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Question: I hope you can answer this for me. What is the nutritional value of Portabella mushrooms? I've read that they can be used as a meat substitute, does this mean that they contain protein? I would have assumed that they would be classified as a vegetable. Please elaborate as I am on a lifetime healthy eating plan and need to know where to include them in a balanced diet. I was told that they are wonderful and would like to try them. Thanks - Kathi (9/10/01)
Mushrooms are relatively
high in protein,
averaging about 20% of
their dried mass. They
contribute a wide range
of essential amino
acids, are low in fat
(0.3 - 2.0%), high in
fiber and provide
several groups of
vitamins, particularly
thiamine, riboflavin,
niacin, biotin, and
ascorbic acid. While
nutrients vary from one
kind of mushroom to the
next, many contain
protein, vitamins A and
C, B-vitamins and
minerals including iron,
selenium, potassium and
phosphorus.
Phytochemicals found in
some mushrooms are being
studied as possible
cancer-fighting
substances, according to
the American Institute
for Cancer Research. Nutritional Data On Fresh Mushrooms
Fresh mushrooms are
cholesterol, fat and
sodium free. Serving Size: 5 medium mushrooms (84g) Amount Per Serving Calories: 20 Calories, Zero from Fat % Daily Value
Vitamins
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