European chestnuts (raw, unpeeled)

European chestnuts (raw, unpeeled) nutrition facts

Per 1 cup ยท 145 g

Calories
309
15%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    3.5g
    5% of calories
  • Carbs
    66g
    86% of calories
  • Fat
    3.3g
    10% of calories
Portion
  • โœ“ Low saturated fat
  • โœ“ Sodium free
  • โœ“ Cholesterol free

At a glance

One serving of European chestnuts (raw, unpeeled) (1 cup, 145 g) has 309 calories, with 3.5 g of protein, 66 g of carbohydrates and 3.3 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (86% of calories). It is high in dietary fiber (42% DV), Vitamin C (69% DV) and thiamine (29% DV).

Per 100 g
213cal
medium energy density
Protein per 100 cal
1.1g
Net carbs
54g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
12g

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Dietary fiber42%
  • Vitamin C69%
  • Thiamine29%
  • Vitamin B642%
  • Folate (B9)22%
  • Copper72%

Good source of

10โ€“19% of the daily value

  • Riboflavin (B2)19%
  • Niacin11%
  • Pantothenic acid15%
  • Iron18%
  • Potassium16%
  • Magnesium11%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Nothing notable

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 cup (145 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A1 ฮผg
0%
Vitamin C62 mg
69%
Vitamin D0 ฮผg
0%
Thiamine0.3 mg
29%
Riboflavin (B2)0.2 mg
19%
Niacin2 mg
11%
Vitamin B61 mg
42%
Folate (B9)90 ฮผg
22%
Vitamin B120 ฮผg
0%
Pantothenic acid1 mg
15%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium39 mg
4%
Iron1 mg
18%
Potassium751 mg
16%
Magnesium46 mg
11%
Phosphorus135 mg
19%
Zinc1 mg
7%
Copper1 mg
72%
Manganese1 mg
60%
Full breakdown ยท 23 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine0.2 gโ€”
Arginine0.3 gโ€”
Aspartic acid1 gโ€”
Cystine0.1 gโ€”
Glutamic acid0.5 gโ€”
Glycine0.2 gโ€”
Histidine0.1 gโ€”
Isoleucine0.1 gโ€”
Leucine0.2 gโ€”
Lysine0.2 gโ€”
Methionine0.1 gโ€”
Monounsaturated fats1 gโ€”
Phenylalanine0.1 gโ€”
Polyunsaturated fats1 gโ€”
Proline0.2 gโ€”
Retinol0 ฮผgโ€”
Serine0.2 gโ€”
Threonine0.1 gโ€”
Total omega 30 gโ€”
Total omega 60 gโ€”
Tryptophan0 gโ€”
Tyrosine0.1 gโ€”
Valine0.2 gโ€”

How it compares

Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.

Burning 309 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

  • 59min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 37min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 26min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 43min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in European chestnuts (raw, unpeeled)?

One serving of European chestnuts (raw, unpeeled) (1 cup) has 309 calories, which works out to 213 calories per 100 g. That is about 15% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Are European chestnuts (raw, unpeeled) high in protein?

Not especially. It has 3.5 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 European chestnuts (raw, unpeeled) keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 54 g of net carbs and 86% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20โ€“50 g per day.

How much sodium is in European chestnuts (raw, unpeeled)?

4.4 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).

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