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How many calories are in fried mushrooms?

Mushrooms themselves are light; butter and creamy toppings account for most of the result. Measure the cooking fat and sauce in Calk.

Fried mushrooms: lower- and higher-calorie Calk versions side by side

Same 250 g portion, different choices: mushrooms, fat, dairy, add-ins, dressing.

Why fat and cream determine mushroom calories

In these two examples, the changes are: fat — vegetable oil → butter, dairy — sour cream → cream, add-ins — dill → cheese.

Lower calorie 358 kcal 250 g 143 kcal per 100 g
higher vs lower calorie +34%
Higher calorie 480 kcal 250 g 192 kcal per 100 g
Lower calorie Calk card for Mushrooms: 143 kcal per 100 g, protein/fat/carbs 7/89/4 Higher calorie Calk card for Mushrooms: 192 kcal per 100 g, protein/fat/carbs 8/84/7
  • Raw mushrooms are roughly 25 kcal per 100 g, so the cooking fat and creamy toppings account for most of both totals.
  • A restrained splash of oil versus a generous amount of butter quadruples the added fat.
  • The toppings also change from a spoon of sour cream to a heavy pour of cream plus melted cheese.

Mushrooms with onion, sour cream, cream and cheese

Calculate calories and macros for button or wild mushrooms with onion, sour cream, cream, cheese, butter or marinade.

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Questions about calories in mushroom dishes

How many calories are in mushrooms fried with butter or oil?
The two versions shown in Calk contain 358 and 480 kcal per 250 g. Mushrooms themselves are light; butter and creamy toppings account for most of the result.
Why are mushrooms with butter, cream and cheese higher in calories than mushrooms with a little oil and sour cream?
Raw mushrooms are roughly 25 kcal per 100 g, so the cooking fat and creamy toppings account for most of both totals. A restrained splash of oil versus a generous amount of butter quadruples the added fat.
How do I calculate my own mushroom dish?
Open Mushrooms in Calk and add the mushroom type, cooking oil or butter, onion, sour cream or cream, cheese and serving weight.

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