Shiitake Mushroom
Scientific Binomial Name: Lentinula edodes
Selection Information
Usage: Eating fresh, cooking, in salads, stir-frys and sauces. Shiitake Mushrooms are featured in many Chinese, Japanese, Korean and Thai dishes.
Selection: Good-quality Shiitake mushrooms are brown to black, dry and have smooth, firm caps.
Avoid: Avoid product that is wet, soft, bruised or has spots of mold.
Storage: Store your unwashed Shiitake Mushrooms in a paper bag inside your refrigerator for up to 5 days. Wash them immediately prior to using them.
Seasonal Information
Shiitake Mushrooms are available year-round.
Shiitake Mushroom Nutritional Information
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Serving Size: 1 cup stir-fried Shiitake Mushrooms (89g)
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Calories 43
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Calories from Fat 3
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% Daily Value* |
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Total Fat 1g |
1% |
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Cholesterol 0mg |
0% |
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Sodium 4mg |
0% |
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Total Carbohydrate 7g |
2% |
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Dietary Fiber 3g |
13% |
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Sugars 0g |
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Protein 3g |
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Vitamin A 0% |
Vitamin C 0% |
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Calcium 0% |
Iron 3% |
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*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. |
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Shiitake Mushrooms are very low in saturated fat, cholesterol and sodium. They're also a good source of Thiamin, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Zinc, Copper and Selenium, and a great source of Dietary Fiber, Riboflavin, Niacin, Pantothenic Acid, Phosphorus and Manganese.