100g Mushroom Calories — 22 kcal | Nutrition Calculator
100g of Mushroom, white, raw contains 22 kcal of calories. Free converter with serving tables, volume conversion, raw vs cooked, and FAQs. Data from USDA FoodData Central.
100g Mushroom Calories Calculator
Result
100g Mushroom Calories
22 kcal calories
Computed from 100 g of food and USDA FoodData Central reference.
Reverse Calculation
Calories target to food amount
100 g (3.53 oz, 1.21 cups)
Reverse math uses 22 kcal calories per 100 g from USDA FoodData Central reference.
Mushroom Macros by Serving Size
Mushroom Macros by Common Serving
Mushroom Calories Range Around 100g
Mushroom Macros by Volume Measure
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Mushroom Dietary Profile
Mushroom Benefit Signals
- Low-carb base: Low carbohydrate level can fit low-carb meal planning. Basis: carbs <= 5 g per 100 g.
Mushroom Daily Nutrient Coverage
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Mushroom Condition-Aware Nutrition Notes
Real-World Mushroom Serving Sizes
- Small weighed portion (~50g): 11 kcal calories. Use when testing a small serving or recipe ingredient amount.
- Standard nutrition reference (~100g): 22 kcal calories. Matches the USDA per-100g source basis used on this page.
- Large weighed portion (~150g): 33 kcal calories. Useful for meal-prep portions and larger servings.
Common Mushroom Measurement Mistakes
- Mixing raw and cooked entries changes the math. This page uses the listed source record for Mushroom, white, raw.
- Adding oil, sauces, sweeteners, breading, or drained liquid changes calories and macros beyond the base food values.
- For calories tracking, keep the same unit basis across the meal: grams, ounces, cups, or count-based servings should not be mixed without conversion.
Mushroom Calories — Frequently Asked Questions
How to Calculate Mushroom Calories
- Weigh raw. Place your mushroom on a kitchen scale before cooking to get the most accurate starting weight.
- Enter weight into the calculator. Select your unit (g, oz, lb, or cup) and hit Calculate.
- Read the result. The calculator shows calories content for your exact portion.
- Compare servings. Use the serving range table below to quickly compare calories across portion sizes.
- Log to your tracker. Enter the raw weight and raw entry in your nutrition app for consistent macro tracking.
Why Volume ≠ Weight: Mushroom Density Explained
Mushroom is very light (350 kg/m³ — about 0.35× the density of water), so a 1-cup measure holds only ~83 g.
Why does density matter? The same volume can hold very different amounts of food depending on how dense it is. Oats (350 kg/m³) are light and airy — 1 cup = ~80 g. Water has a density of 1000 kg/m³ — 1 cup = 236 g. This is why nutrition labels use weight (grams), not volume — it's a more reliable measure.
Formula: mass (g) = volume (mL) × density (kg/m³) ÷ 1,000. This calculator uses this formula automatically when you enter a volume measure for Mushroom.
Mushroom Page Quality Signals
Data Sources & Methodology
Data source: USDA FoodData Central.
Computation method: Macro values are calculated by multiplying the food's per-100g value by the requested weight in grams, then dividing by 100. Volume inputs are first converted to grams using the food's density (kg/m³) from USDA data, then the same formula applies: calories = (weight_g / 100) × caloriesPer100g.
Accuracy note: Macro values represent averages across measured samples; individual items may vary ±5–10% depending on brand, farming method, and preparation technique. For clinical nutrition, consult a registered dietitian.
Update policy: Macro values are reviewed quarterly against USDA FoodData Central updates. Page last verified: 2026.