Oyster Mushroom Nutrition Benefits and Facts

Nutritional summary

Mushroom consumption is consistently linked to a lower risk of cancer, with a systematic review of 17 studies showing a 34% reduction in total cancer risk for those with the highest intake compared to the lowest .
Oyster mushrooms provide a diverse nutritional profile that includes essential amino acids, dietary fibre, and a range of vitamins and minerals while remaining low in fats and calories .
These mushrooms are a rare dietary source of ergothioneine (a bioactive antioxidant amino acid) and selenium, which are being studied for their roles in supporting immune function and healthy inflammatory responses .
Early sensory research indicates that blending mushrooms into meat-based or lower-sodium dishes can maintain meal satisfaction while helping to reduce overall red meat and salt intake .

Interesting fact

Oyster mushrooms are carnivorous fungi that use specialized hyphae to paralyze and consume microscopic nematodes to supplement their nitrogen intake.

Standout nutrients

EPIC

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Pantothenic acid

SUPER

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Manganese

SUPER

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Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)

SUPER

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Biotin

kcal per 100g

Protein2.69g

Fat0.26g

Carbs1.75g

Fiber1.50g

Sugar0.66g

Fat breakdown

Polyunsat0.13g

Monounsat0.00g

Saturated0.04g

Seasonality

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Diet

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Sustainability

Lighter footprint

Mushrooms have very low water and land requirements compared to most crops.

Confidencehigh

Storage

Refrigerate

3–5 days

Store in a paper bag to allow airflow and prevent sliminess.

Flavour

Data & Sources

Harmonized from 4 validated sources

French Food Database

1 contributing source food

Swiss Food Database

2 contributing source foods

McCance & Widdowson

1 contributing source food

USDA

USDA FoodData Central

1 contributing source food

Claim citations

Higher Mushroom Consumption Is Associated with Lower Risk of Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies - ScienceDirect

[1]www.sciencedirect.comsciencedirect.com

Mushrooms and Health Summit Proceedings - ScienceDirect

[3]www.sciencedirect.comsciencedirect.com

Mushroom-derived nutraceuticals in the 21st century: an appraisal and future perspectives - ScienceDirect

[4]www.sciencedirect.comsciencedirect.com

Mushroom oils: A review of their production, composition, and potential applications - ScienceDirect

[8]www.sciencedirect.comsciencedirect.com

Coverage

Nutrients

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