Chinese chestnuts
Nuts & Seeds · Raw · 26 of 34 nutrients per 100 g
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 18 mg | Canadian CNF |
| Iron | 1.41 mg | Canadian CNF |
| Magnesium | 84 mg | Canadian CNF |
| Phosphorus | 96 mg | Canadian CNF |
| Potassium | 447 mg | Canadian CNF |
| Sodium | 3 mg | Canadian CNF |
| Zinc | 0.87 mg | Canadian CNF |
| Copper | 0.363 mg | Canadian CNF |
| Manganese | 1.601 mg | Canadian CNF |
| Vitamin A (RAE / retinol equivalent) | 10 µg | Canadian CNF |
| Vitamin C | 36 mg | Canadian CNF |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.16 mg | Canadian CNF |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.18 mg | Canadian CNF |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.8 mg | Canadian CNF |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 0.555 mg | Canadian CNF |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.41 mg | Canadian CNF |
| Folate (total) | 68 µg | Canadian CNF |
| Tryptophan | 0.049 g | Canadian CNF |
| Threonine | 0.167 g | Canadian CNF |
| Isoleucine | 0.157 g | Canadian CNF |
| Leucine | 0.259 g | Canadian CNF |
| Lysine | 0.228 g | Canadian CNF |
| Methionine | 0.101 g | Canadian CNF |
| Phenylalanine | 0.19 g | Canadian CNF |
| Valine | 0.22 g | Canadian CNF |
| Histidine | 0.121 g | Canadian CNF |
About this record
Chinese chestnuts is listed here under Nuts & Seeds, with the preparation “Raw”, from the source record “Nuts, Chinese chestnuts, raw”. 26 of 34 nutrients have a value per 100 g (missing here: Selenium, Iodine, Vitamin E, Vitamin K (phylloquinone), Biotin (B7), Choline; missing is never shown as zero). Values are copied unchanged from the source.
Where it ranks
- Manganese: 40th of 688 foods with a value (1.601 mg per 100 g)
- Magnesium: 62nd of 772 foods with a value (84 mg per 100 g)
- Vitamin B6: 95th of 728 foods with a value (0.41 mg per 100 g)
- Copper: 112th of 744 foods with a value (0.363 mg per 100 g)
- Folate (total): 110th of 718 foods with a value (68 µg per 100 g)
Positions are among non-dried foods in our data that have a value for that nutrient.
Other preparation in the data: Boiled
Source record: Nuts, Chinese chestnuts, boiled and steamed. A separate record with its own values, not merged with the one above.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 12 mg | Canadian CNF |
| Iron | 0.97 mg | Canadian CNF |
| Magnesium | 58 mg | Canadian CNF |
| Phosphorus | 66 mg | Canadian CNF |
| Potassium | 306 mg | Canadian CNF |
| Sodium | 2 mg | Canadian CNF |
| Zinc | 0.6 mg | Canadian CNF |
| Copper | 0.249 mg | Canadian CNF |
| Manganese | 1.097 mg | Canadian CNF |
| Vitamin A (RAE / retinol equivalent) | 7 µg | Canadian CNF |
| Vitamin C | 24.7 mg | Canadian CNF |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.11 mg | Canadian CNF |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.123 mg | Canadian CNF |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.548 mg | Canadian CNF |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 0.381 mg | Canadian CNF |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.281 mg | Canadian CNF |
| Folate (total) | 46 µg | Canadian CNF |
| Tryptophan | 0.034 g | Canadian CNF |
| Threonine | 0.115 g | Canadian CNF |
| Isoleucine | 0.108 g | Canadian CNF |
| Leucine | 0.178 g | Canadian CNF |
| Lysine | 0.156 g | Canadian CNF |
| Methionine | 0.07 g | Canadian CNF |
| Phenylalanine | 0.13 g | Canadian CNF |
| Valine | 0.151 g | Canadian CNF |
| Histidine | 0.083 g | Canadian CNF |
Other preparation in the data: Dried
Source record: Nuts, Chinese chestnuts, dried. A separate record with its own values, not merged with the one above.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 29 mg | Canadian CNF |
| Iron | 2.29 mg | Canadian CNF |
| Magnesium | 137 mg | Canadian CNF |
| Phosphorus | 155 mg | Canadian CNF |
| Potassium | 726 mg | Canadian CNF |
| Sodium | 5 mg | Canadian CNF |
| Zinc | 1.41 mg | Canadian CNF |
| Copper | 0.59 mg | Canadian CNF |
| Manganese | 2.601 mg | Canadian CNF |
| Vitamin A (RAE / retinol equivalent) | 16 µg | Canadian CNF |
| Vitamin C | 58.5 mg | Canadian CNF |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.26 mg | Canadian CNF |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.293 mg | Canadian CNF |
| Niacin (B3) | 1.3 mg | Canadian CNF |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 0.902 mg | Canadian CNF |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.666 mg | Canadian CNF |
| Folate (total) | 110 µg | Canadian CNF |
| Tryptophan | 0.08 g | Canadian CNF |
| Threonine | 0.272 g | Canadian CNF |
| Isoleucine | 0.255 g | Canadian CNF |
| Leucine | 0.421 g | Canadian CNF |
| Lysine | 0.371 g | Canadian CNF |
| Methionine | 0.165 g | Canadian CNF |
| Phenylalanine | 0.309 g | Canadian CNF |
| Valine | 0.358 g | Canadian CNF |
| Histidine | 0.197 g | Canadian CNF |
Other preparation in the data: Roasted
Source record: Nuts, Chinese chestnuts, roasted. A separate record with its own values, not merged with the one above.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 19 mg | Canadian CNF |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | Canadian CNF |
| Magnesium | 90 mg | Canadian CNF |
| Phosphorus | 102 mg | Canadian CNF |
| Potassium | 477 mg | Canadian CNF |
| Sodium | 4 mg | Canadian CNF |
| Zinc | 0.93 mg | Canadian CNF |
| Copper | 0.387 mg | Canadian CNF |
| Manganese | 1.708 mg | Canadian CNF |
| Vitamin C | 38.4 mg | Canadian CNF |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.15 mg | Canadian CNF |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.09 mg | Canadian CNF |
| Niacin (B3) | 1.5 mg | Canadian CNF |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 0.592 mg | Canadian CNF |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.437 mg | Canadian CNF |
| Folate (total) | 72 µg | Canadian CNF |
| Tryptophan | 0.052 g | Canadian CNF |
| Threonine | 0.178 g | Canadian CNF |
| Isoleucine | 0.167 g | Canadian CNF |
| Leucine | 0.276 g | Canadian CNF |
| Lysine | 0.243 g | Canadian CNF |
| Methionine | 0.108 g | Canadian CNF |
| Phenylalanine | 0.203 g | Canadian CNF |
| Valine | 0.235 g | Canadian CNF |
| Histidine | 0.129 g | Canadian CNF |
Sources and limitations
- Source: Canadian Nutrient File (Health Canada): “Nuts, Chinese chestnuts, raw” (release 2026 (14th edition, May 2026)).
- Amounts are per 100 g of the food as described by the record, in the units shown. The category and display name are assigned automatically and are being reviewed (About our data).
- Values are typical for the record and vary with variety, season and processing.
- Not medical advice; no recommended intakes are shown.