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A specialty mushroom extract (Active Hexose Correlated Compound) from maitake, used for immune support.
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 teaspoon (medium) of Abay ahcc (3 g) has 10 calories. That works out to 320 calories per 100 g. It contains 2.3 g of carbs, 0.3 g of protein, 0 g of fat and 0.9 g of fiber. Its glycemic index is 15 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 teaspoon (medium) · 3 g
10
KCAL / 3G
Carbs
2.3g
· 1% DV
Protein
0.3g
· 1% DV
Fat
0g
· 0% DV
Fiber
0.9g
· 3% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 88% · Protein 12% · Fat 0%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 10 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 0.24 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 2.3 g | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.9 g | 3% |
| Protein | 0.3 g | 1% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 teaspoon (medium) | 3 g | 10 kcal |
| 1 g | 1 g | 3 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (small) | 5 g | 16 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 6 g | 19 kcal |
| 2 teaspoon (large) | 6 g | 19 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (medium) | 9 g | 29 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (large) | 12 g | 38 kcal |
| 1 pack (small) | 30 g | 96 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 320 kcal |
Calculated from 320 calories per 100 g.
Abay AHCC is a mushroom-extract supplement containing AHCC, short for Active Hexose Correlated Compound. It is a concentrated extract rather than a whole mushroom food, and it is marketed for immune support.
Abay AHCC is used as an immune-support supplement. It has not been established as a way to prevent or treat a disease, so it should not replace medical care or prescribed treatment.
No, Abay AHCC has not been proven to clear HPV. A small body of research has examined AHCC, but the evidence is not enough to establish this supplement as an HPV treatment.
Take Abay AHCC according to the directions for that specific product. The information provided does not give a recommended daily dose, and serving sizes can differ between AHCC products.
Abay AHCC may cause side effects such as nausea, diarrhea, bloating, or headache in some people. Stop taking it if troublesome symptoms occur, and follow the product's safety directions.
No, Abay AHCC is not a cancer treatment and should not replace cancer therapy. Because AHCC may interact with some cancer medicines, anyone receiving cancer treatment should ask their oncology team before using it.
There is no verified instruction here that Abay AHCC must be taken on an empty stomach. Follow the product directions; if taking it without food upsets your stomach, ask a pharmacist about taking it with a meal.
Abay AHCC could interact with some medicines, particularly drugs that suppress the immune system. If you take prescription medication regularly, ask your doctor or pharmacist before starting the supplement.
Abay AHCC is marketed for immune support, but a reliable, noticeable immune-boosting effect has not been established for everyone. It is not a substitute for vaccination or proven ways to prevent infection.
There is not enough evidence to establish that Abay AHCC is safe during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Avoid using supplements with unestablished safety during these periods unless your healthcare professional advises otherwise.
Vitamins
B3
0.21mg · 1% DV
Biotin
0.36µg · 1% DV
B5
0.05mg · 1% DV
B2
0.01mg · 1% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.01mg · 1% DV
Manganese
0.01mg · 0% DV
Potassium ⭐
12mg · 0% DV
Phosphorus
2.4mg · 0% DV
Sodium
0.24mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 10 calories in 1 teaspoon (medium) (3 g):
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
Abay AHCC is a specialty mushroom-extract supplement containing AHCC (Active Hexose Correlated Compound), described as derived from maitake. Sold as a powder or in capsules, it is taken in small amounts rather than used as a cooking ingredient, and is commonly marketed for immune support.
The powder has a mild, earthy, mushroom-like taste. It can be stirred into water, tea or a smoothie; in English-speaking markets, juice and breakfast shakes are also convenient options. Its nutritional profile is mainly carbohydrate and fibre, though servings are small—a medium teaspoon is about 3 g. Follow the serving directions on the product, and mix the powder into a flavoured drink if you prefer to soften its earthy taste.
High
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 3
Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
No known major allergens
Vegan
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0g
MONOUNSATURATED
0g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.01g
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.