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Shiitake mushrooms

Shiitake mushrooms are edible brown-capped mushrooms sold fresh or dried, commonly sliced for soups, stir-fries, braises and other savoury dishes.

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About Shiitake mushrooms

Shiitake mushrooms are edible mushrooms sold fresh or dried, with broad brown caps and pale undersides. Fresh caps are pliable and fleshy, while dried mushrooms become leathery and concentrated in aroma; the stems are firmer and are often removed or used separately.

They are commonly sliced and cooked in soups, stir-fries, braises, and other savoury preparations. Their flavour is earthy and savoury, becoming more pronounced in dried mushrooms and their soaking liquid. Fresh whole mushrooms, sliced mushrooms, and dried whole or sliced forms are common, and their preparation affects texture.

Ingredient type
whole food

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Local names for shiitake mushrooms

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Mushrooms, shiitake

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Mushrooms, shiitake, cooked

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Mushrooms, shiitake, cooked, with salt

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Mushrooms, shiitake, cooked, without salt

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Mushrooms, shiitake, dried

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Mushrooms, shiitake, dried, raw

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Mushrooms, shiitake, raw

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Mushrooms, shiitake, stir-fried

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Shiitake mushrooms nutrition & diet

Shiitake mushrooms nutritional value

Mushrooms, shiitake, raw

Per 100 g of the edible portion in the recorded USDA food form.

Calories
34kcal
Protein
2.2g
Carbs
6.8g
Fat
0.5g

Reference values for the displayed USDA form. Varieties, brands and preparation can differ.

Fresh and dried mushrooms have very different water content; comparisons should specify the form and whether stems are included, as well as raw versus cooked preparation.

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: USDA FoodData Central — Mushrooms, shiitake, raw ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

Expanded overview, name examples and nutrition notes are database drafts awaiting editorial review. Numeric nutrition values, where shown, have their own source and food-form reference.

The ingredient description and dish connections come from the draft catalogue and may change after review.

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