Nutritional
profile of mushrooms Mushrooms are
naturally low in sodium, fat, cholesterol, and calories and have
often been referred to as "functional foods." As
well as providing basic nutrition, they help prevent chronic
disease due to the presence of antioxidants and beneficial dietary
fibers such as chitin and beta-glucans. One
cup of chopped or sliced raw white mushrooms
contains: *5
calories 0
grams of fat 2.2
grams of protein 2.3
grams of carbohydrate, including 0.7 grams of fiber and 1.4 grams
of sugar A
large variety of mushrooms are available, but most provide around
the same amount of the same nutrients per serving, regardless of
their shape or size.
