Cultivated production and imports can provide year-round availabilityEnoki Mushroom Nutrition Facts, Vitamins and Benefits
Cultivated enoki mushrooms are recognized by their long, thin white stems and small caps. They are listed under vegetables for culinary use, although fungi are a separate biological group. The table describes the raw product before cooking and is not a recommendation to eat it raw.
Enoki Mushroom benefits and place in a balanced diet
- A 100 g portion provides approximately 37 kcal; portion size and preparation affect total energy intake.
- Its approximately 88.3 g of water per 100 g contributes to total fluid intake.
- Its approximately 2.7 g of dietary fiber per 100 g contributes to fiber intake; a fiber-containing diet can support normal bowel function and fullness.
- Its recorded folate content contributes to normal blood formation, cell division and homocysteine metabolism.
- About 0.1 mg of vitamin B6 per 100 g contributes to normal protein and glycogen metabolism, nervous-system function and red blood-cell formation.
- About 0.225 mg of vitamin B1 per 100 g contributes to normal energy metabolism and nervous-system function.
- About 0.2 mg of vitamin B2 per 100 g contributes to normal energy metabolism and the protection of cells from oxidative stress.
- About 359 mg of potassium per 100 g contributes to normal muscle and nervous-system function and the maintenance of normal blood pressure.
- About 16 mg of magnesium per 100 g contributes to normal energy metabolism and muscle and nervous-system function.
- About 1.2 mg of iron per 100 g contributes to normal red-blood-cell and haemoglobin formation and oxygen transport. Absorption of plant iron varies with the meal.
- About 105 mg of phosphorus per 100 g contributes to normal energy metabolism and the maintenance of normal bones and teeth.
- No single food prevents or treats disease. The nutritional value of enoki mushroom depends on portion size, variety, ripeness and the overall eating pattern.
Enoki Mushroom nutrition facts
The table covers calories, macronutrients, vitamins, minerals, fatty acids and amino acids where a measured value is available. Values are shown per 100 g and for a 100 g reference serving.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | 100 g serving |
|---|---|---|
| Core values and macronutrients | ||
| Energy | 37 kcal | 37 kcal |
| Water | 88.3 g | 88.3 g |
| Protein | 2.7 g | 2.7 g |
| Total fat | 0.29 g | 0.29 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.027 g | 0.027 g |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0 g | 0 g |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.124 g | 0.124 g |
| Carbohydrate | 7.8 g | 7.8 g |
| Dietary fiber | 2.7 g | 2.7 g |
| Total sugars | 0.22 g | 0.22 g |
| Starch | 0 g | 0 g |
| Ash | 0.91 g | 0.91 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Minerals | ||
| Calcium | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Iron | 1.2 mg | 1.2 mg |
| Magnesium | 16 mg | 16 mg |
| Phosphorus | 105 mg | 105 mg |
| Potassium | 359 mg | 359 mg |
| Sodium | 3 mg | 3 mg |
| Zinc | 0.65 mg | 0.65 mg |
| Copper | 0.107 mg | 0.107 mg |
| Manganese | 0.075 mg | 0.075 mg |
| Selenium | 2.2 µg | 2.2 µg |
| Vitamins and vitamin-like compounds | ||
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B1 (Thiamin) | 0.225 mg | 0.225 mg |
| Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) | 0.2 mg | 0.2 mg |
| Vitamin B3 (Niacin) | 7 mg | 7 mg |
| Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic acid) | 1.4 mg | 1.4 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 mg | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B9 (Folate) | 48 µg | 48 µg |
| Folic acid | 0 µg | 0 µg |
| Food folate | 48 µg | 48 µg |
| Folate, DFE | 48 µg DFE | 48 µg DFE |
| Choline | 47.7 mg | 47.7 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 µg | 0 µg |
| Retinol | 0 µg | 0 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.01 mg | 0.01 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 µg | 0.1 µg |
| Vitamin K | 0 µg | 0 µg |
| Types of sugar | ||
| Sucrose | 0 g | 0 g |
| Glucose | 0.22 g | 0.22 g |
| Fructose | 0 g | 0 g |
| Lactose | 0 g | 0 g |
| Maltose | 0 g | 0 g |
| Amino acids | ||
| Tryptophan | 0.04 g | 0.04 g |
| Threonine | 0.11 g | 0.11 g |
| Isoleucine | 0.09 g | 0.09 g |
| Leucine | 0.13 g | 0.13 g |
| Lysine | 0.13 g | 0.13 g |
| Methionine | 0.03 g | 0.03 g |
| Cystine | 0.02 g | 0.02 g |
| Phenylalanine | 0.15 g | 0.15 g |
| Tyrosine | 0.14 g | 0.14 g |
| Valine | 0.23 g | 0.23 g |
| Arginine | 0.11 g | 0.11 g |
| Histidine | 0.07 g | 0.07 g |
| Alanine | 0.19 g | 0.19 g |
| Aspartic acid | 0.19 g | 0.19 g |
| Glutamic acid | 0.38 g | 0.38 g |
| Glycine | 0.11 g | 0.11 g |
| Proline | 0.06 g | 0.06 g |
| Serine | 0.09 g | 0.09 g |
| Vitamin details | ||
| Vitamin D2 | 0.1 µg | 0.1 µg |
| Vitamin D3 | 0 µg | 0 µg |
| Vitamin K1 (Phylloquinone) | 0 µg | 0 µg |
| Vitamin K2 (Menaquinone) | 0 µg | 0 µg |
| Beta-tocopherol | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Gamma-tocopherol | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Delta-tocopherol | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Fatty-acid details | ||
| Trans fat | 0 g | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid | 0.082 g | 0.082 g |
| EPA | 0 g | 0 g |
| DHA | 0 g | 0 g |
How many calories are in Enoki Mushroom?
100 g (about 3.5 oz) provides approximately 37 kcal. A 100 g reference serving provides approximately 37 kcal. Values vary with variety, ripeness and preparation.
How to use Enoki Mushroom in the kitchen
Remove the tough base and cook thoroughly before eating. Do not use raw enoki as a garnish; adding it to hot soup just before serving may not cook it sufficiently. Use fully cooked enoki in soups and stir-fries.
Direct USDA records are used where available; closest-profile entries are explicitly labelled and remain approximate. Blank fields mean that the source did not report a value. General information only; not medical advice. Primary composition reference: USDA FoodData Central.
