Living plant atlas

Beefsteak fungus

Latin Fistulina hepatica · EN Beefsteak fungus · ox tongue · fistulina · SK Beefsčajk fungus

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.

NutrientPer 100 g% NRV (UK)
Energy92 kJ / 22 kcal1%
Protein2.1 g4%
Carbohydrate3.8 g1%
Fibre1.6 g
Fat0.4 g1%
Vitamin C4 mg5%
Folate10 µg5%
Calcium11 mg1%
Iron1.8 mg13%
Magnesium12 mg3%
Potassium300 mg15%
Zinc0.6 mg6%
Sodium8 mg

Per 100 g · CoFID / USDA · % NRV UK · not medical advice

Prep notes

Bleeds red juice. Tart, meaty; more iron than a typical bolete.

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.

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Beefsteak fungus (Fistulina hepatica; SK Beefsčajk fungus) 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).

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Not medical advice. Figures are food data (CoFID / USDA), % NRV.