European Chestnut · Castanea sativa
Nuts, chestnuts, european, dried, unpeeled
Nutrition facts per 100 g · edible portion
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Good nutrient density 27/100
How many beneficial nutrients Nuts, chestnuts, european, dried, unpeeled 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 Nuts, chestnuts, european, dried, unpeeled come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.
82% from carbs
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Carbs 82%77.3 g per serving
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Fat 11%4.5 g per serving
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Protein 7%6.4 g per serving
What Nuts, chestnuts, european, dried, unpeeled 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).
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 | 77.3 g | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.7 g |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 4.5 g | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.8 g | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.5 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.8 g | — |
| Omega-3 Fatty Acids | 188.0 mg | — |
| Omega-6 Fatty Acids | 1,570.0 mg | — |
| Butyric Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Caproic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Caprylic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Capric Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Lauric Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Myristic Acid | 19.0 mg | — |
| Palmitic Acid | 755.0 mg | — |
| Stearic Acid | 42.0 mg | — |
| Palmitoleic Acid | 42.0 mg | — |
| Oleic Acid | 1,473.0 mg | — |
| Gadoleic Acid | 19.0 mg | — |
| Erucic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Linoleic Acid | 1,570.0 mg | — |
| Arachidonic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0.0 mg | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0.0 mg | — |
| Protein & Amino Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 6.4 g | |
| Histidine | 177.0 mg | — |
| Isoleucine | 252.0 mg | — |
| Leucine | 378.0 mg | — |
| Lysine | 378.0 mg | — |
| Methionine | 151.0 mg | — |
| Phenylalanine | 270.0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 228.0 mg | — |
| Tryptophan | 71.0 mg | — |
| Valine | 357.0 mg | — |
| Alanine | 427.0 mg | — |
| Arginine | 457.0 mg | — |
| Aspartic Acid | 1,103.0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 202.0 mg | — |
| Glutamic Acid | 824.0 mg | — |
| Glycine | 329.0 mg | — |
| Proline | 336.0 mg | — |
| Serine | 319.0 mg | — |
| Tyrosine | 177.0 mg | — |
| Vitamins | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 0.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin C | 15.0 mg | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin E | ~ | — |
| Vitamin K | ~ | — |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.3 mg | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.4 mg | |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.9 mg | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.7 mg | |
| Folate (B9) | 109.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.0 mcg | |
| Pantothenic Acid (B5) | 0.9 mg |
| Minerals | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 67.0 mg | |
| Iron | 2.4 mg | |
| Magnesium | 74.0 mg | |
| Phosphorus | 175.0 mg | |
| Potassium | 986.0 mg | |
| Sodium | 37.0 mg | |
| Zinc | 0.4 mg | |
| Copper | 0.7 mg | |
| Manganese | 1.3 mg | |
| Selenium | 1.8 mcg |
| Sterols | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 0.0 mg | |
| Phytosterols | ~ | — |
| Other | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | 0.0 g | — |
| Caffeine | ~ | — |
| Theobromine | ~ | — |
| Ash | 2.4 g | — |
About Nuts, chestnuts, european, dried, unpeeled
The sweet chestnut (Castanea sativa), also called the European or Spanish chestnut, is the glossy brown nut of a stately deciduous tree native to southern Europe and Asia Minor, encased in a fiercely spiny green burr. Unlike most nuts, the chestnut is low in fat and high in starch, making it more like a grain, with a soft, floury texture and a sweet, earthy, faintly nutty flavor once cooked. Chestnuts provide complex carbohydrates, fiber, vitamin C, potassium, and B vitamins, and they are naturally gluten-free.
They are most beloved roasted over a fire until the shells split and the flesh turns sweet and tender, and they are also boiled, pureed into soups and desserts, candied into French marrons glaces, ground into flour for breads and cakes, and used to stuff holiday poultry. Score the shells before roasting so they peel easily. Choose firm, heavy, glossy nuts with no holes, and store fresh chestnuts in the refrigerator.
Source: USDA FoodData Central & FooDB. Values are per 100 g, edible portion.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Nuts, chestnuts, european, dried, unpeeled?
There are 374 calories in 100 g of Nuts, chestnuts, european, dried, unpeeled, or about 106 calories in 1 oz (28 g).
How much protein is in Nuts, chestnuts, european, dried, unpeeled?
Nuts, chestnuts, european, dried, unpeeled contains 6.4 g of protein per 100 g.
How many carbs are in Nuts, chestnuts, european, dried, unpeeled?
Nuts, chestnuts, european, dried, unpeeled has 77.3 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.
How much fat is in Nuts, chestnuts, european, dried, unpeeled?
Nuts, chestnuts, european, dried, unpeeled provides 4.5 g of total fat per 100 g.
What is Nuts, chestnuts, european, dried, unpeeled a good source of?
Nuts, chestnuts, european, dried, unpeeled is an excellent source of Copper (72% DV), Manganese (57% DV), Dietary Fiber (42% DV), Vitamin B6 (39% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (28% DV) and Folate (B9) (27% DV) and a good source of Pantothenic Acid (B5), Magnesium, Vitamin C, Phosphorus, Protein and Iron (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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