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Mushrooms cooked in a cream-based sauce
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Mushrooms in creamy sauce (150 g) has 138 calories. That works out to 92 calories per 100 g. It contains 6.9 g of carbs, 4.2 g of protein, 10.2 g of fat and 1.8 g of fiber. Its 1.4 mg of B5 covers 28% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 25 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 150 g
138
KCAL / 150G
Carbs
6.9g
· 3% DV
Protein
4.2g
· 8% DV
Fat
10.2g
· 13% DV
Fiber
1.8g
· 6% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 20% · Protein 12% · Fat 68%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 138 kcal | |
| Total fat | 10.2 g | 13% |
| Saturated fat | 6.15 g | 31% |
| Trans fat | 0.27 g | |
| Sodium | 420 mg | 18% |
| Total carbohydrate | 6.9 g | 3% |
| Fiber | 1.8 g | 6% |
| Protein | 4.2 g | 8% |
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) | 150 g | 138 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (small) | 20 g | 18 kcal |
| 2 tablespoon (medium) | 40 g | 37 kcal |
| ½ cup (half) | 90 g | 83 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 92 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 180 g | 166 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 220 g | 202 kcal |
| 1 piece (whole) | 300 g | 276 kcal |
Calculated from 92 calories per 100 g.
Mushrooms in creamy sauce are made by sautéing sliced mushrooms, then stirring in cream. Cook the mushrooms over fairly high heat until their released liquid evaporates, add the cream near the end, and simmer gently until the sauce thickens.
Rice, pasta, or crusty bread all go well with mushrooms in creamy sauce. Serve them with a green salad or roasted vegetables for a lighter meal, or use them as a side for grilled chicken or meat.
Mushrooms in creamy sauce turn watery when crowded in the pan or cooked over low heat, because the mushrooms release liquid faster than it can evaporate. Sauté them in a wide, hot pan, working in batches if needed.
Button mushrooms work especially well in mushrooms in creamy sauce because they are mild, widely available, and cook evenly. Cremini mushrooms add a deeper, earthier flavor; slice larger mushrooms so they cook at the same pace.
Keep the cream from splitting in mushrooms in creamy sauce by adding it after the mushrooms are cooked and lowering the heat. Let the sauce warm gently rather than boil, and avoid adding very cold cream to a fiercely hot pan.
Yes, you can make mushrooms in creamy sauce without cream by using milk thickened with a little flour. Add the milk gradually while stirring, then cook gently until it coats the mushrooms; the result is lighter and less rich.
Mushrooms in creamy sauce keep for about 3 days in the refrigerator when stored in a covered container. Refrigerate leftovers promptly, and discard them if they develop an unusual smell, appearance, or texture.
Yes, mushrooms in creamy sauce can be frozen, but the cream may separate and become grainy after thawing. Freeze in an airtight container, thaw in the refrigerator, and reheat gently while stirring to bring the sauce back together.
Yes, chicken makes mushrooms in creamy sauce a heartier meal. Cook the chicken pieces fully before adding the mushrooms, then stir in the cream at the end; this helps the chicken cook safely without over-reducing the sauce.
Reheat mushrooms in creamy sauce gently in a pan over low heat, stirring often. Add a small splash of milk if the sauce has thickened, and heat only the portion you plan to eat so the leftovers are not repeatedly warmed.
Vitamins
B5
1.42mg · 28% DV
B3
3.9mg · 24% DV
B2
0.27mg · 21% DV
Biotin
6µg · 20% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.24mg · 27% DV
Sodium
420mg · 18% DV
Phosphorus
117mg · 17% DV
Selenium
8.7µg · 16% DV
Potassium ⭐
360mg · 11% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 138 calories in 1 serving (medium) (150 g):
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Mushrooms in creamy sauce is a simple dish of sliced mushrooms cooked in a cream-based sauce. Versions of it are familiar in European cooking, and it is often served as a side or a quick meal in homes and restaurants. The mushrooms bring a savoury, earthy flavour, while the cream makes the sauce smooth and mellow.
Serve it warm alongside meat or chicken, spoon it over pasta, or enjoy it with toast or crusty bread. The sauce is fairly rich for a vegetable dish: it provides 6.8 g of fat per 100 g, while the mushrooms add flavour and a little fibre. For a lighter result, use less cream and let the mushrooms’ own juices form more of the sauce.
Medium
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.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not 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
6.15g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.7g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.41g
Omega 6:3 ratio 4.1:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (4.1:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.