Cremini mushrooms are closely related to white button mushrooms and portobello mushrooms, with the primary difference being their age.
The white button mushroom is the youngest, followed by the cremini, and then the portobello mushroom is the most mature.
Cremini mushrooms range in size from small to medium. They are round in shape, have a short stem, and have a rounded cap. There are several shades of brown on the smooth cap. The cap is firm and spongy.
When harvested at the Cremini stage, the cap is still partially closed, so most of the small brown gills are hidden. It has a short, white stem that is dense, thick, smooth. The stem is also edible which has a slightly springy texture.
There is a mild earthy flavor and a meaty texture to cremini mushrooms.
Besides potassium and amino acids, cremini mushrooms also contain selenium, riboflavin, phosphorus, zinc, folate, and manganese.
Scientific name of Cremini Mushroom
Agaricus Bisporus
Other names of Cremini Mushroom
- Common Brown
- Roman
- Baby Bella
- Baby Portobello
- Crimini
Calories by source in Cremini Mushroom
- Calories by carbohydrate in Cremini Mushroom = 67%
- Calories by fat in Cremini Mushroom = 4%
- Calories by protein in Cremini Mushroom = 29%
Fats and Fatty Acid profile of Cremini Mushroom
- Polyunsaturated fat (PUFA) in Cremini Mushroom = 72%
- Saturated fat (SFA) in Cremini Mushroom = 24%
- Monounsaturated fat (MUFA) in Cremini Mushroom = 4%
Nutrition facts of Cremini Mushroom
*Serving size = 100 grams = 3.55 Ounces = 1/2 cup
*DV= % Daily Value (%DV indicates how much nutrients contribute to a person’s daily diet from a serving of a food. DV assists you in determining whether or not a serving of food is high or low in a particular nutrient.)
| Nutrient | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 22 | KCAL | |
| Fat | 0.1 | GRAM | 0% |
| Protein | 2.5 | GRAM | 5% |
| Carbohydrate | 4.3 | GRAM | 2% |
Detailed vitamin profile of Cremini Mushroom, vitamin A, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, vitamin C, vitamin D, Folate, Niacin, Thiamin, and Riboflavin is shown in the chart.
Detailed mineral profile of Cremini Mushroom, Sodium(Na), Calcium(Ca), Copper(Cu), Iron(Fe), Magnesium(Mg), Selenium(Se), Phosphorus(P), Potassium(K) and Zinc(Zn) is shown the chart.
Availability of Cremini mushroom
- Crimini mushroom is available round the year
Complete nutrition facts of Cremini Mushroom
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