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Japanese chestnuts, dried

Dried Japanese chestnuts are dehydrated Japanese chestnut kernels. Removing most of the water concentrates energy and nutrients per 100 g, so this USDA profile must not be substituted for raw, boiled or roasted chestnuts.

Nutrition per100 g
360kcal
1,510 kJ

DETAILED OVERVIEW

Nutrition facts

Macros

Protein5.3 g
11% RI*
Carbohydrates81.4 g
31% RI*
Fat1.2 g
2% RI*
Saturated fat0.2 g
1% RI*
Fibre0.0 g
0% RI*
Sugars0.0 g
0% RI*

Vitamins

Vitamin C61.3 mg
77% RI*
Vitamin E0.0 mg
0% RI*
Vitamin K0.0 µg
0% RI*
Vitamin B60.7 mg
47% RI*
Folate109.0 µg
55% RI*

Minerals

Calcium72.0 mg
9% RI*
Iron3.4 mg
24% RI*
Magnesium115.0 mg
31% RI*
Phosphorus169.0 mg
24% RI*
Potassium768.0 mg
38% RI*
Sodium34.0 mg
1% RI*

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

GOOD TO KNOW

The whole story
behind japanese 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 5.25 g protein per 100 g while containing only 1.24 g fat and 0.183 g saturated fat.
  • USDA reports 61.3 mg vitamin C, 0.659 mg vitamin B6 and 109 micrograms folate per 100 g.
  • Provides 768 mg potassium, 115 mg magnesium and 169 mg phosphorus per 100 g.
  • Provides 3.38 mg iron and 72 mg calcium per 100 g in this dried profile.
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THE DOWNSIDE

What to keep in mind

  • Contains 360 kcal and 81.4 g carbohydrate per 100 g, much more concentrated than boiled 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 storage time and processing conditions 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.