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Chinese chestnuts, dried

Dried Chinese chestnuts are dehydrated Chinese chestnut kernels. Their low water content concentrates energy and nutrients per 100 g, making this USDA profile distinct from raw, boiled, roasted and other chestnut species.

Nutrition per100 g
363kcal
1,520 kJ

DETAILED OVERVIEW

Nutrition facts

Macros

Protein6.8 g
14% RI*
Carbohydrates79.8 g
31% RI*
Fat1.8 g
3% RI*
Saturated fat0.3 g
1% RI*
Fibre0.0 g
0% RI*
Sugars0.0 g
0% RI*

Vitamins

Vitamin C58.5 mg
73% RI*
Vitamin E0.0 mg
0% RI*
Vitamin K0.0 µg
0% RI*
Vitamin B60.7 mg
48% RI*
Folate110.0 µg
55% RI*

Minerals

Calcium29.0 mg
4% RI*
Iron2.3 mg
16% RI*
Magnesium137.0 mg
37% RI*
Phosphorus155.0 mg
22% RI*
Potassium726.0 mg
36% RI*
Sodium5.0 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, dried

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 6.82 g protein per 100 g while containing only 1.81 g fat and 0.266 g saturated fat.
  • USDA reports 58.5 mg vitamin C, 0.666 mg vitamin B6 and 110 micrograms folate per 100 g.
  • Provides 726 mg potassium, 137 mg magnesium and 155 mg phosphorus per 100 g.
  • Provides 2.29 mg iron and 29 mg calcium per 100 g in this dried profile.
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THE DOWNSIDE

What to keep in mind

  • Contains 363 kcal and 79.8 g carbohydrate per 100 g, much more concentrated than cooked or raw chestnuts by weight.
  • 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 USDA vitamin C value is retained for this exact record, but processing method and storage time can affect vitamin C in a real product.
  • Chestnut allergy can occur, including in people with latex-related cross-reactivity; seek individual medical advice after a suspected reaction.
  • Whole dried chestnuts and hard pieces can be choking hazards for young children; soften or process them to an age-appropriate texture.
  • Dried chestnuts can absorb moisture and develop mould during poor storage; keep them dry and discard spoiled products.