Japanese Chestnut · Castanea crenata
Nuts, chestnuts, japanese, raw
Nutrition facts per 100 g · edible portion
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Good nutrient density 36/100
How many beneficial nutrients Nuts, chestnuts, japanese, raw 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, japanese, raw come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.
91% from carbs
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Carbs 91%34.9 g per serving
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Fat 3%0.5 g per serving
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Protein 6%2.3 g per serving
What Nuts, chestnuts, japanese, raw 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 | 34.9 g |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 0.5 g | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | — |
| Omega-3 Fatty Acids | 13.0 mg | — |
| Omega-6 Fatty Acids | 123.0 mg | — |
| Palmitic Acid | 72.0 mg | — |
| Stearic Acid | 5.0 mg | — |
| Palmitoleic Acid | 4.0 mg | — |
| Oleic Acid | 268.0 mg | — |
| Gadoleic Acid | 5.0 mg | — |
| Linoleic Acid | 123.0 mg | — |
| Protein & Amino Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 2.3 g | |
| Histidine | 56.0 mg | — |
| Isoleucine | 111.0 mg | — |
| Leucine | 139.0 mg | — |
| Lysine | 147.0 mg | — |
| Methionine | 54.0 mg | — |
| Phenylalanine | 88.0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 90.0 mg | — |
| Tryptophan | 32.0 mg | — |
| Valine | 134.0 mg | — |
| Alanine | 203.0 mg | — |
| Arginine | 148.0 mg | — |
| Aspartic Acid | 474.0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 65.0 mg | — |
| Glutamic Acid | 429.0 mg | — |
| Glycine | 114.0 mg | — |
| Proline | 141.0 mg | — |
| Serine | 110.0 mg | — |
| Tyrosine | 64.0 mg | — |
| Vitamins | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 2.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin C | 26.3 mg | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin E | ~ | — |
| Vitamin K | ~ | — |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.3 mg | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.2 mg | |
| Niacin (B3) | 1.5 mg | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.3 mg | |
| Folate (B9) | 47.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.0 mcg | |
| Pantothenic Acid (B5) | 0.2 mg |
| Minerals | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 31.0 mg | |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | |
| Magnesium | 49.0 mg | |
| Phosphorus | 72.0 mg | |
| Potassium | 329.0 mg | |
| Sodium | 14.0 mg | |
| Zinc | 1.1 mg | |
| Copper | 0.6 mg | |
| Manganese | 1.6 mg |
| Sterols | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 0.0 mg | |
| Phytosterols | ~ | — |
| Other | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | ~ | — |
| Caffeine | ~ | — |
| Theobromine | ~ | — |
| Ash | 0.9 g | — |
About Nuts, chestnuts, japanese, raw
The Japanese chestnut (Castanea crenata) is a chestnut species native to Japan and Korea, grown for its large, sweet, starchy nuts. Among the biggest of the cultivated chestnuts, its glossy, mahogany-shelled nuts are milder and sometimes less sweet than European chestnuts but prized for their impressive size and tender, floury flesh. Unlike most nuts, chestnuts are low in fat and high in complex carbohydrates, more like a starchy vegetable or grain, and they supply fiber, vitamin C, B vitamins, and potassium along with some protein.
They are roasted, boiled, steamed, and pureed, and in Japanese cooking they star in autumn dishes such as chestnut rice and the sweet candied confection kuri kanroni, as well as pastes for desserts, and their naturally gluten-free flour is used in baking. Scoring the shells before roasting keeps them from bursting and makes peeling easier. Choose firm, heavy, glossy chestnuts with no cracks or rattling, and store them in the refrigerator, since they are fresh nuts that can dry out or mold if kept too long at room temperature.
Source: USDA FoodData Central & FooDB. Values are per 100 g, edible portion.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Nuts, chestnuts, japanese, raw?
There are 154 calories in 100 g of Nuts, chestnuts, japanese, raw, or about 44 calories in 1 oz (28 g).
How much protein is in Nuts, chestnuts, japanese, raw?
Nuts, chestnuts, japanese, raw contains 2.3 g of protein per 100 g.
How many carbs are in Nuts, chestnuts, japanese, raw?
Nuts, chestnuts, japanese, raw has 34.9 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.
How much fat is in Nuts, chestnuts, japanese, raw?
Nuts, chestnuts, japanese, raw provides 0.5 g of total fat per 100 g.
What is Nuts, chestnuts, japanese, raw a good source of?
Nuts, chestnuts, japanese, raw is an excellent source of Manganese (69% DV), Copper (62% DV), Vitamin C (29% DV) and Thiamin (B1) (29% DV) and a good source of Vitamin B6, Riboflavin (B2), Folate (B9), Magnesium and Zinc (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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