Nutrition facts
Per 100 grams
- Energy
- 34 kcal142.3 kJ
- Carbohydrates
- 6.8 g
- Protein
- 2.2 g
- Total fat
- 0.5 g
- Dietary fiber
- 2.5 g
- Sodium
- 9 mg
- Calcium
- 2 mg
Nutrition referenceShiitake 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.
Nutrition facts
About this food
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.
Portion guidance
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.
Questions and answers
Shiitake mushrooms provide about 34 calories per 100 g. A typical 1 cup of sliced mushrooms (about 70 g) provides roughly 24 calories.
Shiitake mushrooms provide about 2.5 g of dietary fiber per 100 g, while remaining low in calories.
Shiitake mushrooms are usually cooked to bring out their umami flavor, but they can also be eaten raw. Dried shiitake should be rehydrated before use.