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Low calorie, source of fiber and B vitamins
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Mushroom, pan-cooked, no oil (70 g) has 20 calories. That works out to 28 calories per 100 g. It contains 2.3 g of carbs, 2 g of protein, 0.2 g of fat and 0.7 g of fiber. Its 11.2 µg of Biotin covers 37% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 10 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 70 g
20
KCAL / 70G
Carbs
2.3g
· 1% DV
Protein
2g
· 4% DV
Fat
0.2g
· 0% DV
Fiber
0.7g
· 3% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 48% · Protein 42% · Fat 10%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 20 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0.2 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.03 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 3.5 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 2.3 g | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.7 g | 3% |
| Protein | 2 g | 4% |
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 cup (medium) | 70 g | 20 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (chopped) | 10 g | 3 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 20 g | 6 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 50 g | 14 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 28 kcal |
| 5 piece (medium) | 100 g | 28 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 100 g | 28 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 120 g | 34 kcal |
| 1 cup (jumbo) | 200 g | 56 kcal |
Calculated from 28 calories per 100 g.
Mushrooms naturally contain a lot of water, which comes out as they heat. A crowded pan or low heat slows evaporation, leaving them soggy. Cook them in a single layer, in batches if needed, so the liquid can evaporate.
Use a thoroughly heated nonstick pan, pat the mushrooms dry, and leave space between them. Let their released liquid evaporate before stirring often; once the pan is dry, the mushrooms can brown against its surface.
Yes, you can rinse mushrooms briefly, but dry them well before cooking. Soaking them or putting them wet into the pan adds surface water and delays browning. For lightly soiled mushrooms, wiping with a damp cloth works too.
Yes, frozen mushrooms can go straight into a hot pan without oil. They release more liquid as they thaw, so cook them until that liquid evaporates before expecting them to brown. They may finish softer than fresh mushrooms.
They are done when their released liquid has evaporated and the mushrooms are tender, with lightly browned edges. If the slices are thick, cut one to check that the centre is hot and no longer raw-tasting.
Black pepper, thyme, garlic, parsley, and a little soy sauce all work well with oil-free pan-cooked mushrooms. Add garlic near the end so it does not burn, and finish with fresh parsley for a brighter flavour.
No, most common cultivated mushrooms do not need peeling. Trim any dry end from the stem and wipe away dirt; peeling removes edible flesh and is usually unnecessary when the mushrooms are clean and fresh.
Yes, common cultivated mushrooms can be eaten raw if they are fresh and clean, though cooking softens them and changes their flavour. Do not eat unidentified wild mushrooms raw or cooked; some poisonous species resemble edible ones.
Oil-free pan-cooked mushrooms keep for about 3–4 days in a covered container in the refrigerator. Refrigerate them after they cool, rather than leaving them out for hours, and discard them if they develop an off smell or slimy texture.
Yes, you can reheat refrigerated mushrooms cooked in a pan without oil until they are steaming hot throughout. Reheat only the portion you plan to eat, and avoid repeatedly cooling and reheating the same batch.
Vitamins
Biotin
11.2µg · 37% DV
B2
0.28mg · 22% DV
B5
1.05mg · 21% DV
B3
2.52mg · 16% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.21mg · 23% DV
Selenium
6.3µg · 11% DV
Phosphorus
60mg · 9% DV
Potassium ⭐
223mg · 7% DV
Sodium
3.5mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 20 calories in 1 cup (medium) (70 g):
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Walking (5 km/h)
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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.
Mushroom, pan-cooked, no oil is made by cooking mushrooms in a hot, dry pan until they release their moisture and soften. As the liquid evaporates, they can take on a little colour; the flavour is earthy and savoury, with a tender, slightly meaty texture.
Serve it alongside eggs at breakfast, fold it into an omelettes, or add it to pasta, grains and vegetable dishes. It is low in calories and provides fibre and B vitamins; 100 g has 28 calories. Garlic, herbs or black pepper bring out its flavour, while cooking it without added oil keeps the finished dish light.
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
0.03g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.01g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.06g
Omega 6:3 ratio 6:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (6:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.