Shiitake mushrooms are brown-capped edible mushrooms with a rich, savory umami flavor, used fresh or dried. Per 100 g they provide 34 calories with 6.8 g carbs and 2.5 g fiber.
Shiitake mushrooms are brown-capped edible mushrooms prized for their rich, savory umami flavor. They are used fresh or dried in East Asian cooking, added to stir-fries, soups, and braises, and are also eaten as a meaty vegetarian ingredient.
Nutritionally, shiitake mushrooms are low in calories and mostly water. Per 100 g they provide about 34 kcal, 6.8 g of carbohydrates, 2.2 g of protein, and 0.5 g of fat, with 2.5 g of dietary fiber, 9 mg of sodium, and 2 mg of calcium.
Dried shiitake mushrooms are concentrated and need rehydrating before use, while fresh ones can be cooked directly. For accurate tracking, weigh fresh mushrooms as used and use the serving sizes below.
Plan your portion
How much is in your serving of Shiitake Mushrooms?
Nutrition values are reported per 100 g. A typical 1 cup of sliced shiitake mushrooms (about 70 g) provides roughly 24 kcal. Use the serving sizes below to estimate portions when logging.
Calculated from the per-100-g reference. Values are rounded.
Serving
Weight
Calories
Carbs
Protein
Fat
100 g
100 g
34 kcal
6.8 g
2.2 g
0.5 g
1 cup sliced
70 g
23.8 kcal
4.8 g
1.6 g
0.3 g
4 mushrooms
60 g
20.4 kcal
4.1 g
1.3 g
0.3 g
Use the weight of the edible portion in the food state shown above.
