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Nutritional Information of Shiitakes Grown on Oak Logs

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Nutritional Information of Shiitakes Grown on Oak Logs
Units are per 100g of mushrooms
Component Fresh Mushrooms Dried Mushrooms
Moisture 92.8g 15.8g
Protein 1.5g 12.5g
Fat 0.4g 1.6g
Carbohydrate Sugar 5.4g 60.0g
Carbohydrate Fiber 0.6g 5.5g
Ash 0.3g 4.6g
Calcium 8mg 16mg
Phosphorus 39mg 240mg
Iron 0.7mg 3.9mg
Potassium n/a 1534mg
Sodium low 13/1079mg2
Magnesium n/a 132/2472
Vitamin B1 0.4mg 1.0mg
Vitamin B2 0.4mg 1.0mg
Niacin 4.5mg 10.0mg
Ascorbic Acid 0.3mg cooked 9.4mg/60mg
Provitamin D-2 n/a .06-.27%
Refuse Rate 10% 10%
1Shiitake has all essential amino acids but is limited in methionine, cystine, & valine.
2Reported values may vary due to shiitake strains and methods of analysis.
Note: Vitamin content is affected by the methods used for growing and processing, i.e. shiitakes cultured outdoors have a higher vitamin D content than those cultured in a mushroom house.
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Shiitake
Oak, Chinese, or Black Forest
Shiitakes range in color from tan to dark brown and are characterized by broad, umbrella shaped caps, wide open veils and tan gils.
With a rich, full-bodied flavor, shiitakes are best when cooked.
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