Giant Water chestnuts nutrition facts
Per ½ cup · 114 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein1g10% of calories
- Carbs9g90% of calories
- Fat0g0% of calories
- ✓ Fat free
- ✓ Low saturated fat
- ✓ Low sodium
- ✓ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of Giant Water chestnuts (½ cup, 114 g) has 50 calories, with 1 g of protein, 9 g of carbohydrates and 0 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (90% of calories).
High in
20%+ of the daily value
Nothing notable
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Iron10%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
Nothing notable
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for ½ cup (114 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 2 mg | 2% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 0 mg | 0% |
| Iron | 1 mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 0 mg | 0% |
Full breakdown · 3 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Glucose | 0 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 0 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 0 g | — |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
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Burning 50 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 9minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 6minCycling (moderate)
- 4minRunning (6 mph)
- 7minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Giant Water chestnuts?
One serving of Giant Water chestnuts (½ cup) has 50 calories, which works out to 44 calories per 100 g. That is about 2.5% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Are Giant Water chestnuts high in protein?
Not especially. It has 1 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 10% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Are Giant Water chestnuts keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 8 g of net carbs and 90% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Giant Water chestnuts?
25 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).
