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Chanterelle mushroom
Calories & nutrition facts
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Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 32 kcal —
- Protein 1.5 g 3%
- Carbohydrate 3.1 g 1%
- Fat 0.5 g 1%
- Saturated fat 0 g 0%
- Fibre 3.8 g 14%
- Sugars 1.2 g —
- Sodium 9 mg 0%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin D 5.3 µg 27%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.02 mg 1%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.22 mg 17%
- Niacin (B3) 4.1 mg 26%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 1.1 mg 22%
- Vitamin B6 0.04 mg 3%
- Folate (B9) 2 µg 1%
Minerals
- Calcium 15 mg 1%
- Iron 3.5 mg 19%
- Magnesium 13 mg 3%
- Phosphorus 57 mg 5%
- Potassium 506 mg 11%
- Zinc 0.71 mg 6%
- Copper 0.35 mg 39%
- Manganese 0.29 mg 12%
- Selenium 2.2 µg 4%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 32 | 1.5 g | 3.1 g | 0.5 g |
| 1 × cup | 54 g | 17 | 0.8 g | 1.7 g | 0.3 g |
| 1 × piece | 5.4 g | 2 | 0.1 g | 0.2 g | 0 g |
| 2 × cup | 108 g | 35 | 1.6 g | 3.3 g | 0.6 g |
| ½ × cup | 27 g | 9 | 0.4 g | 0.8 g | 0.1 g |
| 3 × cup | 162 g | 52 | 2.4 g | 5 g | 0.9 g |
| 4 × cup | 216 g | 69 | 3.2 g | 6.6 g | 1.1 g |
Similar foods
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- Chanterelleraw23 kcal / 100 g
- Chanterelle or girolle mushroomraw25 kcal / 100 g
- Chantherelle mushroomraw17 kcal / 100 g
- Chantarelleraw24 kcal / 100 g
- Morel mushroomsraw31 kcal / 100 g
- Oyster mushroomraw33 kcal / 100 g
- Funnel chanterelle24 kcal / 100 g
- Mushroomraw12 kcal / 100 g
- Shiitake mushroomsraw34 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Chanterelle mushroom
How do you clean chanterelle mushrooms without making them soggy?
Brush off soil with a soft brush or wipe the mushrooms with a barely damp cloth. Rinse only stubborn grit briefly under cold water, then dry them well before cooking.
How do you cook chanterelle mushrooms so they brown rather than steam?
Heat a wide frying pan until hot, add the dry mushrooms without crowding, and cook for a few minutes until their liquid has evaporated. Add butter or oil and continue frying until golden; season with salt near the end.
Can you eat chanterelle mushrooms raw?
It is best to cook chanterelles: raw mushrooms can be tough and less pleasant to digest. Fry, roast or simmer them until tender.
How should you store fresh chanterelle mushrooms?
Keep them unwashed in a paper bag or loosely wrapped in kitchen paper in the fridge, and use them within a few days. Clean them just before cooking; cooked chanterelles can be frozen.
What goes well with chanterelle mushrooms?
Their peppery, fruity flavour pairs well with butter, cream, garlic, thyme and parsley. Serve them on toast, with eggs or alongside potatoes, or stir them into risotto or a creamy pasta sauce.
Can you dry chanterelle mushrooms?
Yes, but drying can make their texture tough. For a better result, sauté them briefly first and freeze them, or cook them straight from fresh; dried chanterelles can be rehydrated in warm water for soups and sauces.
Are chanterelle mushrooms a good source of iron?
Yes. Chanterelles are a source of iron, providing 3.5 mg per 100 g; a portion of 100 g gives you 3.5 mg.
How do chanterelle mushrooms compare with morels?
Morels contain more protein and iron: 3.12 g protein and 12.2 mg iron per 100 g, compared with 1.5 g protein and 3.5 mg iron in chanterelles.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 168422 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
