Canned Sliced Mushrooms
Canned mushrooms are a quick, easy-to-store way to add delicious umami flavour and real nutritional value to your everyday dishes. Their glycemic index does not apply because they contain no absorbable starch, and they are a great friend to anyone who wants to feel full without extra calories.
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💡 Smart Nutritional Guidance
Consumption advice
Add them to your morning omelette, homemade tomato sauces and vegetable soups to improve the texture and increase the feeling of fullness.
Best preparation methods
Drain the mushrooms well and rinse them, then sauté them over high heat in a hot pan with a pinch of garlic and wild herbs so the excess moisture evaporates and they take on a delicious flavour.
Important Nutritional Note
A good source of unique antioxidants such as ergothioneine and beta-glucan, which support the immune system and slow the signs of cellular ageing.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per typical portion (100 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 18 kcal | 18 kcal |
| Protein | 2.1 g | 2.1 g |
| Carbohydrate | 2.8 g | 2.8 g |
| Available carbohydrate | 0.6 g | 0.6 g |
| Fat | 0.2 g | 0.2 g |
| Dietary fibre | 2.2 g | 2.2 g |
The typical portion is approximate, for comparison purposes.
Comparison & smarter alternatives
It has 18 kcal per 100 g, ranking 12 of 57 in Vegetables (lowest first).
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Frequently asked questions
Are canned mushrooms suitable for diabetes and dieting?
Yes, they are excellent: almost sugar-free with negligible calories, and they cause no rise in insulin levels.
What is the nutritional value of a 100 g portion of canned mushrooms?
It provides only about 20 kcal, 2 g of protein and 2 g of fibre, with almost no fat or net carbohydrate.
Do mushrooms lose their benefits when canned compared with fresh?
They keep most of their minerals and beta-glucan, but fresh mushrooms have slightly more B vitamins and a firmer bite.
Reviewed by the WiBo Health medical team · Last reviewed 13 October 2026
Disclaimer: This guidance is for nutritional lifestyle orientation and does not constitute a diagnostic medical device under EU Regulation MDR 2017/745.