Vegetables and mushrooms · IFCT 2017
Button mushroom: nutrition per 100 g
Per 100 g, fresh button mushrooms give 27 kcal, 3.7 g protein, 2.0 g carbohydrate and 3.1 g fibre, according to IFCT 2017. The protein ranks 5th of 39 vegetables, a useful amount for so few calories. Button mushrooms also carry 318 mg potassium and 87 mg phosphorus per 100 g, but very little folate, thiamine or iron.
About button mushroom
The white button mushroom, Agaricus, is India's most familiar cultivated mushroom. Solan in Himachal Pradesh calls itself the mushroom city of India, and Haryana, Punjab and Uttarakhand grow most of the rest, in winter sheds or climate-controlled units, which is why prices drop in the cold months. IFCT 2017 records names in 13 languages, most of them general words for mushroom: khoomba in Punjabi, banger chata in Bengali, biladi no top in Gujarati, bhoochhtra in Marathi, putta godugu in Telugu and kaalaan in Tamil.
In Indian kitchens, button mushrooms play a role close to paneer: they soak up gravy and give a meaty bite. Matar mushroom and kadai mushroom are restaurant staples, mushroom tikka goes into the tandoor, and Chettinad mushroom masala and mushroom biryani are common in the south. Sliced raw or lightly sauteed, they also go into omelettes, sandwiches and Indo-Chinese stir-fries.
What button mushroom brings to a meal
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Protein ranks 5th of 39
Button mushrooms carry 3.7 g protein per 100 g, 130th of 257 foods. A 100 g serving supplies 7 per cent of a man's protein requirement and 8 per cent of a woman's, for 27 kcal.
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Fibre and potassium
Each 100 g provides 3.1 g fibre and 318 mg potassium with just 8 mg sodium. That balance suits anyone keeping an eye on blood pressure.
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Very light
At 27 kcal, 0.4 g fat and 90.1 g water per 100 g, mushrooms bulk up a curry or stir-fry without adding much energy. The cream and butter in many mushroom gravies add far more.
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Low in several vitamins
Button mushrooms rank last of 39 vegetables for folate, at 8 micrograms per 100 g, and for thiamine. Their iron, 0.29 mg, is also low, so pair them with greens and dal.
Button mushroom nutrition facts per 100 g
Every value IFCT 2017 reports for the edible portion, with the share of an adult's daily need that 100 g covers where ICMR-NIN sets a requirement.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Adult man | Adult woman |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy and macronutrients | |||
| Energy | 27 kcal | 1% | 2% |
| Protein | 3.7 g | 7% | 8% |
| Carbohydrate (available) | 2 g | ||
| Dietary fibre | 3.1 g | ||
| Free sugars | 0.1 g | ||
| Total fat | 0.4 g | ||
| Water | 90.1 g | ||
| Fats | |||
| Saturated fat | 0.06 g | ||
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.01 g | ||
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.26 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | ||
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium | 18 mg | 2% | 2% |
| Iron | 0.29 mg | 2% | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.17 mg | 1% | 1% |
| Magnesium | 18 mg | 4% | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 87 mg | ||
| Potassium | 318 mg | ||
| Sodium | 8 mg | ||
| Copper | 0.09 mg | ||
| Vitamins | |||
| Thiamine (B1) | 0.01 mg | 1% | 1% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.03 mg | 1% | 1% |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.68 mg | 4% | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.12 mg | 5% | 6% |
| Folate (B9) | 8 µg | 3% | 4% |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.01 mg | ||
| Vitamin K1 | 12.5 µg | ||
Values per 100 g of the edible portion. Source: Longvah T, Ananthan R, Bhaskarachary K, Venkaiah K. Indian Food Composition Tables 2017. National Institute of Nutrition, Indian Council of Medical Research, Hyderabad. Daily-need shares use the ICMR-NIN 2020 recommended dietary allowances for a 65 kg man and a 55 kg woman doing sedentary work (ICMR-NIN brief note). Nutrients IFCT did not analyse for this food are left out rather than shown as zero.
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Where button mushroom sits among Indian foods
Ranked per 100 g against the other 38 vegetables and mushrooms and every food in the tables.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | In vegetables and mushrooms | Among all foods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dietary fibre | 3.1 g | 19th of 39 | 123rd of 182 |
| Potassium | 318 mg | 17th of 39 | 128th of 243 |
| Protein | 3.7 g | 5th of 39 | 129th of 243 |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.03 mg | 24th of 39 | 174th of 241 |
| Folate (B9) | 8 µg | 39th of 39 | 176th of 197 |
How button mushroom is eaten
- Matar mushroom: quartered mushrooms and green peas in an onion, tomato and cashew gravy.
- Kadai mushroom: mushrooms tossed with capsicum and onion in a coarse coriander and red chilli masala.
- Mushroom tikka: whole mushrooms marinated in hung curd, ginger, garlic and spices, then grilled or baked.
- Chettinad mushroom masala: mushrooms in a roasted coconut, pepper and fennel paste.
- Mushroom and egg bhurji: sliced mushrooms sauteed with onion and green chilli, then scrambled with eggs.
Cooked dishes that use it, with calories per serving
Before you plan around it
Only eat cultivated mushrooms from a shop or a known grower. Several poisonous wild mushrooms look like edible ones, and deaths from wild mushroom poisoning are reported in India every monsoon. Fresh button mushrooms spoil quickly: keep them in a paper bag in the fridge, not a sealed plastic box, and use them within a few days. Wipe or rinse them briefly just before cooking rather than soaking them, since they absorb water. Discard any that are slimy or smell sour.
Food composition is general information, not a diet plan. Anyone managing a medical condition should plan their diet with a doctor or a registered dietitian.
What people ask about button mushroom
Are mushrooms a good source of protein?
For a vegetable, yes. IFCT 2017 lists 3.7 g protein per 100 g of fresh button mushrooms, 5th among 39 vegetables. That is far less than paneer, eggs or dal, so mushrooms work best as a protein extra rather than the main source.
Are button mushrooms healthy?
They are light and filling, 27 kcal per 100 g in IFCT 2017, with 3.1 g fibre and 318 mg potassium. They are low in folate and iron, so they fit best in a meal with greens, dal or eggs. Cream-based mushroom gravies add a lot of fat.
Is it safe to eat wild mushrooms?
Not unless an expert has identified them. Several poisonous mushrooms look similar to edible ones, and some toxins cause liver damage that appears only after a day or two. Buy cultivated mushrooms and avoid foraged ones from unknown sources.
How do you store button mushrooms?
Keep them unwashed in a paper bag or a container lined with paper towel in the fridge, and use them within three or four days. Plastic traps moisture and makes them slimy. Clean them just before cooking.
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