Lion's mane mushroom (Hericium erinaceus) is a striking white, shaggy mushroom with a mild, slightly seafood-like flavour and a meaty, fibrous texture. It provides niacin, riboflavin, potassium, and selenium, and is notable for containing hericenones and erinacines — compounds studied for their potential to stimulate nerve growth factor (NGF) synthesis, with early research suggesting benefits for cognitive and neurological health.
Tear or slice into thick pieces and sear in butter over medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes per side until golden; it absorbs fat like a sponge so start with less butter than you think you need. Squeeze gently with a spatula to remove excess moisture during cooking.
Where Mushroom, lion's mane Stands Out
Macronutrients per 100g
Vitamins & Minerals
| Nutrient | Per 100g | % Daily Value* | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potassium | 443 mg | 22% | |
| Phosphorus | 94.0 mg | 13% | |
| Folate | 29.6 µg | 15% | |
| Magnesium | 11.7 mg | 3% | |
| Selenium | 1.77 µg | 3% | |
| Niacin (B3) | 1.63 mg | 10% | |
| Zinc | 0.745 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 0.688 mg | 5% | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.363 mg | 26% | |
| Manganese | 0.180 mg | 9% | |
| Copper | 0.177 mg | 18% | |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.146 mg | 13% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.066 mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.021 µg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 0.000 mg | 0% | |
| Stigmasterol | 0.000 mg | — | |
| Campesterol | 0.000 mg | — | |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 16.9 µg | 34% |
* % Daily Value is the proportion of an adult
EU Nutrient Reference Value (NRV) supplied by 100g of this food.
NRVs are the labelling standard — the same basis as the “%RI” figures printed on
food packaging — so these percentages are directly comparable with a shop label.
They are a single adult figure and do not vary by age or sex, which is why they
sometimes differ from UK dietary reference values: the NRV for vitamin C is 80mg
where the UK RNI is 40mg. When Nutriofia assesses your own intake in the
reports and trackers, it uses the age- and sex-specific UK values instead.
Fibre is shown without a percentage. Our fibre values use the UK
Englyst NSP method, while the published 30g daily goal is an AOAC figure — the two
are measured differently and a single percentage would mislead.
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