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Chinese chestnuts, roasted

Roasted Chinese chestnuts are heat-cooked Chinese chestnut kernels with less water than boiled chestnuts. This USDA profile is specific to the species and roasted preparation and differs from raw, boiled, dried, Japanese and European chestnuts.

Nutrition per100 g
239kcal
1,000 kJ

DETAILED OVERVIEW

Nutrition facts

Macros

Protein4.5 g
9% RI*
Carbohydrates52.4 g
20% RI*
Fat1.2 g
2% RI*
Saturated fat0.2 g
1% RI*
Fibre0.0 g
0% RI*
Sugars0.0 g
0% RI*

Vitamins

Vitamin C38.4 mg
48% RI*
Vitamin E0.0 mg
0% RI*
Vitamin K0.0 µg
0% RI*
Vitamin B60.4 mg
31% RI*
Folate72.0 µg
36% RI*

Minerals

Calcium19.0 mg
2% RI*
Iron1.5 mg
11% RI*
Magnesium90.0 mg
24% RI*
Phosphorus102.0 mg
15% RI*
Potassium477.0 mg
24% RI*
Sodium4.0 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, roasted

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 4.48 g protein per 100 g while containing only 1.19 g fat and 0.175 g saturated fat.
  • Provides 38.4 mg vitamin C, 0.437 mg vitamin B6 and 72 micrograms folate per 100 g.
  • Provides 477 mg potassium, 90 mg magnesium and 102 mg phosphorus per 100 g.
  • Provides 1.5 mg iron and 19 mg calcium per 100 g in this USDA profile.
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THE DOWNSIDE

What to keep in mind

  • Contains 52.4 g carbohydrate per 100 g and is starch-rich rather than fat-rich like most other 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.
  • Roasting concentrates nutrients by reducing water, so comparisons with boiled or raw chestnuts must match the preparation state.
  • Chestnut allergy can occur, including in people with latex-related cross-reactivity; seek individual medical advice after a suspected reaction.
  • Whole roasted chestnuts and large pieces can be choking hazards for young children; use an age-appropriate texture.
  • Commercial roasted chestnuts may contain added salt, sugar or flavouring not represented by this plain USDA profile; check the package label.