Health Benefits of Mushrooms
Portobello Mushrooms vs Bread Rolls
There are some healthy, delicious and nutritious food swaps that are really simple and effective if you are looking to improve your diet. A great example of this is swapping your bread roll with portobello mushrooms. This swap is particularly good if you are looking to reduce your carbohydrate, fat and/or sodium intake. Portobello mushrooms and bread rolls both deliver different nutrients, bread being a good source of protein, fibre, calcium and iron, whereas portobello mushrooms are a good source of potassium, phosphorus and B vitamins. What you decide to eat will depend on what your nutritional goals or needs are.
There is a 288 calorie saving per 100g if you swap the bread for mushrooms, which is an added bonus thrown in for good measure.
Portobello Mushrooms are typically around 22 calories per 100g
Bread Rolls are around 310 calories per 100g
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We hope you try mushrooms as a delicious and nutritious alternative to bread rolls, they should definitely be an option for you.
