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Mushrooms
Calories & nutrition facts
cooked, without oil, without salt, Brazil, average of 3 types - Shimeji (oyster), Paris and Shiitake
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 40 kcal —
- Protein 2.9 g 6%
- Carbohydrate 3.6 g 1%
- Fat 0.5 g 1%
- Fibre 4.3 g 15%
Similar foods
- White mushroomsraw22 kcal / 100 g
- Shiitake mushroomsraw34 kcal / 100 g
- Roasted mushroomswithout oil, with salt, roasted33 kcal / 100 g
- Braised mushroomswith soy oil, onion and garlic, without salt, braised, Brazil, average of 3 types - Shimeji (oyster), Paris and Shiitake51 kcal / 100 g
- Shitake mushroomscooked, without oil, without salt35 kcal / 100 g
- Paris mushroomwhite, cooked, without oil, without salt38 kcal / 100 g
- Shimeji mushroomcooked, without oil, without salt44 kcal / 100 g
- Button mushroomswhite or brown, fresh, boiled, drained, no salt added27 kcal / 100 g
- Shiimeji mushroomcooked, without oil, with shoyu sauce52 kcal / 100 g
- Button or cultivated mushroomsautéed/pan-fried, without added fat38 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Mushrooms
Should you wash mushrooms before cooking them?
Brush off soil or wipe them with a damp cloth; mushrooms soak up water, which can stop them browning. If they are very dirty, rinse them quickly under cold water and dry them thoroughly.
How do you fry mushrooms so they brown instead of going soggy?
Use a hot, wide pan and cook in batches so the mushrooms have room rather than steaming. Leave them undisturbed for a few minutes, then turn; add salt towards the end, once they have released their liquid.
How long do mushrooms take to roast?
Cut them into similar-sized pieces, toss with a little oil and roast at 200 °C for about 20–25 minutes, turning once. They are ready when browned and tender.
How should you store fresh mushrooms?
Keep them unwashed in a paper bag or their ventilated pack in the fridge, and use them within a few days. A sealed plastic bag traps moisture and makes them spoil faster.
Can you freeze mushrooms?
Yes. For a better texture, slice and sauté them until their liquid has evaporated, cool, then freeze in portions; use them straight from frozen in soups, sauces or stews.
What dishes are mushrooms good in?
They work especially well in mushroom soup, risotto, pasta sauces and omelettes. For a simple side, fry them with garlic and thyme, then finish with parsley.
Can you eat mushrooms raw?
Common cultivated mushrooms can be eaten raw, thinly sliced into salads, but cooking gives them a deeper flavour and makes them easier to digest for many people. Never eat a wild mushroom unless an expert has identified it.
Are mushrooms a source of fibre?
Yes. A typical 100 g portion provides 4.3 g of fibre.
Source: tbca BRC1143B · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
