No — don't feed mushrooms to alpacas.
Store mushrooms are not toxic but offer nothing; wild mushrooms can be deadly and are hard to identify. Remove mushrooms that sprout in paddocks after rain.
- Verdict
- No
- Serving size
- Do not feed
- Food group
- Vegetable
- Sugar per 100 g
- 2.0 g
Risks to know
- Wild species can be lethal
Nutrition facts (per 100 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | What it means for alpacas |
|---|---|---|
| Water | 92.5 g | Hydrating |
| Energy | 22 kcal | Low calorie |
| Sugars | 2.0 g | Low sugar |
| Fiber | 1.0 g | Low fiber |
| Protein | 3.1 g | |
| Fat | 0.3 g | |
| Calcium | 3 mg | |
| Phosphorus | 86 mg | |
| Ca : P ratio | 0.0 : 1 | Inverted — phosphorus-heavy, limit for males |
| Vitamin C | 2.1 mg | Not required — camelids make their own |
Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy — “Mushrooms, white, raw” (FDC ID 169251).
Sugar compared with other treats
Grams of sugar per 100 g. Lower-sugar treats are kinder to the fore-stomach microbes and waistline.
Safer alternatives
ArtichokeIn moderationArugulaIn moderationAsparagusIn moderationBeetsIn moderationBell PeppersIn moderationBok ChoyIn moderation
Frequently asked questions
Can alpacas eat mushrooms?
No — don't feed mushrooms to alpacas. Store mushrooms are not toxic but offer nothing; wild mushrooms can be deadly and are hard to identify. Remove mushrooms that sprout in paddocks after rain.
How much mushrooms can I give my alpaca?
None — choose a safe alternative such as carrot sticks, cucumber or green beans.
How much sugar is in mushrooms?
About 2.0 g of sugar per 100 g (USDA FoodData Central).
Can baby alpacas (crias) eat it?
No.
See the complete list of foods alpacas can and can't eat, our feeding guide and the toxic plant checker.
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