Are Shiitake Mushrooms Keto Friendly?

Each serving of shiitake mushrooms (6 pieces whole) contains 4.9 g of net carbs. The low carb count makes them easy to fit comfortably within your daily carb limits.

Keto Friendliness by Mushroom Variety

All mushrooms fit comfortably into a keto diet, though some varieties are friendlier than others. Morel mushrooms come in at the top, with just 1.5 g of net carbs per serving and a generous 2.1 g of fat. Shiitake mushrooms fall at the high end of the carb scale, at 4.9 g of net carbs per serving, though they also provide 2.6 g of fat.

Per 1 cup serving

Mushroom Variety	Net Carbs	Protein	Fat
Morel	1.5 g	0.4 g	2.1 g
White	1.6 g	0.2 g	2.2 g
Chanterelle	1.7 g	0.3 g	0.8 g
Portabella	2.2 g	0.3 g	1.8 g
Enoki	3.3 g	0.2 g	1.7 g
Maitake	3.0 g	0.1 g	1.4 g
Oyster	3.3 g	0.4 g	2.8 g
Shiitake	4.9 g	0.6 g	2.6 g

Vitamins and nutrients

Shiitake mushrooms are high in niacin, a B vitamin that supports the health of your nervous system and digestive system. They contain 26% of your daily value of vitamin B6, which supports cardiovascular health and strengthens your nervous system.