Mushrooms

Although they are sometimes considered vegetables, mushrooms are actually fungi. Mushrooms, like many other vegetables, can be consumed either cooked or raw. They provide a great substitution for beef or vegetarian burgers due to their patty shape.

According to the USDA, grilled portabella mushrooms are a great source of protein:

• 4 grams per 1 cup
• 3.3 grams per 100 grams
• 22.6 grams per 200-calorie serving

They may mitigate the risk of developing serious health conditions, such as Alzheimer’s, heart disease, cancer, and diabetes. White mushrooms are the most protein-dense mushrooms on a per calorie basis, while oyster mushrooms have the most protein on a per weight basis. In almost every grocery or health food shop, mushrooms can be found in the produce section. It is not advised to collect them from the wild because many mushroom types are toxic and difficult to identify from edible varieties.