Funghi
Cap
Blewit (Lepista/Clitocybe nuda group) cap is a woodsy edible mushroom with lilac tones when young—aromatic, meaty when cooked. Foraged or specialty cultivated; correct ID is essential for wild picks. Saute in butter, add to stews, or dry for later. Never eat raw. Clean grit carefully.
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Nutrition
Typical values per 100 g edible portion. Nutrient names open the reference page.
Nutrition Facts
Per 100 g edible portion
Amount per 100 g
- Total Fat 0.38 g
- Saturated Fat 0.1 g
- Trans Fat 0 g
- Monounsaturated Fat 0 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 0.19 g
- Cholesterol 0 mg
- Sodium 9.55 mg
- Salt 0.05 g
- Total Carbohydrate 4 g
- Dietary Fibre 1.98 g
- Total Sugars 1.58 g
- Complex / starch 0.49 g
- Protein 3.17 g
- Water 94.8 g
- Energy 29.5 kcal
- Water 94.8 g
- Carbohydrates 4 g
- Protein 3.17 g
- Fat 0.38 g
- Saturated Fat 0.1 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 0.19 g
- Omega-3 0.02 g
- Vitamins 59.3 mg
- Vitamin A 15 µg
- Vitamin B1 — Thiamine 0.07 mg
- Vitamin B2 — Riboflavin 0.33 mg
- Vitamin B3 — Niacin 3.29 mg
- Vitamin B5 — Pantothenic Acid 1.76 mg
- Vitamin B6 0.12 mg
- Vitamin B7 — Biotin 9.2 µg
- Vitamin B9 — Folate 22.9 µg
- Vitamin C 2 mg
- Vitamin D 3.4 µg
- Vitamin E 0.11 mg
- Vitamin K 1.1 µg
- Minerals 407 mg
- Major Minerals 406 mg
- Trace Minerals 1.5 mg
- Iron 1.5 mg
- Salt 0.05 g
Vitamins
vitamin-c: 2 · vitamin-a: 15 · vitamin-b1-thiamine: 0.07 · vitamin-b2-riboflavin: 0.33 · vitamin-b3-niacin: 3.29 · vitamin-b5-pantothenic-acid: 1.76 · vitamin-b6: 0.12 · vitamin-b7-biotin: 9.2 · vitamin-b9-folate: 22.9 · vitamin-d: 3.4 · vitamin-e: 0.11 · vitamin-k: 1.1 ·
Minerals
Cap of Blewit: composition reflects this culinary part relative to the whole ingredient.
History
European foragers prized blewits in autumn woodlands.
Specialty markets sold blewit cap to restaurants.