Funghi
Gills
Blewit (Lepista/Clitocybe nuda group) gills 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 0.21 g
- Cholesterol 0 mg
- Sodium 10.2 mg
- Salt 0.05 g
- Total Carbohydrate 3.87 g
- Dietary Fibre 1.92 g
- Total Sugars 1.54 g
- Complex / starch 0.51 g
- Protein 2.89 g
- Water 92 g
- Energy 30.7 kcal
- Water 92 g
- Carbohydrates 3.87 g
- Protein 2.89 g
- Fat 0.38 g
- Saturated Fat 0.1 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 0.21 g
- Omega-3 0.02 g
- Vitamins 58.9 mg
- Vitamin A 15 µg
- Vitamin B1 — Thiamine 0.09 mg
- Vitamin B2 — Riboflavin 0.46 mg
- Vitamin B3 — Niacin 4.52 mg
- Vitamin B5 — Pantothenic Acid 1.68 mg
- Vitamin B6 0.11 mg
- Vitamin B7 — Biotin 8.8 µg
- Vitamin B9 — Folate 21.8 µg
- Vitamin C 2 mg
- Vitamin D 3.2 µg
- Vitamin E 0.11 mg
- Vitamin K 1.1 µg
- Minerals 426 mg
- Major Minerals 424 mg
- Trace Minerals 1.5 mg
- Iron 1.5 mg
- Salt 0.05 g
Vitamins
vitamin-c: 2 · vitamin-a: 15 · vitamin-b1-thiamine: 0.09 · vitamin-b2-riboflavin: 0.46 · vitamin-b3-niacin: 4.52 · vitamin-b5-pantothenic-acid: 1.68 · vitamin-b6: 0.11 · vitamin-b7-biotin: 8.8 · vitamin-b9-folate: 21.8 · vitamin-d: 3.2 · vitamin-e: 0.11 · vitamin-k: 1.1 ·
Minerals
Gills of Blewit: composition reflects this culinary part relative to the whole ingredient.
History
European foragers prized blewits in autumn woodlands.
Specialty markets sold blewit gills to restaurants.