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Low-carb source of B vitamins and selenium
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
100 g of Butter-cooked chestnut mushrooms has 88 calories. It contains 4.5 g of carbs, 3.1 g of protein, 6.7 g of fat and 1.6 g of fiber. Its 0.3 mg of Copper covers 31% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 15 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 100 g
88
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
4.5g
· 2% DV
Protein
3.1g
· 6% DV
Fat
6.7g
· 9% DV
Fiber
1.6g
· 6% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 20% · Protein 14% · Fat 66%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 88 kcal | |
| Total fat | 6.7 g | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 4.15 g | 21% |
| Trans fat | 0.25 g | |
| Sodium | 20 mg | 1% |
| Total carbohydrate | 4.5 g | 2% |
| Fiber | 1.6 g | 6% |
| Protein | 3.1 g | 6% |
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) | 100 g | 88 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (small) | 18 g | 16 kcal |
| 2 tablespoon (medium) | 36 g | 32 kcal |
| ½ cup (chopped) | 75 g | 66 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 88 kcal |
| 1 cup (chopped) | 150 g | 132 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 150 g | 132 kcal |
| 1 serving (extra large) | 220 g | 194 kcal |
Calculated from 88 calories per 100 g.
For butter-cooked chestnut mushrooms, slice the mushrooms and add them to a hot pan with melted butter. Cook in a single layer over medium-high heat, turning occasionally. Let their released moisture evaporate before seasoning so they brown rather than steam.
Yes, quickly rinse chestnut mushrooms if they have dirt on them, then dry them thoroughly before cooking. Don’t soak them: mushrooms absorb water, which can make them release more liquid in the pan and brown less effectively.
Butter-cooked chestnut mushrooms turn watery when the pan is crowded, insufficiently hot, or the mushrooms are wet. Cook them in batches if needed, and let the liquid evaporate before adding extra butter or other ingredients.
Yes, chestnut mushrooms can usually replace white button mushrooms in equal amounts. They are a brown variety of the same cultivated mushroom and tend to have a deeper, more pronounced flavor, which comes through especially well when cooked in butter.
Add minced garlic during the last minute or two of cooking butter-cooked chestnut mushrooms. Garlic burns quickly in a hot pan and can taste bitter; adding it near the end lets it flavor the butter without scorching.
Butter-cooked chestnut mushrooms pair well with toasted sourdough, herbs, and a squeeze of lemon. Add a fried or poached egg for a fuller meal, or serve them over toast with cracked black pepper and chopped parsley.
Refrigerate butter-cooked chestnut mushrooms in a covered container once they have cooled, and eat them within 3–4 days. Don’t leave them at room temperature for an extended period, and reheat only the portion you plan to eat.
Yes, reheat butter-cooked chestnut mushrooms in a skillet over medium heat, stirring until hot throughout. A microwave also works, though it may make them softer. Reheat only once and serve promptly.
Yes, but freezing can make butter-cooked chestnut mushrooms soft and watery after thawing. Cool them completely, freeze in an airtight container, and use them in soups, sauces, or casseroles where a change in texture is less noticeable.
No, chestnut mushrooms do not need peeling; their skins are edible. Trim the dry ends of the stems and wipe away any soil. Peeling removes edible flesh and is usually unnecessary when the mushrooms are clean and fresh.
Vitamins
B5
1.5mg · 30% DV
B3
4.2mg · 26% DV
B2
0.34mg · 26% DV
Biotin
6µg · 20% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.28mg · 31% DV
Selenium
10µg · 18% DV
Phosphorus
102mg · 15% DV
Potassium ⭐
360mg · 11% DV
Sodium
20mg · 1% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Butter-cooked chestnut mushrooms are brown button mushrooms, a variety of the familiar cultivated mushroom, cooked in butter until tender and lightly browned. They have a firmer bite and deeper, earthier flavour than white button mushrooms, and make a quick pan-cooked side dish.
In the UK they are often served alongside meat, spooned over toast, or folded into eggs; elsewhere, they work just as well with grains or roasted vegetables. They are low in carbohydrates and contribute B vitamins and selenium. Use a modest amount of butter and finish with herbs or a little lemon for a lighter, brighter plate.
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.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
✓ Suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
4.15g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.9g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.3g
Omega 6:3 ratio 2.5:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.