mg of iron.
potassium
Both oyster mushroom and barley are high in potassium. Oyster mushroom has 50% more potassium than barley - oyster mushroom has 420mg of potassium per 100 grams and barley has 280mg 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 has more beta-carotene than barley per 100 grams, however, barley contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than oyster mushroom per 100 grams.
| Barley | Oyster Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 13 UG | 29 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 160 UG | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, barley has more linoleic acid than oyster mushroom per 100 grams.
| Barley | Oyster Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.505 G | 0.123 G |
| Total | 0.505 G | 0.123 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: Barley (Barley, pearled, raw) and Oyster Mushroom (Mushrooms, oyster, raw) .
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FAQ
Does oyster mushroom or barley contain more calories in 100 grams?Barley is high in calories and oyster mushroom has 90% less calories than barley - oyster mushroom has 33 calories in 100g and barley has 352 calories.
Is oyster mushroom or barley better for protein?
Barley is a great source of protein and it has 200% more protein than oyster mushroom - oyster mushroom has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and barley has 9.9g of protein.
Does oyster mushroom or barley have more carbohydrates?
By weight, barley is high in carbohydrates and oyster mushroom has 90% fewer carbohydrates than barley - oyster mushroom has 6.1g of carbs for 100g and barley has 77.7g of carbohydrates.
Does oyster mushroom or barley contain more potassium?
Both oyster mushroom and barley are high in potassium. Oyster mushroom has 50% more potassium than barley - oyster mushroom has 420mg of potassium in 100 grams and barley has 280mg of potassium.