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Dietitian Guide

Are raw mushrooms healthier than cooked ones?

Mushrooms, wild or cultivated, need to be washed well in an effort to prevent gastro-intestinal infections. Some mushrooms are more preferable cooked to be rid of their strong grassy taste. As nutrients in mushrooms are quite heat-stable, mushrooms remain nutritious whether blanched, braised, stir-fried, cooked in soups, skewered or even dehydrated into snack form.

Energy, Carbohydrates, Proteins, Fats, Potassium and Dietary Fibres of Selected Mushrooms

Source: USDA nutrient database