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European chestnuts, dried, peeled

Dried peeled European chestnuts are chestnut kernels with the shell and peel removed and much of their water removed. This concentrated USDA profile is distinct from raw, roasted, boiled and steamed chestnuts.

Nutrition per100 g
369kcal
1,540 kJ

DETAILED OVERVIEW

Nutrition facts

Macros

Protein5.0 g
10% RI*
Carbohydrates78.4 g
30% RI*
Fat3.9 g
6% RI*
Saturated fat0.7 g
4% RI*
Fibre0.0 g
0% RI*
Sugars0.0 g
0% RI*

Vitamins

Vitamin C15.1 mg
19% 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

Calcium64.0 mg
8% RI*
Iron2.4 mg
17% RI*
Magnesium74.0 mg
20% RI*
Phosphorus137.0 mg
20% RI*
Potassium991.0 mg
50% RI*
Sodium37.0 mg
2% RI*

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

GOOD TO KNOW

The whole story
behind european chestnuts, dried, peeled

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 15.1 mg vitamin C per 100 g in the USDA dried reference.
  • Provides 991 mg potassium per 100 g.
  • Provides 110 micrograms total folate and 0.666 mg vitamin B6 per 100 g.
  • Contains 3.91 g fat and 0.736 g saturated fat per 100 g, substantially less fat than most common tree nuts.
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THE DOWNSIDE

What to keep in mind

  • Contains 369 kcal and 78.4 g carbohydrate per 100 g, reflecting the concentration created by drying.
  • Provides 5.01 g protein per 100 g, less than many common nuts and nut butters.
  • USDA does not report total sugar, dietary fibre, vitamin E, vitamin K or selenium for this reference, so those fields cannot be treated as measured zero values.
  • Dried values must not be applied to raw, roasted, boiled or steamed chestnuts because water content and nutrient concentration differ.
  • Chestnut can cause allergic reactions, although FDA no longer includes chestnut among the tree nuts it considers major food allergens.
  • Whole dried chestnuts and large hard pieces can be choking hazards for young children; follow age-appropriate preparation guidance.