Morel Mushroom Nutrition Facts, Vitamins and Benefits

Morel Mushroom benefits and place in a balanced diet

• A 100 g portion provides approximately 31 kcal; portion size and preparation affect total energy intake.
• Its approximately 89.6 g of water per 100 g contributes to total fluid intake.
• Its approximately 2.8 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 0.136 mg of vitamin B6 per 100 g contributes to normal protein and glycogen metabolism, nervous-system function and red blood-cell formation.
• About 0.069 mg of vitamin B1 per 100 g contributes to normal energy metabolism and nervous-system function.
• About 0.205 mg of vitamin B2 per 100 g contributes to normal energy metabolism and the protection of cells from oxidative stress.
• About 43 mg of calcium per 100 g contributes to the maintenance of normal bones and teeth, muscle function and nerve transmission.
• About 411 mg of potassium per 100 g contributes to normal muscle and nervous-system function and the maintenance of normal blood pressure.
• About 19 mg of magnesium per 100 g contributes to normal energy metabolism and muscle and nervous-system function.
• About 12.2 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.
• No single food prevents or treats disease. The nutritional value of morel mushroom depends on portion size, variety, ripeness and the overall eating pattern.

Morel 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.

How many calories are in Morel Mushroom?

100 g (about 3.5 oz) provides approximately 31 kcal. A 100 g reference serving provides approximately 31 kcal. Values vary with variety, ripeness and preparation.

How to use Morel Mushroom in the kitchen

Morel Mushroom can be used raw when food-safe or prepared by steaming, roasting, sautéing, simmering or adding to soups and salads, depending on the ingredient.