Brown mushrooms
Low GI
GL 0.5 per typical piece (120 g) · GL 0.4 per 100 g
- Extremely low glycemic load
- Low protein density
Brown mushrooms has a glycemic index of 10, the same as plain Mushrooms (10). One typical piece (120 g) adds a glycemic load of 0.5.
Updated Jul 4, 2026 · Sources: USDA FoodData Central #168434 , Logi Nutrition Team · Not medical advice · Report an error
Forms of Mushrooms
- GI 10 · GL 0.3 per 100 g
Mushrooms - GI 10 · GL 0.4 per 100 g fried
Fried mushrooms - GI 10 · GL 0.4 per 100 g roasted
Roasted mushrooms - GI 10 · GL 0.5 per 100 g cooked
Cooked mushrooms - GI 15 · GL 1 per 100 g friedgarlic
Garlic mushrooms - Marinated mushroomsGI 15 · GL 1 per 100 g marinated
- GI 15 · GL 1 per 100 g pickled
Pickled mushrooms
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Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 22 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 4.3 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 1.72 g |
| Natural | 1.7 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0.6 g |
| Soluble | 0.2 g |
| Insoluble | 0.4 g |
| Protein | 2.5 g |
| Fat | 0.1 g |
| Saturated | 0.02 g |
| Unsaturated | 0.05 g |
| Sodium | 5 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Extremely low glycemic load
- Very low calorie density
- Excellent hydration properties
- Low protein density
- Relatively low fiber content compared to other vegetables
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Allergens
No EU-14 allergen listed
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Brown mushrooms?
Brown mushrooms has a glycemic index of 10 (Low). One typical piece (120 g) has a glycemic load of 0.5; per 100 g the glycemic load is 0.4.
Is Brown mushrooms good for people with insulin resistance?
Brown mushrooms has a low glycemic index (10), making it a good option for people with insulin resistance. It causes a slow, gradual rise in blood sugar.
Which form of Mushrooms has the lowest glycemic load?
Among the forms of Mushrooms in this database, Mushrooms has the lowest glycemic load (0.3 per 100 g).
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