White button mushrooms are one of the most cultivated mushroom varieties in the world (about 90% of total mushrooms cultivated in America). However, they can also be found on grasslands and fields.
The white button mushroom is a slightly different variety closely related to the cremini mushroom and the large portobello mushroom, but mainly differs by color and age. The youngest are white button mushrooms, followed by cremini, then portobello mushrooms, which are the most mature.
White button mushrooms are small to medium-sized and have truncated, short stems attached to a cap that is 2-7 centimeters in diameter. The caps are smooth, firm, spongy and rounded. As the white flesh becomes bruised, it will turn light pink, which will then turn brown.
These unopened caps contain many small, light brown gills hiding under a white veil, producing dark brown spores. It also has a dense, thick, smooth, and white stem which is edible.
White button mushrooms have a mild taste and crisp texture when raw, and become earthy, chewy when cooked.
In addition to antioxidants, white button mushrooms contain potassium, folate, amino acids, selenium, riboflavin, manganese, zinc, vitamin D, and phosphorus.
Scientific name of White Mushroom / Button mushroom
Agaricus Bisporus
Other names of White Mushroom / Button mushroom
- Common Mushroom
- Button Mushroom
- Cultivated Mushroom
- Champignon Mushroom
- Table Mushroom
- Champignon de Paris
Calories by source in White Mushroom / Button mushroom
- Calories by carbohydrate in White Mushroom / Button mushroom = 51%
- Calories by fat in White Mushroom / Button mushroom = 13%
- Calories by protein in White Mushroom / Button mushroom = 36%
Fats and Fatty Acid profile of White Mushroom / Button mushroom
- Polyunsaturated fat (PUFA) in White Mushroom / Button mushroom = 76%
- Saturated fat (SFA) in White Mushroom / Button mushroom = 24%
- Monounsaturated fat (MUFA) in White Mushroom / Button mushroom = 0%
Nutrition facts of White Mushroom / Button 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 | 0.34 | GRAM | 0% |
| Protein | 3.09 | GRAM | 6% |
| Carbohydrate | 3.26 | GRAM | 1% |
Detailed vitamin profile of White Mushroom / Button 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 White Mushroom / Button 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 White Mushroom / Button mushroom
- White Mushroom / Button mushroom is available round the year
Complete nutrition facts of White Mushroom / Button mushroom
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