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Nutrition Facts
Amino Acids
Protein, Fat and Carbohydrate %
Key Nutrients (% Daily Value)
Macronutrients and Vitamins in "Boiled Chestnuts"
| Food Name: Boiled Chestnuts | |
| Food Group: Nuts and Seeds | |
| Macronutrients | |
| Calories (kcal): 131 | Total Fat (g): 1 |
| Protein (g): 2 | Carbohydrates (g): 28 |
| Net Carbs (g): 28 | Water (g): 68 |
| Fats | |
| Monounsaturated Fat (mg): 476 | Polyunsaturated Fat (mg): 545 |
| Omega-3 (mg): 58 | Omega-6 (mg): 487 |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A (IU): 17 | Vitamin A (RAE) (mcg): 1 |
| Vitamin C (mg): 27 | Niacin/B3 (mg): 1 |
| Folate/B9 (mcg): 38 | Food Folate (mcg): 38 |
| Folate DFE (mcg): 38 | |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium (mg): 46 | Iron (mg): 2 |
| Magnesium (mg): 54 | Phosphorus (mg): 99 |
| Potassium (mg): 715 | Sodium (mg): 27 |
| Manganese (mg): 1 | |
| Amino Acids | |
| Tryptophan (mg): 22 | Threonine (mg): 71 |
| Isoleucine (mg): 79 | Leucine (mg): 118 |
| Lysine (mg): 118 | Methionine (mg): 47 |
| Cystine (mg): 63 | Phenylalanine (mg): 84 |
| Tyrosine (mg): 55 | Valine (mg): 112 |
| Arginine (mg): 143 | Histidine (mg): 55 |
| Alanine (mg): 133 | Aspartic Acid (mg): 345 |
| Glutamic Acid (mg): 258 | Glycine (mg): 103 |
| Proline (mg): 105 | Serine (mg): 100 |
| Other Compounds | |
| PRAL Score: -12 | |
Key Nutrition Facts about Boiled Chestnuts
FAQ's
What are the protein, carbohydrate, and fat contents in 100 grams of 'Boiled Chestnuts'?
100 grams of 'Boiled Chestnuts' contains approximately following amounts of protein, carbohydrates, and fat:
Protein – 2g (around 4% of daily requirement),
Carbohydrates – 28g (around 10% of daily requirement),
Fat – 1g (around 1% of daily requirement).
It is typically higher in Carbohydrates while lower in Fat, making it more suitable for diets that are high-carb and also suitable for those requiring low Fat intake.
How many calories are in 100 grams of 'Boiled Chestnuts'?
A 100-gram serving of 'Boiled Chestnuts' provides around 131 kcal of energy. The majority of the calories come from carbohydrates, based on its macronutrient composition. This contributes approximately 7% of an average 2000 kcal daily diet, making it a low-calorie food choice.
Is 'Boiled Chestnuts' mainly a source of protein, carbohydrates, or fat?
In 100g, 'Boiled Chestnuts' is mainly a source of carbohydrates. It contains 2g protein, 28g carbs, and 1g fat, making it suitable for diets focused on carbohydrates.
Does 'Boiled Chestnuts' contain calcium, potassium, iron, and other essential minerals?
'Boiled Chestnuts' is a good source of the following minerals per 100g:
Manganese (mg): 1 mg (43% DV).
It is also an average source of:
Potassium (mg): 715 mg (15% DV).
'Boiled Chestnuts' contains low amounts of the following minerals per 100g:
Calcium (mg): 46 mg (4% DV),
Iron (mg): 2 mg (11% DV),
Magnesium (mg): 54 mg (13% DV),
Phosphorus (mg): 99 mg (8% DV),
Sodium (mg): 27 mg (1% DV).
Which vitamins are present in Boiled Chestnuts in significant amounts?
'Boiled Chestnuts' is a good source of the following vitamins per 100g:
Vitamin C (mg): 27 mg (30% DV).
'Boiled Chestnuts' contains small to moderate amounts of the following vitamins per 100g:
Vitamin A (RAE) (mcg): 1 mcg (0% DV),
Vitamin A (IU): 17 IU (1% DV),
Niacin/B3 (mg): 1 mg (6% DV),
Folate/B9 (mcg): 38 mcg (10% DV),
Food Folate (mcg): 38 mcg (10% DV),
Folate DFE (mcg): 38 mcg (10% DV).
Which nutrients in 'Boiled Chestnuts' may be harmful if consumed in excess?
'Boiled Chestnuts' does not contain significant amounts of commonly overconsumed nutrients per 100g.