They are low in calories, are fat free, cholesterol free, have very low levels of sugar and salt; they provide a valuable source of dietary fibre, as well as several vitamins and minerals.

• A 100g serving of mushrooms contains more dietary fibre (2.5g) than 100g of celery (1.8g) or a slice of wholemeal bread (2.0g).
• Mushrooms are one of the few natural sources of vitamin D, which is essential for healthy bones and teeth.
• A 100g serving of mushrooms will give you 27% of your recommended daily dietary intake of thiamin.
• Mushrooms are high in Riboflavin, a B-vitamin that helps to maintain healthy red blood
  cells and promotes good vision and healthy skin.
• Mushrooms are a rich source of Folate, which is essential for the formation of red and
  white blood cells in bone marrow.
• Did you know: Collectively, the B-vitamins contained in mushrooms may help to
  relieve stress, depression and fatigue?

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