| Calories | 170 |
| Calories from total fat | 9 |
| Total fat | 1.01 |
| ..Unsaturated fat | 0.2 gm (18.8%) |
| ..Polyunsaturated fat | 0.5 gm (52.3%) |
| ..Monounsaturated fat | 0.3 gm (28.9%) |
| Cholesterol | <1 mg |
| Sodium | 19 mg |
| Total carbohydrate | 37.2 gm |
| ..Dietary Fiber | 6.3 gm |
| ..Sugars | 4.6 gm |
| Protein | 2.99 gm |
| Vitamin A | 12 IU |
| Vitamin A | 1 RE |
| Vitamin C | 1.7 mg |
| Calcium | 15 mg |
| Iron | 1.26 mg |
| Ash | 0.98% |
| Moisture | 57.84% |
gm = grams Source: Michigan State University, Dept. of FSHN, 2003 |
Chestnuts: The "Un-Nut" You'll Love!
Summarized with permission from the Center for Agroforestry, University of Missouri
As you consider healthy food choices for your family, why not "go nuts?"
Chestnuts are called the "Un-Nut" because nutritionally, they hardly resemble their tree-nut cousins. Unlike pecans and walnuts, chestnuts contain just a trace of fat. They are also the only nut that contains a significant amount of Vitamin C. Like all plant foods, chestnuts contain no cholesterol. For weight watchers, chestnuts are a low-calorie feast.
Not only are chestnuts delicious with a sweet, mild flavor, they are rich in nutritional benefits. Just a handful of other foods can match the nutritional value of a chestnut!
Chestnuts -- Chock Full of Nutrition
- High moisture content
- 99% fat free
- High fiber content makes chestnuts a filling snack
- One third the calorie content of peanuts and cashews
- As much Vitamin C as an equal weight of lemons
- High in complex carbohydrates for energy
- Cholesterol-free
- Gluten free