Chinese Water Chestnut · Eleocharis dulcis
Waterchestnuts, chinese, canned, solids and liquids
Nutrition facts per 100 g · edible portion
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Good nutrient density 31/100
How many beneficial nutrients Waterchestnuts, chinese, canned, solids and liquids 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 Waterchestnuts, chinese, canned, solids and liquids come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.
92% from carbs
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Carbs 92%12.3 g per serving
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Fat 1%0.1 g per serving
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Protein 7%0.9 g per serving
What Waterchestnuts, chinese, canned, solids and liquids is a good source of
Stand-out nutrients per 100 g, by share of your Daily Value.
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 | 12.3 g | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.5 g | |
| Total Sugars | 2.5 g | — |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 0.1 g | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | — |
| Trans Fat | 0.0 g | — |
| Omega-3 Fatty Acids | 6.0 mg | — |
| Omega-6 Fatty Acids | 19.0 mg | — |
| Butyric Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Caproic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Caprylic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Capric Acid | 1.0 mg | — |
| Lauric Acid | 2.0 mg | — |
| Myristic Acid | 1.0 mg | — |
| Palmitic Acid | 10.0 mg | — |
| Stearic Acid | 2.0 mg | — |
| Palmitoleic Acid | 1.0 mg | — |
| Oleic Acid | 1.0 mg | — |
| Gadoleic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Erucic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Linoleic Acid | 19.0 mg | — |
| Arachidonic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0.0 mg | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0.0 mg | — |
| Protein & Amino Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 0.9 g |
| Vitamins | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 0.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin C | 1.3 mg | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin E | 0.5 mg | |
| Vitamin K | 0.2 mcg | |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.0 mg | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.0 mg | |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.4 mg | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2 mg | |
| Folate (B9) | 6.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.0 mcg | |
| Pantothenic Acid (B5) | 0.2 mg | |
| Choline | 18.5 mg |
| Minerals | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 4.0 mg | |
| Iron | 0.9 mg | |
| Magnesium | 5.0 mg | |
| Phosphorus | 19.0 mg | |
| Potassium | 118.0 mg | |
| Sodium | 8.0 mg | |
| Zinc | 0.4 mg | |
| Copper | 0.1 mg | |
| Manganese | 0.2 mg | |
| Selenium | 0.7 mcg |
| Sterols | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 0.0 mg | |
| Phytosterols | ~ | — |
| Other | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | 0.0 g | — |
| Caffeine | 0.0 mg | — |
| Theobromine | 0.0 mg | — |
| Ash | 0.3 g | — |
About Waterchestnuts, chinese, canned, solids and liquids
The Chinese water chestnut (Eleocharis dulcis) is not a nut at all but the crisp underwater corm of a grass-like aquatic sedge grown in the flooded paddies of China and Southeast Asia. Beneath its glossy brown skin is a white interior with a mild, slightly sweet flavor and, most famously, a crunchy texture that stays crisp even after cooking or canning, thanks to natural compounds that fortify its cell walls.
Water chestnuts are low in fat and supply fiber, potassium, vitamin B6, and antioxidants. They are a staple of Chinese cooking, adding signature crunch to stir-fries, dumplings, spring rolls, and stuffings, and they are eaten raw or lightly cooked, sometimes sweetened, while their starch is used to make water chestnut cake. Fresh corms should be peeled before use, and canned water chestnuts are a convenient pantry stand-in.
Store fresh water chestnuts in the refrigerator and use them promptly.
Source: USDA FoodData Central & FooDB. Values are per 100 g, edible portion.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Waterchestnuts, chinese, canned, solids and liquids?
There are 50 calories in 100 g of Waterchestnuts, chinese, canned, solids and liquids, or about 14 calories in 4 waterchestnuts (28 g).
How much protein is in Waterchestnuts, chinese, canned, solids and liquids?
Waterchestnuts, chinese, canned, solids and liquids contains 0.9 g of protein per 100 g.
How many carbs are in Waterchestnuts, chinese, canned, solids and liquids?
Waterchestnuts, chinese, canned, solids and liquids has 12.3 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.
How much fat is in Waterchestnuts, chinese, canned, solids and liquids?
Waterchestnuts, chinese, canned, solids and liquids provides 0.1 g of total fat per 100 g.
What is Waterchestnuts, chinese, canned, solids and liquids a good source of?
Waterchestnuts, chinese, canned, solids and liquids is a good source of Copper (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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