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Chinese chestnuts, boiled and steamed

Boiled and steamed Chinese chestnuts are cooked Chinese chestnut kernels with a high water content. This USDA profile is specific to both species and preparation and differs from raw, roasted, dried, Japanese and European chestnuts.

Nutrition per100 g
153kcal
640 kJ

DETAILED OVERVIEW

Nutrition facts

Macros

Protein2.9 g
6% RI*
Carbohydrates33.6 g
13% RI*
Fat0.8 g
1% RI*
Saturated fat0.1 g
1% RI*
Fibre0.0 g
0% RI*
Sugars0.0 g
0% RI*

Vitamins

Vitamin C24.7 mg
31% RI*
Vitamin E0.0 mg
0% RI*
Vitamin K0.0 µg
0% RI*
Vitamin B60.3 mg
20% RI*
Folate46.0 µg
23% RI*

Minerals

Calcium12.0 mg
2% RI*
Iron1.0 mg
7% RI*
Magnesium58.0 mg
15% RI*
Phosphorus66.0 mg
9% RI*
Potassium306.0 mg
15% RI*
Sodium2.0 mg
0% RI*

* Reference intake for an average adult. Values may vary by variety, producer and preparation.

GOOD TO KNOW

The whole story
behind chinese chestnuts, boiled and steamed

Nutrition is rarely simply “good” or “bad”. Here is the balanced picture to help you decide what fits your diet.

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THE UPSIDE

Why it can be a great choice

  • Provides 153 kcal per 100 g with only 0.76 g fat and 0.112 g saturated fat.
  • Provides 24.7 mg vitamin C, 0.281 mg vitamin B6 and 46 micrograms folate per 100 g.
  • Provides 306 mg potassium, 58 mg magnesium and 66 mg phosphorus per 100 g.
  • Contains just 2 mg sodium per 100 g before any salt is added during cooking or serving.
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THE DOWNSIDE

What to keep in mind

  • Contains 33.6 g carbohydrate but only 2.88 g protein per 100 g, so it is not nutritionally interchangeable with most high-fat nuts.
  • USDA does not report total sugar, fibre, vitamin E, vitamin K or selenium for this record; database zeroes in those fields are technical fallbacks, not measured zero values.
  • The 61.6% water content lowers nutrient density per 100 g compared with dried chestnuts; comparisons must use the same preparation state.
  • Chestnut allergy can occur, including in people with latex-related cross-reactivity; seek individual medical advice after a suspected reaction.
  • Whole cooked chestnuts and large pieces can be choking hazards for young children; use an age-appropriate texture.
  • Salt, sugar or other ingredients added during commercial preparation are not included in this plain USDA profile; check the package label.