Rich in nutrients
Oyster mushrooms are loaded with fiber, vitamins, minerals, and other important nutrients. They’re also low in carbohydrates, so they’re a good choice for people following low-carb dietary patterns. Here’s the nutritional content of 1 cup (86 grams) of raw P. ostreatus oyster mushrooms:
- Calories: 28
- Carbs: 5 grams
- Protein: 3 grams
- Fat: <1 gram
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Niacin: 27% of the Daily Value (DV)
- Pantothenic acid (vitamin B5): 22% of the DV
- Folate: 8% of the DV
- Choline: 8% of the DV
- Potassium: 8% of the DV
- Iron: 6% of the DV
- Zinc: 6% of the DV
The mushrooms also contain smaller amounts of other nutrients, including vitamin D and selenium. Oyster mushrooms are a good source of fiber, protein, and a variety of vitamins and minerals.
