Are mushrooms considered good source of protein?

[Fach]

Are mushrooms considered a good protein source? I frequently eat portabellas for dinner when fixing meat for the family. Is this enough protein?

 

[stephl]

100g of fresh portabella mushrooms contain 26 calories, 0.2 grams fat, 5.1g carbs, 1.5g fiber, and 2.5g protein. Not much protein in there - mostly carbs and fiber.

 

[kathryn]

Portobella mushrooms are about 25% protein, which is a good amount. (10-15% is what the American Dietetic Society recommends overall, and 20% is a good upper limit).

If you ever have questions on the nutrition content of foods, you can find most information here:
http://www.nutritiondata.com/

Just type in the food you are looking for, and it will give you the nutritional breakdown.

 

[Fach]

Thanks!