Cloud Ear Fungus · Auricularia polytricha

Fungi, Cloud ears, dried

Nutrition facts per 100 g · edible portion

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14%

284 kcal Calories

19%

9.3 g Protein

27%

73.0 g Carbs

0.7 g Fat

Very good nutrient density 41/100

How many beneficial nutrients Fungi, Cloud ears, dried delivers for its calories — scored across 24 vitamins, minerals, protein and fiber, minus saturated fat and sodium. See the most nutrient-dense foods.

Caloric ratio

Where the calories in Fungi, Cloud ears, dried come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.

284 kcal / serving

87% from carbs

Carbs 87%

73.0 g per serving
Fat 2%

0.7 g per serving
Protein 11%

9.3 g per serving

What Fungi, Cloud ears, dried is a good source of

Stand-out nutrients per 100 g, by share of your Daily Value. Bold figures are an excellent source (20%+ DV).

Dietary Fiber250% Manganese85% Selenium79% Riboflavin (B2)65% Niacin (B3)39% Iron33% Magnesium20% Copper20% Protein19% Potassium16% Phosphorus15% Calcium12% Zinc12% Folate (B9)10% Pantothenic Acid (B5)10%

Full nutrition breakdown

Beneficial
Moderate
Limit
Neutral

Bars are shaded by how a high amount affects your diet — green for nutrients to seek out (fiber, protein, vitamins), red for those best kept low (saturated fat, sodium, cholesterol), neutral where it depends. Each bar shows the % of your Daily Value per serving.

Carbohydrates	Amount	% DV
Total Carbohydrate	73.0 g	27%
Dietary Fiber	70.1 g	250%

Fats & Fatty Acids	Amount	% DV
Total Fat	0.7 g	1%
Trans Fat	0.0 g	—

Protein & Amino Acids	Amount	% DV
Protein	9.3 g	19%

Vitamins	Amount	% DV
Vitamin A (RAE)	0.0 mcg	0%
Vitamin C	0.0 mg	0%
Vitamin D	0.0 mcg	0%
Vitamin E	~	—
Vitamin K	~	—
Thiamin (B1)	0.0 mg	1%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.8 mg	65%
Niacin (B3)	6.3 mg	39%
Vitamin B6	0.1 mg	7%
Folate (B9)	38.0 mcg	10%
Vitamin B12	0.0 mcg	0%
Pantothenic Acid (B5)	0.5 mg	10%

Minerals	Amount	% DV
Calcium	159.0 mg	12%
Iron	5.9 mg	33%
Magnesium	83.0 mg	20%
Phosphorus	184.0 mg	15%
Potassium	754.0 mg	16%
Sodium	35.0 mg	2%
Zinc	1.3 mg	12%
Copper	0.2 mg	20%
Manganese	2.0 mg	85%
Selenium	43.4 mcg	79%

Sterols	Amount	% DV
Cholesterol	0.0 mg	0%
Phytosterols	~	—

Other	Amount	% DV
Alcohol	~	—
Caffeine	~	—
Theobromine	~	—
Ash	2.2 g	—

About Fungi, Cloud ears, dried

Cloud ear fungus (Auricularia polytricha) is an edible jelly mushroom that grows in thin, ruffled brackets on dead and dying wood, its gray-brown, ear-shaped body giving the fungus its poetic name. A close cousin of wood ear, it is a mainstay of Chinese, Korean, and other East Asian kitchens, usually sold dried in crinkled black flakes that swell dramatically when soaked in water. It has almost no flavor of its own; what people prize is the texture — a delicate, crunchy-yet-gelatinous snap that holds up beautifully in stir-fries, hot-and-sour soup, mu shu pork, and cold salads.

Beyond the plate, it is very low in calories and a good source of dietary fiber and iron, and it has a long history in traditional Chinese medicine, where it is valued for supporting circulation. Dried cloud ear keeps almost indefinitely in the pantry, rehydrating in minutes into glossy, springy strips. One word of care: soak it only briefly and cook it promptly, since long soaking at room temperature can let bacteria grow.

Source: USDA FoodData Central & FooDB. Values are per 100 g, edible portion.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Fungi, Cloud ears, dried?

There are 284 calories in 100 g of Fungi, Cloud ears, dried, or about 13 calories in 1 piece (5 g).

How much protein is in Fungi, Cloud ears, dried?

Fungi, Cloud ears, dried contains 9.3 g of protein per 100 g.

How many carbs are in Fungi, Cloud ears, dried?

Fungi, Cloud ears, dried has 73.0 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.

How much fat is in Fungi, Cloud ears, dried?

Fungi, Cloud ears, dried provides 0.7 g of total fat per 100 g.

What is Fungi, Cloud ears, dried a good source of?

Fungi, Cloud ears, dried is an excellent source of Dietary Fiber (250% DV), Manganese (85% DV), Selenium (79% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (65% DV), Niacin (B3) (39% DV) and Iron (33% DV) and a good source of Protein, Potassium, Phosphorus, Calcium, Zinc and Folate (B9) (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.