 Shiitake Mushroom Facts:
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 Cup - Cooked
Servings Per Container 1
Amount Per Serving
Calories 81
Calories from Fat 0
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g
0%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 6mg
0%
Total Carbohydrate 21g
7%
Dietary Fiber 3g
12%
Sugars 5g
Protein 2g
Vitamin A
0%
Vitamin C
1%
Calcium
0%
Iron
4%
Thiamin
4%
Riboflavin
15%
Niacin
11%
Vitamin B6
12%
Folate
8%
Pantothenic Acid
52%
Magnesium
5%
Phosphorus
4%
Potassium
5%
Zinc
13%
Copper
65%
Manganese
15%
Selenium
51%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
PQ (Protein Quality) x PDCAAS (Protein Digestibility Corrected Amino Acid Score) - 27
Additional Contents
- lentinan
- lentinacin
- ergothioneine
- complex carbohydrates
Potential Health Benefits
- powerful disease protection
- powerful anti-cancer properties
- increased arthritis protection
- increased blood vessel protection
- immune system boost
- lower "bad" cholesterol
- energy boost
Potential Athletic Benefits
- Increase recovery rate for higher training volume.
- Increase energy levels for daily sports activity.
- Anti-bacterial properties to fight against infection from a weakened immune system.
Glycemic Index Rank
10 out of 100
| Rank | Value |
|---|---|
| Low Glycemic | less than 55 |
Food Sensitivity Rank
0.5 to 1 ratio
| Rank | Value |
|---|---|
| Low for Fructose Sensitivity | less than 1 (fructose to glucose ratio) |
Shiitake mushrooms constitute as being a leading vegetable for having outstanding CVD (cardiovascular disease) protective properties. Regardless of how they may taste to select individuals, they carry very potent health benefits for the immediate and long term time frames. In addition, shiitake mushrooms may improve your overall mood and pain scale.
- Mushrooms and Cancer
- Antioxidants of Edible Mushrooms
- Lentinus edodes: A Macrofungus with Pharmacological Activities
- Inhibition of Growth and Induction of Apoptosis in Human Cancer Cell Lines by an Ethyl Acetate Fraction from Shiitake Mushrooms
- An Examination of Anti-Bacterial and Anti-Fungal Properties of Constituents of Shiitake (Lentinula edodes) and Oyster (Pleurotus ostreatus) Mushrooms
428kcal/serving
lentinan
is a cancer fighting polysaccharide that is most well-found in shiitake mushrooms. Lentinan is widely known for its incredible anti-tumor properties, and boosting capabilities of our immune system response and function.
Sources include: USDA
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