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Cremini Mushrooms

Cremini Mushroom is the small brown mushroom often used in European and American cooking for its deeper, earthier flavor compared with white button mushrooms; it appears in sautés, stews and on pizzas and is also sold as "chestnut" or "cremini" mushroom. It is prized for its meaty texture and ability to add umami to dishes without adding many calories. Nutritionally, Cremini Mushroom is very low in energy and fat while contributing modest protein and fiber, and it is a notable source of vitamin B3 with about 5mg per 100g; it also supplies trace minerals such as copper. From a health perspective, these mushrooms are a nutrient-dense, low-calorie way to boost vegetable intake and help with meal satiety, offering good protein quality for a vegetable and useful B vitamins that support energy metabolism.

Vegan · Lactose free · Gluten free · Unprocessed · ~2.00€/100g

Kinome Health Grade

S+

Optimal

-

Nutrition

Macronutrients per selected portion. Derived from Crimini Mushroom.

Calories

22 kcal

1% of Daily kcal · low-calorie

Protein

2.5 g

5% RDI

Fat

0.3 g

0.1g sat fat

Carbs

3.3 g

1% RDI

Sugar

2 g

4% RDI

Fiber

1 g

3% RDI

Salt

0 g

0% RDI

Nutrition quality

Scored against dietary guidelines. Tap rows for a deeper breakdown.

Composite score - weighted by current nutrition science

S+ · 10.0 / 10

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Frequently asked

Q.01Are Cremini Mushrooms healthy?

Yes, Cremini Mushrooms are exceptionally healthy, earning an S Health Grade. They are a good source of dietary fiber (1g per 100g).

Q.03What NOVA processing level are Cremini Mushrooms?

Cremini Mushrooms are NOVA 1 - Unprocessed.

Q.05Are Cremini Mushrooms gluten free?

Yes, Cremini Mushrooms are gluten free.

Q.02What are the macros in Cremini Mushrooms?

100g of Cremini Mushrooms contain 22 kcal, 2.5g protein, 3.3g carbohydrates, 0.3g fat, and 1g fiber.

Q.04Are Cremini Mushrooms vegan?

Yes, Cremini Mushrooms are vegan.

Q.06Are Cremini Mushrooms lactose free?

Yes, Cremini Mushrooms are lactose free.

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