Enoki Mushroom Nutrition Information

Enoki Mushroom Nutrition Information
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Enoki mushrooms are small, creamy white mushrooms with tall stalks. These mushrooms are usually sold in small bunches and often used in stir fry dishes and salads. The freshest enoki mushrooms will not be brown or spotted.

Serving Size

Nutritional data is calculated based on a serving size of 1 cup of raw enoki mushrooms.

Calorie Breakdown

One serving of enoki mushrooms provides 28 calories. Only two of those calories are from fat, making these mushrooms a low-fat food choice.

Major Nutritional Values

One cup of enoki mushrooms delivers 2 grams protein, 5g carbohydrate and 2g dietary fiber, which is 7 percent of the daily value for a 2,000-calorie diet.

Nutrient Breakdown

The nutritional breakdown of enoki mushrooms as a food source is 70 percent carbohydrate, 7 percent fats and 23 percent protein.

Vitamins and Minerals

Enoki mushrooms are high in niacin, providing 19 percent of the RDA for a 2,000-calorie diet. They are also considered a good source of iron and a good source of potassium at 236mg per serving.

Benefits

Mushrooms are low in both cholesterol and sodium.

References

Article reviewed by Helen Covington Last updated on: Mar 28, 2011

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