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Low-calorie, fiber-containing baked mushroom skewer
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Baked mushroom skewer (120 g) has 42 calories. That works out to 35 calories per 100 g. It contains 5.8 g of carbs, 3.7 g of protein, 0.6 g of fat and 2.2 g of fiber. Its 19.2 µg of Biotin covers 64% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 15 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 120 g
42
KCAL / 120G
Carbs
5.8g
· 2% DV
Protein
3.7g
· 7% DV
Fat
0.6g
· 1% DV
Fiber
2.2g
· 8% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 53% · Protein 34% · Fat 13%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 42 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0.6 g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.1 g | 1% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 7.2 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 5.8 g | 2% |
| Fiber | 2.2 g | 8% |
| Protein | 3.7 g | 7% |
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 serving (medium) | 120 g | 42 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 60 g | 21 kcal |
| 1 cup (whole) | 70 g | 25 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 90 g | 32 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 35 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 140 g | 49 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 180 g | 63 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 180 g | 63 kcal |
Calculated from 35 calories per 100 g.
To make baked mushroom skewers, thread cleaned mushrooms onto skewers, brush them lightly with oil, and season with herbs, salt, and pepper. Bake until tender and lightly browned. Add chunks of onion or bell pepper between the mushrooms if you like.
Button mushrooms are a reliable choice for baked mushroom skewers because they are easy to thread and cook evenly when similar in size. Cremini mushrooms also work well. Keep small mushrooms whole and cut larger ones into evenly sized pieces.
Baked mushroom skewers usually take about 15–20 minutes in a preheated 200°C (400°F) oven. They are ready when tender and lightly browned. Check them as they cook, since mushroom size and individual ovens affect timing.
Yes, a brief marinade adds flavor to baked mushroom skewers. Toss the mushrooms with a little oil, garlic, herbs, and pepper shortly before baking. Avoid leaving them in a watery marinade for a long time, as they can release moisture.
To keep baked mushroom skewers juicy, coat the mushrooms lightly with oil and take them out once tender rather than cooking them until shriveled. Choose similarly sized pieces and avoid cutting small mushrooms in half, which exposes more surface to the heat.
Yes, vegetables can be threaded between mushrooms on baked mushroom skewers. Use sturdy pieces such as bell pepper, red onion, or zucchini, cut to a similar size. Very different-sized pieces may cook unevenly, so check tenderness before serving.
Baked mushroom skewers go well with rice, couscous, grilled vegetables, or a fresh salad. For a more substantial meal, serve them with a grain and a sauce such as herbed yogurt or tahini dressing.
Yes, you can clean and thread the mushrooms ahead of time, then cover and refrigerate them until you are ready to bake. Add salt and any wet marinade shortly before cooking so the mushrooms do not release excess liquid while waiting.
Store leftover baked mushroom skewers in a covered container in the refrigerator and eat them within a few days. Reheat them until hot in an oven or skillet; gentle reheating helps keep the mushrooms from becoming overly soft.
Baked mushroom skewers can fit into a weight-loss meal, especially when prepared with little oil. They are best paired with vegetables and a satisfying source of protein or whole grains, rather than treated as a weight-loss food on their own.
Vitamins
Biotin
19.2µg · 64% DV
B2
0.48mg · 37% DV
B5
1.8mg · 36% DV
B3
4.56mg · 28% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.36mg · 40% DV
Selenium
11µg · 20% DV
Phosphorus
103mg · 15% DV
Potassium ⭐
384mg · 11% DV
Sodium
7.2mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 42 calories in 1 serving (medium) (120 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.
Baked mushroom skewer is made by threading whole or large-cut mushrooms onto skewers, seasoning them and cooking them in the oven. It’s a convenient home-cooked take on grilled mushroom skewers, with the seasoning and mushroom variety shaping the final flavour.
The mushrooms turn tender and juicy, sometimes with lightly browned edges. In Turkey, they can be served alongside a main dish or as part of a meze spread; elsewhere, they work well as a vegetable side or a meat-free addition to a shared meal. With little oil, this is a light option: 100 g provides about 35 calories and 1.8 g of fibre. Try it with a fresh salad or a tangy yogurt-style dip.
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 2
Minimally 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
0.1g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.02g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.16g
Omega 6:3 ratio 14:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (14:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.