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Nameko mushroom

Nameko is a small amber to orange-brown mushroom with a naturally glossy, gelatinous surface, used fresh, canned or dried in soups and stews.

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About Nameko mushroom

Nameko is a small edible mushroom with a rounded amber to orange-brown cap and a naturally glossy, slightly gelatinous surface. Its flesh is tender and its flavor is mild and earthy. The slippery coating is a characteristic feature, especially noticeable after cooking.

Nameko is used in soups, stews, and other cooked dishes, and is sold fresh, canned, or sometimes dried. Canned nameko may have a different texture and moisture level from fresh mushrooms. The species and processing form matter when comparing nutrition or culinary behavior.

Ingredient type
whole food

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Nameko mushroom nutrition & diet

Nameko mushroom nutritional value

Reference: Mushrooms, "Nameko", raw

Per 100 g of 100 g edible portion in the named official reference form.

Calories
21kcal
Protein
1.8g
Carbs
5.4g
Fat
0.2g

Official national food-composition reference. The displayed food form is part of the estimate; cultivar, recipe, brand, processing and preparation can change values.

Fresh, dried, and canned nameko differ in water content and concentration; canned products may also contain liquid or added ingredients.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Not established
  • Vegetarian
    Not established
  • Pescatarian
    Not established
  • Keto
    Not established
  • Paleo
    Not established
  • Low-carb
    Not established
  • Halal
    Not established
  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Vegetarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Pescatarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Keto · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Paleo · Not established
The ingredient form and processing have not been assessed against this dietary pattern.
Low-carb · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: Standard Tables of Food Composition in Japan 2023, corrected March 2026 — 08020 ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

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