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Health BENEFITS of Mushrooms:

High in Copper

  • aids in producing ATP, the body's main source of energy
  • helps release stored iron to make oxygen-carrying red blood cells
  • assists in making and maintaining strong connective tissues
    (see full list here)

High in Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

  • helps the body convert food into energy
  • assists in the production of oxygen-carrying red blood cells
  • supports a healthy nervous system
    (see full list here)

High in Selenium

  • helps regulate the production of thyroid hormones
  • plays a key role in fertility and reproduction
  • helps strengthen the immune system
    (see full list here)

High in Beta Glucan (Soluble Fiber)

  • improves blood cholesterol and heart health
  • supports the immune system and protects against cancer
  • feeds and strengthens the good bacteria in the gut

High in Ergothioneine (Phytonutrient)

  • protects the mitochondria from oxidative stress
  • supports the antioxidant Vitamins C, E, and glutathione
  • reduces chronic inflammation and helps slow down the aging process

Good Amounts of:

MACRONUTRIENT PERCENTAGE OF CALORIES
(1 cup sliced crimini mushrooms, raw = approximately 16 calories)

61%
Carbohydrates
36%
Protein
3%
Fat

MACRONUTRIENT BREAKDOWN

(grams per 1 cup sliced crimini mushrooms, raw)

3.1g
Carbohydrates

1.8g
Protein

.1g
Fat

FIBER & NATURAL SUGARS

(grams per 1 cup sliced crimini mushrooms, raw)

.4g
Fiber*

1.2g
Natural Sugars*

NET CARBS

(grams per 1 cup sliced crimini mushrooms, raw)

2.7g
Carbohydrates – Fiber = Net Carbs

*Recommended fiber intake is 25g for women and 38g for men each day per the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine.

*Natural sugars occur naturally in whole foods. There is no specific recommendation for natural sugars. However, the recommended maximum amount of "added sugar" per the American Heart Association is 24g (6 teaspoons) for women and 36g (9 teaspoons) for men each day. Added sugar is the sugar added to processed and packaged foods and does not include natural sugars. The less added sugar in your diet the better! (4g sugar = 1 teaspoon of sugar)

Nutritional Data Source: U.S. Agricultural Research Service Nutrition Data Release 28.