QUESTION: Are mushrooms a good source of protein? And costwise, how do they compare with meat as a protein source?
ANSWER:
Protein is found in all living cells, including animal and plant foods. Some, such as meat, fish and poultry, legumes, eggs, nuts and seeds, are richer protein sources than others, with milk, cheese, yoghurt, other dairy products, wholegrains, vegetables and fruit containing smaller amounts. Fresh mushrooms contain 2-6g of protein per 100g, whereas dried mushrooms contain about 24g.
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