Calories in Chestnuts
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Chestnuts contains 245 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 oz (28.4 g) provides about 69 kcal.
Roughly 87% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 8% from fat and 5% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in nuts and seeds on FoodFactly, where the median is 587 kcal per 100 g across 78 foods.
100 g provides 56% of the Daily Value for copper, 29% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B6 and 29% of the Daily Value for Vitamin C.
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 245 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 2.2 g | 3% |
| Saturated fat C | 0.41 g | 2% |
| Cholesterol C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium C | 2 mg | 0.1% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 53 g | 19% |
| Dietary fiber C | 5.1 g | 18% |
| Total sugars C | 10.6 g | |
| Protein C | 3.2 g | 6% |
| Vitamin A C | 1 µg | 0.1% |
| Vitamin C C | 26 mg | 29% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.5 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K C | 7.8 µg | 7% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.24 mg | 20% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.18 mg | 13% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 1.3 mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.5 mg | 29% |
| Folate (B9) C | 70 µg | 18% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 1.5 mg | 0.3% |
| Calcium C | 29 mg | 2% |
| Iron C | 0.91 mg | 5% |
| Magnesium C | 33 mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus C | 107 mg | 9% |
| Potassium C | 592 mg | 13% |
| Zinc C | 0.57 mg | 5% |
| Copper C | 0.51 mg | 56% |
| Selenium C | 1.2 µg | 2% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 5%
- Carbohydrates 87%
- Fat 8%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein3.2 gin the lowest quarter of nuts and seeds (median 19.3 g)
- Fiber5.1 gin the lowest quarter of nuts and seeds (median 7.4 g)
- Sugars10.6 gin the top quarter of nuts and seeds (median 4.7 g)
- Fat2.2 gin the lowest quarter of nuts and seeds (median 49.8 g)
- Saturated fat0.41 gin the lowest quarter of nuts and seeds (median 6.8 g)
- Sodium2 mgin the lowest quarter of nuts and seeds (median 157 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal1.3 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water40.5 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 0.76 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.87 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 0.78 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.01 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0.37 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.021 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 0.73 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.093 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.021 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.01 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 14 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 13 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 40.5 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 70 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nuts, chestnuts, european, roasted Cooked | 245 | 3.2 g | 53 g | 2.2 g |
| Nuts, chestnuts, european, raw, unpeeled Raw | 213 | 2.4 g | 45.5 g | 2.3 g |
| Seeds, breadfruit seeds, roasted Cooked | 207 | 6.2 g | 40.1 g | 2.7 g |
| Nuts, chestnuts, chinese, roasted Cooked | 239 | 4.5 g | 52.4 g | 1.2 g |
| Nuts, chestnuts, chinese, raw Raw | 224 | 4.2 g | 49.1 g | 1.1 g |
| Nuts, chestnuts, japanese, roasted Cooked | 201 | 3 g | 45.1 g | 0.8 g |
| Seeds, breadnut tree seeds, raw Raw | 217 | 6 g | 46.3 g | 0.99 g |
| Nuts, chestnuts, european, raw, peeled Raw | 196 | 1.6 g | 44.2 g | 1.3 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in chestnuts?
100 g of chestnuts has 245 kcal. 1 oz (28.4 g): about 69 kcal. 1 nut (8 g): about 20 kcal. 1 cup (143 g): about 350 kcal.
How much protein is in chestnuts?
Chestnuts contains 3.2 g of protein per 100 g (6% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.9 g in 1 oz (28.4 g). About 5% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other nuts and seeds, that is in the lowest quarter (median 19.3 g).
How many carbs are in chestnuts?
Chestnuts has 53 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 5.1 g of fiber and 10.6 g of sugars.
How much fat is in chestnuts?
Chestnuts contains 2.2 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.41 g is saturated (2% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does chestnuts contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are copper (56% DV), Vitamin B6 (29% DV), Vitamin C (29% DV), Thiamin (B1) (20% DV) and Folate (B9) (18% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in chestnuts?
100 g contains 2 mg of sodium, 0.1% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record 2707499. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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