High in nutrients
Like most mushrooms, white mushrooms are low in calories but pack plenty of nutrients. One cup (96 grams) of whole white mushrooms provides:
- Calories: 21
- Carbs: 3 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 3 grams
- Fat: 0 grams
- Vitamin D: 33% of the Daily Value (DV)
- Selenium: 16% of the DV
- Phosphorus: 12% of the DV
- Folate: 4% of the DV
White mushrooms are a natural, non-animal source of vitamin D2 that may raise blood levels of this vitamin as efficiently as a pill since they are exposed to UV rays or sunshine. Vitamin D2 is converted by your body into the functional form of vitamin D, which is necessary for calcium absorption and bone health. Lack of vitamin D can cause osteoporosis, mineralization issues, and muscular weakness, which can result in falls and fractures. Likewise, studies indicate that white mushrooms contain some vitamin B12. Since this vitamin is often acquired from animal sources, persons who have a plant-based diet may benefit from this.
