Calories in Waterchestnuts, chinese, (matai), raw
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Waterchestnuts, chinese, (matai), raw contains 97 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 4 waterchestnuts (36 g) provides about 35 kcal.
Roughly 94% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 5% from protein and 0.9% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in vegetables and vegetable products on FoodFactly, where the median is 35 kcal per 100 g across 866 foods.
100 g provides 36% of the Daily Value for copper, 19% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B6 and 15% of the Daily Value for Riboflavin (B2).
These values are for the raw food. Cooking changes the water content and some nutrients, so cooked versions are listed separately below.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 97 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 0.1 g | 0.1% |
| Saturated fat ? | 0.026 g | 0.1% |
| Trans fat Z | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium ? | 14 mg | 0.6% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 23.9 g | 9% |
| Dietary fiber ? | 3 g | 11% |
| Total sugars C | 4.8 g | |
| Protein ? | 1.4 g | 3% |
| Vitamin A C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C ? | 4 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E M | 1.2 mg | 8% |
| Vitamin K M | 0.3 µg | 0.3% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.14 mg | 12% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.2 mg | 15% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 1 mg | 6% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) ? | 0.48 mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.33 mg | 19% |
| Folate (B9) C | 16 µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline I | 36.2 mg | 7% |
| Calcium ? | 11 mg | 0.8% |
| Iron ? | 0.06 mg | 0.3% |
| Magnesium ? | 22 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus ? | 63 mg | 5% |
| Potassium ? | 584 mg | 12% |
| Zinc ? | 0.5 mg | 5% |
| Copper ? | 0.33 mg | 36% |
| Manganese ? | 0.33 mg | 14% |
| Selenium C | 0.7 µg | 1% |
% 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 94%
- Fat 0.9%
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 gbelow the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 2 g)
- Fiber3 gabove the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 2.2 g)
- Sugars4.8 gin the top quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 2.3 g)
- Fat0.1 gin the lowest quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.3 g)
- Saturated fat0.026 gin the lowest quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.052 g)
- Sodium14 mgbelow the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 36 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal1.4 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water73.5 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 0.002 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 0.043 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) ? | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) ? | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 0.032 g |
| SFA 4:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 ? | 0.001 g |
| SFA 12:0 ? | 0.003 g |
| SFA 14:0 ? | 0.001 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 0.016 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 0.004 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 0.001 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.01 g |
| PUFA 20:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.001 g |
| PUFA 18:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) ? | 0 g |
Carotenoids (7)
| Beta-carotene M | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene Z | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin Z | 0 µg |
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha Z | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta Z | 0 µg |
Other components (11)
| Water ? | 73.5 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol ? | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash ? | 1.1 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy ? | 406 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU C | 0 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 16 µg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added Z | 0 µg |
Other forms of Waterchestnuts
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterchestnuts, chinese, canned, solids and liquids Canned | 50 | 0.88 g | 12.3 g | 0.06 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sweet potato, raw Raw | 86 | 1.6 g | 20.1 g | 0.05 g |
| Sweet corn, yellow, raw Raw | 86 | 3.3 g | 18.7 g | 1.4 g |
| Corn, sweet, white, raw Raw | 86 | 3.2 g | 19 g | 1.2 g |
| Burdock root, raw Raw | 72 | 1.5 g | 17.3 g | 0.15 g |
| Corn, raw Raw | 86 | 3.3 g | 18.7 g | 1.4 g |
| Sweet potatoes, orange flesh, without skin, raw Raw | 77 | 1.6 g | 17.3 g | 0.38 g |
| Parsnips, raw Raw | 75 | 1.2 g | 18 g | 0.3 g |
| Ginger root, raw Raw | 80 | 1.8 g | 17.8 g | 0.75 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in raw waterchestnuts?
100 g of raw waterchestnuts has 97 kcal. 4 waterchestnuts (36 g): about 35 kcal. 0.5 cup slices (62 g): about 60 kcal.
How much protein is in raw waterchestnuts?
Raw waterchestnuts contains 1.4 g of protein per 100 g (3% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.5 g in 4 waterchestnuts (36 g). About 5% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other vegetables and vegetable products, that is below the median (median 2 g).
How many carbs are in raw waterchestnuts?
Raw waterchestnuts has 23.9 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 3 g of fiber and 4.8 g of sugars.
How much fat is in raw waterchestnuts?
Raw waterchestnuts contains 0.1 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.026 g is saturated (0.1% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does raw waterchestnuts contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are copper (36% DV), Vitamin B6 (19% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (15% DV), manganese (14% DV) and potassium (12% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in raw waterchestnuts?
100 g contains 14 mg of sodium, 0.6% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does waterchestnuts have the same nutrition raw and canned?
No. Per 100 g, waterchestnuts, chinese, (matai), raw has 97 kcal, while waterchestnuts, chinese, canned, solids and liquids has 50 kcal. Processing changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. 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: SR Legacy, record 170066. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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