Chestnuts

Chestnuts

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

The Benefits

*Excellent Source of:
*Good Source of: Vitamin C, Manganese
*Preferences: Low Fat, Low Saturated Fat, Low Cholesterol, Low Sodium, Low Carbohydrate, Low Sugars, 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 Tubers, No Corn, No Yeast, No Peanuts, No Nightshade, No Legumes, No Grains

Selecting and 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.

Nutrition Information(amounts per serving)

Serving Size: 1-ounce(s) CHESTNUTS,EUROPEAN,RSTD

OMEGA-6 / OMEGA-3 RATIO: 8.23

Calories: 69

MACRONUTRIENTS	Amount	% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.62 g	*
Saturated Fat	0.12 g	*
Monosaturated Fat	0.21 g	*
Polyunsaturated Fat	0.24 g	*
Trans Fat	0 g	*
Essential Fatty Acids (Omega-3)
ALA	26 mg	*
EPA, DHA	0 mg, 0 mg	*
Conjugated linolenic acid (CLA)	0 mg	*
Cholesterol	0 mg	*
Total Carbohydrate	14.8 g	*
Sugars	3 g	*
Fiber	1.4 g	*
Protein	0.89 g	*

MICRONUTRIENTS	Amount	% Daily Value*
VITAMINS
Vitamin A	6.7 IU	0%
Vitamin C	7.3mg	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	2.2 mg	3%
Folate	19.6 mcg	5%
Niacin	0 mg	0%
Riboflavin	0.05 mg	3%
Thiamin	0.07 mg	5%
MINERALS
Calcium	8.1 mg	1%
Copper	0 mg	0%
Iron	0.25 mg	1%
Magnesium	9.2 mg	2%
Manganese	0.33 mg	16%
Phosphorous	30 mg	3%
Potassium	165.8 mg	5%
Selenium	0.34 mcg	0%
Sodium	0.56 mg	0%
Zinc	0.16 mg	1%
PHYTONUTRIENTS
Alpha-carotene	0 mcg
Beta-carotene	3.9 mcg
Beta-cryptoxanthin	0 mcg
Lutein + zeaxanthin	3.6 mcg
Lycopene	0 mcg

*Notes on Macronutrients: Because your personal nutrition needs are unique, please refer to the information on this site to learn more about your intake of macronutrients (Fats, Carbohydrates & Protein).