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 | 126 kJ / 30 kcal | 2% |
| Protein | 3.3 g | 7% |
| Carbohydrate | 5 g | 2% |
| Fibre | 2.2 g | — |
| Fat | 0.6 g | 1% |
| Folate | 14 µg | 7% |
| Calcium | 12 mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 9% |
| Magnesium | 15 mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 340 mg | 17% |
| Zinc | 0.9 mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 8 mg | — |
Per 100 g · CoFID / USDA · % NRV UK · not medical advice
Prep notes
Cook thoroughly. Some people react — try a small piece. Texture is the point.
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
Chicken of the woods (Laetiporus sulphureus; SK Chicken of the woods) 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).