Food guide

Cremini Mushroom

Brown button mushrooms, slightly deeper in flavour than white buttons, used in everyday cooking.

VegetablesPlant-Based

Cremini Mushroom, a nutrient-dense vegetables food, photographed on a plain linen surface

Nutrition per 100 g

Standardised to 100 g of cremini mushroom, raw for fair comparison. Typical serving: 100 g raw — 22 kcal per 100 g serving.

Nutrition information for Cremini Mushroom
Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (100 g)	Per 100 kcal
Energy	22 kcal	22 kcal	100 kcal
Protein	2.5 g	2.5 g	11.4 g
Carbohydrate	4.3 g	4.3 g	19.5 g
Fat	0.1 g	0.1 g	0.5 g
Fibre	0.6 g	0.6 g	2.7 g

Figures are typical values and vary with variety, preparation and brand.

Micronutrients

Vitamins and minerals per 100 g of cremini mushroom, with a typical serving and FDA Daily Value for adults.

Micronutrients for Cremini Mushroom
Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (100 g)	% DV
Vitamins
Vitamin A	0 µg	0 µg	0%
Vitamin C	0 mg	0 mg	0%
Vitamin D	0.1 µg	0.1 µg	<1%
Vitamin E	0.01 mg	0.01 mg	<1%
Vitamin K	0 µg	0 µg	0%
Thiamin	0.095 mg	0.095 mg	8%
Riboflavin	0.49 mg	0.49 mg	38%
Niacin	3.8 mg	3.8 mg	24%
Vitamin B6	0.11 mg	0.11 mg	6%
Folate	25 µg	25 µg	6%
Vitamin B12	0.1 µg	0.1 µg	4%
Pantothenic acid	1.5 mg	1.5 mg	30%
Choline	22.1 mg	22.1 mg	4%
Minerals
Calcium	18 mg	18 mg	1%
Iron	0.4 mg	0.4 mg	2%
Magnesium	9 mg	9 mg	2%
Phosphorus	120 mg	120 mg	10%
Potassium	448 mg	448 mg	10%
Sodium	6 mg	6 mg	<1%
Zinc	1.1 mg	1.1 mg	10%
Selenium	26 µg	26 µg	47%
Copper	0.5 mg	0.5 mg	56%
Manganese	0.14 mg	0.14 mg	6%

Source: USDA FoodData Central — Mushrooms, brown, italian, or crimini, raw

% DV uses FDA Daily Values for adults. Nutrients that USDA does not report for this entry are omitted. Values vary with variety, preparation and brand.

Why eat cremini mushroom?

Micronutrients for relatively few calories when portions stay reasonable.
Brown button mushrooms, slightly deeper in flavour than white buttons, used in everyday cooking.

How to include it

Cook simply with olive oil and an acid, or eat raw where appropriate.
Typical pairing ideas: Garlic, Thyme, Eggs.

Things to consider

Preparation and added fat, salt or sugar change the numbers more than the raw food does.

Educational content. This article is for general information and is not medical advice. Speak to a qualified health professional about your individual circumstances.