Chestnut
Categories
| Macros | per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Calories | 189 kcal |
| Protein | 2.3 g |
| Fat | 1.3 g |
| Carbs | 36.6 g |
Chestnut is a starchy nut that stands apart from most other nuts due to its low fat and high carbohydrate content, typically eaten roasted, boiled, or ground into flour. It is a seasonal staple across European and East Asian cuisines, appearing in everything from street-roasted snacks to stuffings and desserts. Per 100 g, raw chestnut provides 189 kcal, 2.3 g of protein, 1.3 g of fat, 36.6 g of carbohydrates and 6.8 g of dietary fibre, with 5.8 g coming from sugars. It is a notable source of potassium (447 mg per 100 g), folate (58 mcg per 100 g) and vitamin C (36 mg per 100 g), which is unusually high for a nut. No glycemic index value is available for the raw form. Chestnuts are suitable for vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, paleo, mediterranean and low-FODMAP dietary patterns.
How many calories in chestnuts?
Raw chestnuts contain 189 kcal per 100 g, making them one of the lower-calorie nuts due to their minimal fat content of just 1.3 g per 100 g. A typical handful (around 50 g) comes to roughly 95 kcal.
How much vitamin C is in chestnuts?
Chestnuts contain 36 mg of vitamin C per 100 g, which is notably high compared to most other nuts. This makes them one of the few nuts that contribute meaningfully to vitamin C intake.
Are chestnuts gluten-free?
Yes, chestnuts are naturally gluten-free and appear on the gluten-free diet compatibility list. Chestnut flour is also commonly used as a wheat flour substitute in gluten-free baking.
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Glycemic Index
approximateMacros · per 100 g
| Macros | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 189 kcal |
| Protein | 2.3 g |
| Fat | 1.3 g |
| Carbs | 36.6 g |
| Sugars | 5.8 g |
| Fiber | 6.8 g |
| Starch | 24.6 g |
| Fats breakdown | Amount |
|---|---|
| Saturated | 0.16 g |
| Monounsaturated | 0.43 g |
| Polyunsaturated | 0.15 g |
| Trans | 0 g |
| Omega-3 | 0.020 g |
| Omega-6 | 0.13 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Minerals | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calcium | 31.0 mg |
| Iron | 0.90 mg |
| Magnesium | 33.0 mg |
| Phosphorus | 72.0 mg |
| Potassium | 447 mg |
| Sodium | 4.0 mg |
| Zinc | 0.50 mg |
| Copper | 0.36 mg |
| Manganese | 0.95 mg |
| Selenium | 2.0 mcg |
| Iodine | 12.0 mcg |
| Vitamins | Amount |
|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 2.0 mcg |
| Retinol | 0 mcg |
| Vitamin C | 36.0 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0 mcg |
| Vitamin E | 0.50 mg |
| Vitamin K | 0.80 mcg |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.14 mg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.031 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 1.1 mg |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 0.47 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.34 mg |
| Folate (B9) | 58.0 mcg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 mcg |
| Choline | 1.5 mg |
