Cremini mushrooms (raw) have 22 kcal per 100 g. Same species as white button — just brown-skinned. Slightly deeper, earthier flavor.
How should I track Mushrooms, brown, italian, or crimini, raw?
Mushrooms, brown, italian, or crimini, raw is a good source of zinc. For consistent tracking of Mushrooms, brown, italian, or crimini, raw, weigh it raw. Cooking method changes both weight and calorie density — steaming barely changes anything, but roasting with oil or frying can double the calories. A systematic review (Whitton et al., Adv Nutr 2022) found vegetables are omitted from food logs 2–85% of the time, often because people assume they are "free" calorically. While most vegetables are indeed low-calorie, the fats added during cooking are not. Log the oil, butter, or dressing separately to keep your tracking accurate.