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 | 142 kJ / 34 kcal | 2% |
| Protein | 4.1 g | 8% |
| Carbohydrate | 5.6 g | 2% |
| Fibre | 2 g | — |
| Fat | 0.5 g | 1% |
| Folate | 26 µg | 13% |
| Calcium | 12 mg | 2% |
| Iron | 2.2 mg | 16% |
| Magnesium | 22 mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 450 mg | 23% |
| Zinc | 1.2 mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 6 mg | — |
Per 100 g · CoFID / USDA · % NRV UK · not medical advice
Prep notes
Grows with termite mounds. High protein for a mushroom; a West and East African staple.
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
Termite mushroom (Termitomyces heimii; SK Termite 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).