Shiitake mushroom
Low GI
GL 0.1 per piece (9 g) · GL 1 per 100 g
- Low glycemic load
- Low protein content
Shiitake mushroom has a glycemic index of 10, the same as plain Shiitake mushrooms (10). One piece (9 g) adds a glycemic load of 0.1.
Updated Jul 14, 2026 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted) · Not medical advice · Report an error
Forms of Shiitake mushrooms
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Portions
| Portion | Grams | GL |
|---|---|---|
| 1 medium mushroom | 9 g | 0.1 |
| 1 cup | 145 g | 1.5 |
Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 41 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 6.8 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 2.4 g |
| Natural | 2.4 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 2.5 g |
| Soluble | 0.8 g |
| Insoluble | 1.8 g |
| Protein | 2.3 g |
| Fat | 0.3 g |
| Saturated | 0.1 g |
| Unsaturated | 0.2 g |
| Sodium | 13 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Low glycemic load
- Rich in fiber and micronutrients
- Very low in fat
- Low protein content
- Some natural sugars
Allergens
No EU-14 allergen listed
Recipes with Shiitake mushroom
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Shiitake mushroom?
Shiitake mushroom has a glycemic index of 10 (Low). One piece (9 g) has a glycemic load of 0.1; per 100 g the glycemic load is 1.
Is Shiitake mushroom good for people with insulin resistance?
Shiitake mushroom 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 Shiitake mushrooms has the lowest glycemic load?
Shiitake mushroom has the lowest glycemic load of all forms of Shiitake mushrooms in this database (1 per 100 g).
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