One cup (96 grams) of whole white mushrooms provides ( Calories: 21 Carbs: 3 grams Fiber: 1 gram Protein: 3 grams Fat: 0 grams Vitamin D: 33% of the Daily Value (DV) Selenium: 16% of the DV Phosphorus: 12% of the DV Folate: 4% of the DV Due to their exposure to UV rays or sunlight, mushrooms are a natural, non-animal source of vitamin D2 thats capable of increasing blood levels of this vitamin as effectively as a supplement and white mushrooms are no exception ( Your body turns vitamin D2 into the active form of vitamin D, which it needs to absorb calcium and keep your bones healthy
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