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Mushrooms do contain protein, but not nearly as much as meats. Mushrooms contain around 3 grams of protein per 100 grams. Meats such as beef, lamb and pork contain around 20 to 30 grams of protein per 100 grams. Chicken contains around the same protein as meats. Fish is slightly lower, but at around 15 to 20 grams per 100 grams it clearly beats mushrooms. Mushrooms obtained their reputation as 'meat for vegetarians' because of the relatively high content of Vitamin B 12 in some varieties. It is unclear whether the vitamin B12 is found in the fungi itself, or in the fertilizer in which mushrooms are grown!

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Yes, mushrooms do contain protein, although the amount can vary depending on the type of mushroom. Generally, mushrooms are not a significant source of protein compared to other protein-rich foods like meat or legumes.

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Yes about 1.5 g of proteins found in 10 g of mushroom. It is having some peculiar proteins such as lectins that has anit-cancer properties. It is also believed that they contain anti viral and bacterial protein, research is under progress.

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