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Canned mushrooms
Calories & nutrition facts
drained solids
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 25 kcal —
- Protein 1.9 g 4%
- Carbohydrate 2.7 g 1%
- Fat 0.3 g 0%
- Saturated fat 0 g 0%
- Fibre 2.4 g 9%
- Sugars 2.3 g —
- Sodium 425 mg 18%
- Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin C 0 mg 0%
- Vitamin D 0.2 µg 1%
- Vitamin E 0.01 mg 0%
- Vitamin K 0 µg 0%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.09 mg 7%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.02 mg 2%
- Niacin (B3) 1.6 mg 10%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.81 mg 16%
- Vitamin B6 0.06 mg 4%
- Folate (B9) 12 µg 3%
- Vitamin B12 0 µg 0%
- Choline 20.4 mg 4%
Minerals
- Calcium 11 mg 1%
- Iron 0.79 mg 4%
- Magnesium 15 mg 4%
- Phosphorus 66 mg 5%
- Potassium 129 mg 3%
- Zinc 0.72 mg 7%
- Copper 0.24 mg 26%
- Manganese 0.09 mg 4%
- Selenium 4.1 µg 7%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 25 | 1.9 g | 2.7 g | 0.3 g |
| 1 × cup | 156 g | 39 | 2.9 g | 4.2 g | 0.5 g |
| 1 × can | 132 g | 33 | 2.5 g | 3.6 g | 0.4 g |
| 1 × large | 16 g | 4 | 0.3 g | 0.4 g | 0 g |
| 1 × medium | 12 g | 3 | 0.2 g | 0.3 g | 0 g |
| 1 × small | 7 g | 2 | 0.1 g | 0.2 g | 0 g |
| 1 × slices | 40 g | 10 | 0.7 g | 1.1 g | 0.1 g |
| 1 × caps | 47 g | 12 | 0.9 g | 1.3 g | 0.1 g |
| 1 × cup pieces | 78 g | 20 | 1.5 g | 2.1 g | 0.2 g |
| 2 × cup | 312 g | 78 | 5.8 g | 8.4 g | 0.9 g |
| ½ × cup | 78 g | 20 | 1.5 g | 2.1 g | 0.2 g |
| 3 × cup | 468 g | 117 | 8.8 g | 13 g | 1.4 g |
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- Mixed mushroomscanned, drained42 kcal / 100 g
- Button mushroomcanned, drained43 kcal / 100 g
- Button or cultivated mushroomcanned, drained18 kcal / 100 g
- Common mushroomcanned, drained23 kcal / 100 g
- Chanterellecanned, drained24 kcal / 100 g
- Shiitake mushroomcanned, drained37 kcal / 100 g
- Mushroom gravycanned50 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Canned mushrooms
Do you need to cook canned mushrooms before eating them?
No: they are already cooked during canning, so you can drain them and add them cold to salads or sandwiches. Heat them through if you want them hot in a cooked dish.
How do you stop canned mushrooms making a sauce watery?
Drain them well, then pat them dry before adding them. For a firmer, more savoury finish, fry them in a hot pan until their surface dries and begins to brown, then stir them into the sauce.
When should you add canned mushrooms to a stir-fry?
Drain and dry them first, then add them near the end: they only need a few minutes to heat through. Adding them too early can release liquid and soften the other vegetables.
What can you make with canned mushrooms?
Stir them into omelettes, pasta sauces, risotto or a pie filling, or add them to a quick mushroom-on-toast topping. They pair especially well with garlic, thyme, cream and black pepper.
Can you use canned mushrooms instead of fresh mushrooms?
Yes, especially in soups, casseroles, sauces and fillings, where their softer texture is less noticeable. Drain them first; for a dish that relies on browned, meaty slices, fresh mushrooms are a better choice.
How should you store an opened tin of mushrooms?
Transfer the mushrooms and any liquid to a covered container and refrigerate them; do not keep them in the opened tin. Use them within a few days, or freeze them for longer storage.
Do you need to rinse canned mushrooms?
Usually, draining is enough. Rinse them under cold water if you want to wash away more of the canning liquid or reduce some surface salt, then drain and dry them well before frying.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 169254 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
