Calories in Water Chesnut
Generic food Vegetables
Water Chesnut contains 78 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (158 g) provides about 123 kcal.
Roughly 92% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 7% from protein and 1% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in other starchy vegetables on FoodFactly, where the median is 102 kcal per 100 g across 39 foods.
100 g provides 17% of the Daily Value for copper and 15% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B6.
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 | 78 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 0.09 g | 0.1% |
| Saturated fat C | 0.025 g | 0.1% |
| Cholesterol C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium C | 12 mg | 0.5% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 19.2 g | 7% |
| Dietary fiber C | 3.9 g | 14% |
| Total sugars C | 3.8 g | |
| Protein C | 1.4 g | 3% |
| Vitamin A C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C C | 2 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.78 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K C | 0.3 µg | 0.3% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.017 mg | 1% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.038 mg | 3% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.56 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.25 mg | 15% |
| Folate (B9) C | 9 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 28.9 mg | 5% |
| Calcium C | 6 mg | 0.5% |
| Iron C | 1.4 mg | 8% |
| Magnesium C | 8 mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus C | 30 mg | 2% |
| Potassium C | 184 mg | 4% |
| Zinc C | 0.59 mg | 5% |
| Copper C | 0.16 mg | 17% |
| Selenium C | 1.1 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 7%
- Carbohydrates 92%
- Fat 1%
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
- Protein1.4 gin the lowest quarter of other starchy vegetables (median 4.4 g)
- Fiber3.9 gbelow the median for other starchy vegetables (median 4.4 g)
- Sugars3.8 gbelow the median for other starchy vegetables (median 4.3 g)
- Fat0.09 gin the lowest quarter of other starchy vegetables (median 2.9 g)
- Saturated fat0.025 gin the lowest quarter of other starchy vegetables (median 0.71 g)
- Sodium12 mgin the lowest quarter of other starchy vegetables (median 145 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal1.8 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water78.8 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 0.002 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.041 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 | 0.03 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.002 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.003 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.002 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0.016 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.003 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 0.002 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.009 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.002 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 78.8 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Potato salad, made with any type of fat free dressing | 81 | 1.4 g | 17.9 g | 0.58 g |
| Potato salad, made with light Italian dressing | 85 | 1.4 g | 17.5 g | 1.2 g |
| Corn, creamed | 72 | 1.7 g | 18.1 g | 0.42 g |
| Potatoes, mashed, home-prepared, whole milk added | 83 | 1.9 g | 17.6 g | 0.57 g |
| Potato salad with egg, made with any type of fat free dressing | 89 | 2.7 g | 16 g | 1.7 g |
| Leeks | 88 | 1.6 g | 14.7 g | 3.1 g |
| Potato salad, made with light creamy dressing | 95 | 1.6 g | 17 g | 2.5 g |
| Okra, pickled | 48 | 1.6 g | 11 g | 0.17 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in water Chesnut?
100 g of water Chesnut has 78 kcal. 1 cup (158 g): about 123 kcal. 1 whole (10 g): about 8 kcal.
How much protein is in water Chesnut?
Water Chesnut contains 1.4 g of protein per 100 g (3% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 2.2 g in 1 cup (158 g). About 7% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other other starchy vegetables, that is in the lowest quarter (median 4.4 g).
How many carbs are in water Chesnut?
Water Chesnut has 19.2 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 3.9 g of fiber and 3.8 g of sugars.
How much fat is in water Chesnut?
Water Chesnut contains 0.09 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.025 g is saturated (0.1% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does water Chesnut contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are copper (17% DV) and Vitamin B6 (15% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in water Chesnut?
100 g contains 12 mg of sodium, 0.5% 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 2710003. 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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