Eating Fungi
Nutrition Information
Fresh edible mushrooms are low in calories (only 20 calories for five medium sized White mushrooms); fat-free; cholesterol-free and sodium-free. In addition, they are high in riboflavin (as much as in an eight-ounce glass of milk) and contain as much fiber as a serving of lettuce (1/6 of a medium head) or one medium tomato. They are also a good source of niacin, pantothenate and copper. As well as being a good nutritional source, mushrooms help to stimulate the immune system and reduce cholesterol levels in the blood.