Among the agaricaceae family of mushrooms, portabella mushrooms are a more mature, earthier version of the common mushroom / white mushrooms. In the northern hemisphere, portabella mushrooms can be found growing in the grass and near manure piles as well as on leaf litter in areas with conifers, such as Monterey cypress trees.
Its dense, meat-like texture and earthy flavor make it one of the most popular cultivated mushrooms.
Large and flat in shape, the portabella mushroom cap has an average diameter of 15 centimetres and has a thick stem. There is an array of brown to tan tones on the smooth cap and it is firm, thick, and spongy.
There are dark brown, fleshy gills beneath the cap, a ring from the cottony veil, and a dense, fibrous stem. The chewy texture and smoky, earthy taste of Portabella mushrooms make them one of the most popular mushrooms.
While there is some debate over whether the name Portabella or Portobello should be spelt, both spellings are acceptable because Portabella was created as part of a large marketing campaign in the 1980s.
In addition to vitamin D, copper, selenium, potassium, phosphorus, and vitamin B6, portabella mushrooms contain niacin.
Scientific name of Portabella Mushroom
Agaricus Bisporus
Other names of Portabella Mushroom
- Portobello Mushrooms
- Agaric cultivé
- Champignon Portobello
- Flat Chestnut mushroom
- Cultivated Mushroom
Calories by source in Portabella Mushroom
- Calories by carbohydrate in Portabella Mushroom = 61%
- Calories by fat in Portabella Mushroom = 14%
- Calories by protein in Portabella Mushroom = 25%
Fats and Fatty Acid profile of Portabella Mushroom
- Polyunsaturated fat (PUFA) in Portabella Mushroom = 85%
- Saturated fat (SFA) in Portabella Mushroom = 3%
- Monounsaturated fat (MUFA) in Portabella Mushroom = 12%
Nutrition facts of Portabella 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 | 0.35 | GRAM | 0% |
| Protein | 2.11 | GRAM | 4% |
| Carbohydrate | 3.87 | GRAM | 1% |
Detailed vitamin profile of Portabella 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 Portabella 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 Portabella Mushroom
- Portabella mushroom is available round the year
Complete nutrition facts of Portabella Mushroom
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