At a glance
- 2 g protein and 18 calories per 1 cup sliced (70 g).
- 11.6 g protein per 100 calories: #122 of 536 foods in our USDA list, #5 of 89 in vegetables.
- 1.2 g fiber and 4 mg sodium per serving.
What is mushrooms like to eat?
White button mushrooms are mild, versatile mushrooms used raw in salads or cooked into sauces, eggs and stir-fries. They brown well and add savory flavor to many dishes.
How can you eat more mushrooms?
Try this
Sauté and fold into an omeletAdd to a pasta sauceStir-fry with chicken and vegetablesSlice raw into a saladIs mushrooms good on a GLP-1?
Cooked mushrooms are soft and mild, so they mix easily into small portions of eggs or rice. Protein density matters more when your appetite is small: see protein on a GLP-1.
How does mushrooms compare?
| Food | Serving | Protein | Calories | Protein per 100 kcal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mushrooms | 1 cup sliced | 2 g | 18 | 11.6 g |
| Spinach | 1 cup | 0.9 g | 7 | 13.2 g |
| Eggs | 1 large | 6.3 g | 78 | 8.1 g |
| Tofu | 1/2 cup | 21.8 g | 181 | 12 g |
Close to mushrooms per calorie: sardines (11.8 g), oysters (11.2 g), asparagus (10.9 g).
Compare more foods with the protein finder, or see protein in every food we cover.
What should you look for when you buy it?
Choose firm mushrooms without slimy spots, and wipe them with a damp towel instead of soaking.
What's the full nutrition for mushrooms?
| Nutrient | Per 1 cup sliced (70 g) | Per 100 g | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 18 | 25 | |
| Protein | 2 g | 2.9 g | 4% |
| Fat | 0.3 g | 0.4 g | |
| Saturated fat | 0.1 g | 0.1 g | 1% |
| Carbohydrate | 2.9 g | 4.1 g | |
| Fiber | 1.2 g | 1.7 g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1.4 g | 2 g | |
| Sodium | 4 mg | 6 mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 4 mg | 5 mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.2 mg | 0.23 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 mcg | 0.04 mcg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0 mcg | 0 mcg | 0% |
USDA FoodData Central, Foundation: "Mushrooms, white button". % Daily Value uses the FDA's values for adults (protein 50 g, fiber 28 g, sodium 2,300 mg). "Not listed" means USDA didn't measure it for this food, not that it's zero. Brands differ, so check your label.
