Chinese water chestnuts (raw) nutrition facts
Per 1 cup slices · 124 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein1.7g5% of calories
- Carbs30g94% of calories
- Fat0.1g1% of calories
- ✓ Fat free
- ✓ Low saturated fat
- ✓ Low sodium
- ✓ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of Chinese water chestnuts (raw) (1 cup slices, 124 g) has 120 calories, with 1.7 g of protein, 30 g of carbohydrates and 0.1 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (94% of calories). It is high in Vitamin B6 (31% DV) and copper (45% DV).
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Vitamin B631%
- Copper45%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Dietary fiber13%
- Vitamin E10%
- Thiamine14%
- Riboflavin (B2)19%
- Pantothenic acid12%
- Potassium15%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
Nothing notable
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 cup slices (124 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 5 mg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 1 mg | 10% |
| Vitamin K | 0.4 μg | 0% |
| Thiamine | 0.2 mg | 14% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.2 mg | 19% |
| Niacin | 1 mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.4 mg | 31% |
| Folate (B9) | 20 μg | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 μg | 0% |
| Pantothenic acid | 1 mg | 12% |
| Choline | 45 mg | 8% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 14 mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.1 mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 724 mg | 15% |
| Magnesium | 27 mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 78 mg | 11% |
| Zinc | 1 mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.4 mg | 45% |
| Manganese | 0.4 mg | 18% |
| Selenium | 1 μg | 2% |
Full breakdown · 13 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Beta carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 0 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 0.1 g | — |
| Retinol | 0 μg | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | — |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
Similar foods
50 calGiant Water chestnuts½ cup−70 cal
70 calDynasty Sliced Water Chestnuts1 can drained−50 cal
45 calReese Water Chestnuts, Sliced⅓ cup drained−75 cal
10 calPolar Water Chestnut, Sliced2 tbsp−110 cal- 60 calKroger Sliced Water Chestnuts½ cup drained−60 cal
- 70 calNative Forest Organic Sliced Water Chestnuts½ cup−50 cal
Burning 120 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 23minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 14minCycling (moderate)
- 10minRunning (6 mph)
- 17minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Chinese water chestnuts (raw)?
One serving of Chinese water chestnuts (raw) (1 cup slices) has 120 calories, which works out to 97 calories per 100 g. That is about 6% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Are Chinese water chestnuts (raw) high in protein?
Not especially. It has 1.7 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 5% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Are Chinese water chestnuts (raw) keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 26 g of net carbs and 94% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Chinese water chestnuts (raw)?
17 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).
How much sugar is in Chinese water chestnuts (raw)?
6 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
