Wood ear mushrooms
Low GI
GL 1 per 100 g
- Very low glycemic load
- Low protein content
Wood ear mushrooms has a glycemic index of 15, higher than plain Shiitake mushrooms (10).
Updated Jun 3, 2026 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted) · Not medical advice · Report an error
Forms of Shiitake mushrooms
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Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 25 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 7.4 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 0.5 g |
| Natural | 0.5 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 5 g |
| Soluble | 1.5 g |
| Insoluble | 3.5 g |
| Protein | 1.5 g |
| Fat | 0.1 g |
| Saturated | 0 g |
| Unsaturated | 0.1 g |
| Sodium | 7 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Very low glycemic load
- High fiber content
- Low calorie
- Low protein content
- Low micronutrient density
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Wood ear mushrooms?
Wood ear mushrooms has a glycemic index of 15 (Low) and a glycemic load of 1 per 100 g.
Is Wood ear mushrooms good for people with insulin resistance?
Wood ear mushrooms has a low glycemic index (15), making it a good option for people with insulin resistance. It causes a slow, gradual rise in blood sugar.
Which form of Shiitake mushrooms has the lowest glycemic load?
Wood ear mushrooms has the lowest glycemic load of all forms of Shiitake mushrooms in this database (1 per 100 g).
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