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Nutrition Facts
Amino Acids
Protein, Fat and Carbohydrate %
Key Nutrients (% Daily Value)
Macronutrients and Vitamins in "Chinese Chestnuts"
| Food Name: Chinese Chestnuts | |
| Food Group: Nuts and Seeds | |
| Macronutrients | |
| Calories (kcal): 224 | Total Fat (g): 1 |
| Protein (g): 4 | Carbohydrates (g): 49 |
| Net Carbs (g): 49 | Water (g): 44 |
| Fats | |
| Monounsaturated Fat (mg): 581 | Polyunsaturated Fat (mg): 288 |
| Omega-3 (mg): 28 | Omega-6 (mg): 258 |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A (IU): 202 | Vitamin A (RAE) (mcg): 10 |
| Vitamin C (mg): 36 | Niacin/B3 (mg): 1 |
| Pantothenic Acid/B5 (mg): 1 | Folate/B9 (mcg): 68 |
| Food Folate (mcg): 68 | Folate DFE (mcg): 68 |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium (mg): 18 | Iron (mg): 1 |
| Magnesium (mg): 84 | Phosphorus (mg): 96 |
| Potassium (mg): 447 | Sodium (mg): 3 |
| Zinc (mg): 1 | Manganese (mg): 2 |
| Amino Acids | |
| Tryptophan (mg): 49 | Threonine (mg): 167 |
| Isoleucine (mg): 157 | Leucine (mg): 259 |
| Lysine (mg): 228 | Methionine (mg): 101 |
| Cystine (mg): 110 | Phenylalanine (mg): 190 |
| Tyrosine (mg): 125 | Valine (mg): 220 |
| Arginine (mg): 430 | Histidine (mg): 121 |
| Alanine (mg): 200 | Aspartic Acid (mg): 852 |
| Glutamic Acid (mg): 537 | Glycine (mg): 184 |
| Proline (mg): 162 | Serine (mg): 184 |
| Other Compounds | |
| PRAL Score: -6 | |
Key Nutrition Facts about Chinese Chestnuts
FAQ's
What are the protein, carbohydrate, and fat contents in 100 grams of 'Chinese Chestnuts'?
100 grams of 'Chinese Chestnuts' contains approximately following amounts of protein, carbohydrates, and fat:
Protein – 4g (around 8% of daily requirement),
Carbohydrates – 49g (around 18% 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 'Chinese Chestnuts'?
A 100-gram serving of 'Chinese Chestnuts' provides around 224 kcal of energy. The majority of the calories come from carbohydrates, based on its macronutrient composition. This contributes approximately 11% of an average 2000 kcal daily diet, making it a moderate-calorie food choice.
Is 'Chinese Chestnuts' mainly a source of protein, carbohydrates, or fat?
In 100g, 'Chinese Chestnuts' is mainly a source of carbohydrates. It contains 4g protein, 49g carbs, and 1g fat, making it suitable for diets focused on carbohydrates.
Does 'Chinese Chestnuts' contain calcium, potassium, iron, and other essential minerals?
'Chinese Chestnuts' is a good source of the following minerals per 100g:
Manganese (mg): 2 mg (87% DV).
It is also an average source of:
Magnesium (mg): 84 mg (20% DV).
'Chinese Chestnuts' contains low amounts of the following minerals per 100g:
Calcium (mg): 18 mg (1% DV),
Iron (mg): 1 mg (6% DV),
Potassium (mg): 447 mg (10% DV),
Phosphorus (mg): 96 mg (8% DV),
Zinc (mg): 1 mg (9% DV),
Sodium (mg): 3 mg (0% DV).
Which vitamins are present in Chinese Chestnuts in significant amounts?
'Chinese Chestnuts' is a good source of the following vitamins per 100g:
Vitamin C (mg): 36 mg (40% DV).
It provides an average amount of:
Pantothenic Acid/B5 (mg): 1 mg (20% DV),
Folate/B9 (mcg): 68 mcg (17% DV),
Food Folate (mcg): 68 mcg (17% DV),
Folate DFE (mcg): 68 mcg (17% DV).
'Chinese Chestnuts' contains small to moderate amounts of the following vitamins per 100g:
Vitamin A (RAE) (mcg): 10 mcg (1% DV),
Vitamin A (IU): 202 IU (7% DV),
Niacin/B3 (mg): 1 mg (6% DV).
Which nutrients in 'Chinese Chestnuts' may be harmful if consumed in excess?
'Chinese Chestnuts' does not contain significant amounts of commonly overconsumed nutrients per 100g.