Roasted Chestnuts⏱ 45 min total

Roasted Chestnuts

Per 1 serving · 101 g · 2 ingredients

Calories
150
8%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    2.7g
    7% of calories
  • Carbs
    34g
    88% of calories
  • Fat
    0.8g
    5% of calories
Portion
  • ✓ Low fat
  • ✓ Low saturated fat
  • ✓ Sodium free
  • ✓ Cholesterol free

At a glance

One serving of Roasted Chestnuts (101 g) has 150 calories, with 2.7 g of protein, 34 g of carbohydrates and 0.8 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (88% of calories). It is high in Vitamin C (36% DV), Vitamin B6 (20% DV) and copper (25% DV).

Per 100 g
149cal
low energy density
Protein per 100 cal
1.8g
Net carbs
33g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
0.8g
4.7 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Vitamin C36%
  • Vitamin B620%
  • Copper25%
  • Manganese40%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Thiamine10%
  • Folate (B9)11%
  • Iron11%
  • Magnesium13%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Nothing notable

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 15 minCook 30 min
  1. 1

    Heat the oven to 425°F and position a rack in the center.

  2. 2

    Using a small sharp knife, score an X on the rounded side of each chestnut to the shell and just into the flesh.

  3. 3

    Arrange the chestnuts cut side up on a shallow baking pan and roast until the shells curl back and the nuts feel tender when squeezed, about 20 to 30 minutes.

  4. 4

    Wrap the hot chestnuts in a clean kitchen towel and gently squeeze to loosen the shells. Let rest, wrapped, for 5 minutes, then peel and serve while warm.

  5. 5

    Serve with peeled, segmented clementines on the side.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (101 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A21 μg
2%
Vitamin C32 mg
36%
Vitamin D0 μg
0%
Vitamin E0.1 mg
1%
Vitamin K0 μg
0%
Thiamine0.1 mg
10%
Riboflavin (B2)0.1 mg
9%
Niacin1 mg
4%
Vitamin B60.3 mg
20%
Folate (B9)46 μg
11%
Vitamin B120 μg
0%
Pantothenic acid0.4 mg
8%
Choline4 mg
1%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium26 mg
3%
Iron1 mg
11%
Potassium326 mg
7%
Magnesium53 mg
13%
Phosphorus63 mg
9%
Zinc1 mg
5%
Copper0.2 mg
25%
Manganese1 mg
40%
Selenium0 μg
0%
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine0.1 g—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)0 g—
Alpha carotene44 μg—
Arginine0.3 g—
Aspartic acid1 g—
Beta carotene68 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine0.1 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Fluoride0 μg—
Fructose1 g—
Galactose0 g—
Glucose1 g—
Glutamic acid0.3 g—
Glycine0.1 g—
Histidine0.1 g—
Hydroxyproline0 g—
Isoleucine0.1 g—
Lactose0 g—
Leucine0.2 g—
Lycopene0 μg—
Lysine0.1 g—
Maltose0 g—
Methionine0.1 g—
Monounsaturated fats0.4 g—
Phenylalanine0.1 g—
Polyunsaturated fats0.2 g—
Proline0.1 g—
Retinol0 μg—
Serine0.1 g—
Starch0 g—
Sucrose3 g—
Theobromine0 mg—
Threonine0.1 g—
Total omega 30 g—
Total omega 60 g—
Tryptophan0 g—
Tyrosine0.1 g—
Valine0.1 g—
Vitamin D20 μg—
Vitamin D30 μg—

Burning 150 calories

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

  • 29min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 18min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 13min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 21min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Roasted Chestnuts?

One serving of Roasted Chestnuts (1 serving) has 150 calories, which works out to 149 calories per 100 g. That is about 7.5% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Are Roasted Chestnuts high in protein?

Not especially. It has 2.7 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 7% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Are Roasted Chestnuts keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 33 g of net carbs and 88% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Roasted Chestnuts?

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

How much sugar is in Roasted Chestnuts?

4.7 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

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