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Low calorie, source of fiber, mushroom species
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Peripella (70 g) has 15 calories. That works out to 22 calories per 100 g. It contains 2.3 g of carbs, 1.8 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 15 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 70 g
15
KCAL / 70G
Carbs
2.3g
· 1% DV
Protein
1.8g
· 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 51% · Protein 40% · Fat 9%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 15 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 | 1.8 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 | 15 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 30 g | 7 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 40 g | 9 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 45 g | 10 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 60 g | 13 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 22 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 120 g | 26 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 120 g | 26 kcal |
Calculated from 22 calories per 100 g.
Peripella is a culinary mushroom. If you are buying it fresh, use the seller’s identification and handling guidance rather than relying on appearance alone, since different mushrooms can look alike.
Peripella works well sautéed, roasted, or added to soups and sauces. Cook it in a hot pan without crowding the mushrooms; this helps moisture evaporate and gives them a better browned texture.
Peripella has a mild, earthy mushroom flavor that becomes more pronounced when cooked. It pairs well with garlic, herbs, butter or olive oil, and can add savory flavor to pasta, eggs, or grain bowls.
It is better to cook Peripella rather than eat it raw. Cooking softens the texture and makes it easier to use in meals; add it to a pan, soup, or oven dish and cook it through.
Brush soil from Peripella with a soft brush or wipe it with a damp cloth just before cooking. If rinsing is necessary, do it quickly and dry the mushrooms well so they do not absorb excess water.
Keep fresh Peripella unwashed in a breathable paper bag in the refrigerator. Avoid trapping it in a damp, sealed package, and use it while it is firm and fresh-smelling; discard it if it becomes slimy or develops an off odor.
Yes, Peripella can be frozen, though its texture may soften after thawing. Briefly sauté it first, let it cool, and freeze it in a sealed container; use the thawed mushrooms in soups, sauces, or cooked dishes.
You can use Peripella in risotto, pasta, omelets, soups, or roasted vegetable dishes. Its mild flavor takes well to garlic and herbs, and browning it separately before adding it to a recipe helps keep its flavor distinct.
Yes, Peripella stems are edible when tender. Slice them along with the caps; if a stem feels particularly tough or fibrous, trim that part or cut it thinly so it cooks more evenly.
Discard Peripella if it has a slimy surface, a strong unpleasant smell, or widespread dark, deteriorating patches. A little wrinkling may indicate age, but mushrooms with suspicious odor or texture should not be eaten.
Vitamins
Biotin
11.2µg · 37% DV
B2
0.24mg · 18% DV
B3
2.52mg · 16% DV
B5
0.77mg · 15% 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 15 calories in 1 cup (medium) (70 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.
Peripella is a mushroom used as a vegetable in cooking; the information available here does not establish a particular place of origin. It can be prepared much like other mushrooms, with a mild, earthy flavour and a tender texture that becomes more pronounced when sautéed. Serve it alongside grains or roasted vegetables, fold it into an omelette, or add it to soups and stews. At 22 calories per 100 g, it is a light ingredient, with 1 g of fibre per 100 g. Garlic, herbs and a little olive oil make a simple pairing. If foraged, eat it only after an expert has confirmed its identification.
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 1
Unprocessed
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
0.02g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.06g
Omega 6:3 ratio 5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (5:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.