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Nuts, Chestnuts

Food Nuts, Chestnuts
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About This Food

Description Selecting & Storing Special Diets Benefits Nutrition & Macros
Description

Chestnuts are best known for their appearance during the holidays in the United States, but are a more frequently enjoyed nut in Europe and Asia.

There are many varieties of chestnuts, all of which can be prepared in a myriad of ways including roasted, boiled, pureed, preserved and candied.

Estimated Glycemic Load: 7

Selecting & Storing

Fresh chestnuts are available from September through February. Choose firm, plump nuts without shell blemishes. Store unshelled nuts in a cool, dry place; refrigerate shelled nuts in a covered container. Chestnuts can also be found canned whole, in pieces or as a puree.

Special diets
  • Gluten-Free Diet
  • Gluten-Free/Dairy-Free Diet
  • Grain-Free Diet
  • Low FODMAP Diet
  • Low Oxalate Diet
  • Paleo Diet (Light)
  • Paleo Diet (Strict)
  • Pescetarian Diet
  • Primal Diet
  • Vegetarian Diet
  • Whole Food
Benefits
Excellent Source of
Good Source of
  • VitaminC
  • Manganese
Preferences
  • No Fish
  • No Red Meat
  • No Pork
  • No Eggs
  • No Shellfish
  • No Gluten
  • No Seeds
  • No Soy
  • No Dairy
  • No Poultry
  • No Molds
  • No Citrus
  • No Pseudograins
  • No Coconut
  • No Corn
  • No Yeast
  • No Peanuts
  • No Nightshade
  • No Legumes
  • No Grains
  • Low Carbohydrate
  • Low Cholesterol
  • Low Fat
  • Low Sodium
  • Low Sugars
  • Low Saturated Fat
Nutrition & Macros
Nutrition Information

Serving size: 1 ounce(s)chestnuts

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Calories: 69

Omega-6 / Omega-3 ratio: 8 : 1

Macronutrients
Amount
Total Fat
0.62 g
Saturated Fat
0.12 g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.21 g
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.24 g
Trans Fat
0 g
Essential Fatty Acids (Omega-3)
26 g
ALA
26 mg
EPA
0 mg,
DHA
0 mg,
Conjugated Linoleic Acid(CLA)
0 mg
Cholesterol
0 mg
Total Carbohydrate
14.83 g
Net Carbohydrate
13.4 g
Sugars
2.97 g
Fiber
1.43 g
Protein
0.89 g
Sugar Alcohols
0 g
Vitamins
Amount
% Daily Value*
Vitamin A
6.72 IU
0%
Vitamin C
7.28 mg
12%
Vitamin D
0 IU
0%
Vitamin E
0.14 IU
0%
Vitamin B6
0.14 mg
7%
Vitamin B12
0 mcg
0%
Vitamin K
2.18 mg
3%
Folate
19.6 mcg
5%
Niacin
0.38 mg
2%
Riboflavin
0.05 mg
3%
Thiamin
0.07 mg
5%
Choline
0.42 mg
0%
Minerals
Calcium
8.12 mg
1%
Copper
0.14 mg
7%
Iron
0.25 mg
1%
Magnesium
9.24 mg
2%
Manganese
0.33 mg
16%
Phosphorous
29.96 mg
3%
Potassium
165.76 mg
5%
Selenium
0.34 mcg
0%
Sodium
0.56 mg
0%
Zinc
0.16 mg
1%
Phytonutrients
Alpha-carotene
0 mcg
Beta-carotene
3.92 mcg
Beta-cryptoxanthin
0 mcg
Lutein + zeaxanthin
3.64 mcg
Lycopene
0 mcg
Tags:
gluten-free gluten-free/dairy-free grain-free low fodmap low oxalate paleo (light) paleo (strict) pescetarian primal vegetarian whole food no citrus no coconut no corn no dairy no eggs no fish no gluten no grains no legumes no molds no nightshade no peanuts no pork no poultry no pseudograins no red meat no seeds no shellfish no soy no yeast
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