Is Mushroom good for your health condition?
White mushrooms are a low-calorie food used in curries and stir-fries. They are often described as meaty in texture.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Calories | 22 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 3.1 g |
| Carbohydrate | 3.3 g |
| Sugars | 2 g |
| Fibre | 1 g |
| Fat | 0.3 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.1 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 5 mg |
| Potassium | 318 mg |
| Purines | 6.9 to 311.6 mg per 100 g (varies between tested samples) |
Source: USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy), entry "Mushrooms, white, raw". Purines: USDA and ODS-NIH Database for the Purine Content of Foods, Release 2 (2025).
Quick guide by condition
| Diabetes or prediabetes | Usually fine in normal portions |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | Low in salt |
| High cholesterol | Low in saturated fat and cholesterol |
| High uric acid or gout | High purine: limit or avoid |
| Weight loss goal | Low in calories |
This guide only uses the nutrient numbers above (rules explained on How it works). It is general information and does not know your medicines, test results or portion size.
Common questions
Can people with diabetes eat mushroom?
Going by its sugar and carbohydrate numbers, the general guide is: usually fine in normal portions. Portion, cooking method and what you eat it with all change the effect on blood sugar, so check with your doctor or dietitian before changing your diet.
Is mushroom OK for high uric acid or gout?
Purine level: 6.9 to 311.6 mg per 100 g (varies between tested samples). General guide: High purine: limit or avoid. Purine tables describe the food, not your body, so ask your doctor what is right for you.
Is mushroom good for high blood pressure?
Sodium is 5 mg per 100 g. General guide: low in salt. Salt added during cooking often matters more than the food itself.