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Provides fiber, sesame-derived healthy fats, and savory umami flavor
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Mushrooms with sesame (120 g) has 115 calories. That works out to 96 calories per 100 g. It contains 7 g of carbs, 4.9 g of protein, 8 g of fat and 2.8 g of fiber. Its 0.3 mg of Copper covers 39% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 15 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 120 g
115
KCAL / 120G
Carbs
7g
· 3% DV
Protein
4.9g
· 10% DV
Fat
8g
· 10% DV
Fiber
2.8g
· 10% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 23% · Protein 16% · Fat 61%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 115 kcal | |
| Total fat | 8 g | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 1.08 g | 5% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 216 mg | 9% |
| Total carbohydrate | 7 g | 3% |
| Fiber | 2.8 g | 10% |
| Protein | 4.9 g | 10% |
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 | 115 kcal |
| 1 piece (whole) | 12 g | 12 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (small) | 18 g | 17 kcal |
| 2 tablespoon (double) | 36 g | 35 kcal |
| 6 piece (whole) | 72 g | 69 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 90 g | 86 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 96 kcal |
| 10 piece (whole) | 120 g | 115 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 180 g | 173 kcal |
Calculated from 96 calories per 100 g.
Mushrooms with sesame are made by sautéing sliced mushrooms until browned, then tossing them with sesame seeds. Use a hot, roomy pan so the mushrooms fry rather than steam, season with salt and pepper, and stir in toasted sesame near the end.
Mushrooms with sesame pair well with rice, noodles, or steamed vegetables. Serve them as a side with grilled tofu, chicken, or fish, or spoon them over toast for a simple meal. A crisp salad balances their savory, rich flavor.
Yes, you can use sesame oil in mushrooms with sesame, but a little goes a long way because its flavor is strong. Add it near the end of cooking to preserve its aroma. Sesame oil adds flavor, while sesame seeds provide crunch.
To keep mushrooms with sesame from getting soggy, cook them in a hot pan in a single layer and avoid stirring constantly. If the pan is crowded, cook in batches. Dry the mushrooms well after washing, and add sesame only once excess moisture has cooked away.
Cremini or white button mushrooms work well for mushrooms with sesame because they are easy to find and cook evenly. Shiitake mushrooms add a deeper, more savory flavor, while oyster mushrooms have a softer, more delicate texture. Cut pieces to a similar size.
Yes, mushrooms with sesame can be baked. Spread the seasoned mushrooms in one layer on a baking sheet so moisture can escape, and add the sesame seeds toward the end to keep them from over-toasting. Baking gives the mushrooms browned edges with less hands-on cooking.
Add sesame seeds to mushrooms with sesame near the end of cooking. Toasting the seeds separately first makes their flavor more pronounced, but they can burn if left in a hot pan too long. Stir them through just before serving for the best crunch.
Mushrooms with sesame keep for about three to four days in a covered container in the refrigerator. Cool them promptly after cooking and reheat until steaming hot. For a crunchier finish, store toasted sesame seeds separately and sprinkle them on after reheating.
A light soy-and-ginger sauce goes well with mushrooms with sesame, as does a little rice vinegar for brightness. Add sauce sparingly so the mushrooms can still brown; too much liquid makes them steam. If using salty soy sauce, taste before adding extra salt.
You can clean and slice the mushrooms ahead of time, but mushrooms with sesame are best cooked just before serving. Pre-cooked mushrooms soften as they sit and lose their browned texture when reheated. Keep the sesame seeds aside and add them at the last moment.
Vitamins
B5
1.62mg · 32% DV
B3
4.56mg · 28% DV
Biotin
7.2µg · 24% DV
B2
0.29mg · 22% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.35mg · 39% DV
Selenium
9.36µg · 17% DV
Phosphorus
115mg · 16% DV
Potassium ⭐
372mg · 11% DV
Sodium
216mg · 9% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Mushrooms with sesame is a simple dish of mushrooms cooked with sesame seeds, often with a little seasoning. It has no single fixed regional recipe: the mushroom variety and seasonings can change from kitchen to kitchen. Sesame adds a toasted, nutty note and a little crunch to the mushrooms’ tender texture.
Serve it warm as a side, add it to a grain bowl, or offer it as part of a shared meal. The mushrooms bring savoury umami flavour, while the dish provides fibre and sesame-derived fats. It is an easy way to add a satisfying plant-based option to a meal; use a light hand with oil and finish with herbs or lemon for a fresher, lighter 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
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
1.08g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.64g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.88g
Omega 6:3 ratio 63:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (63:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.