Edible parts
Fruiting body (as sold)
Nutrition per 100 g
Food data (CoFID / USDA). % NRV is UK where a reference exists. Curiosity about the plant — not a diary score.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | % NRV (UK) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 109 kJ / 26 kcal | 1% |
| Protein | 2.3 g | 5% |
| Carbohydrate | 5 g | 2% |
| Fibre | 2.1 g | — |
| Fat | 0.4 g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 10 µg RE | 1% |
| Folate | 11 µg | 6% |
| Calcium | 14 mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 11% |
| Magnesium | 13 mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 350 mg | 18% |
| Zinc | 0.7 mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 7 mg | — |
Per 100 g · CoFID / USDA · % NRV UK · not medical advice
Prep notes
A parasite that turns a bland host red and seafood-sweet. Cook it.
Season
Often seasonal where grown; year-round when imported or stored.
Caution
Grocery / shop food data only. Not a wild forage guide. Thrive shows composition curiosity — not medical advice.
Answer-ready
Lobster mushroom (Hypomyces lactifluorum; SK Lobster huba) is listed in Thrive’s plant atlas under mushroom. Nutrition below is per 100 g with % NRV (UK) where a reference exists — food data for curiosity, not a diary score or medical claim. Edible part covered here: Fruiting body (as sold).