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Chinese chestnuts

Nuts & Seeds · Raw · 26 of 34 nutrients per 100 g

Nutrients per 100 g (raw)
NutrientPer 100 gSource
Calcium18 mgCanadian CNF
Iron1.41 mgCanadian CNF
Magnesium84 mgCanadian CNF
Phosphorus96 mgCanadian CNF
Potassium447 mgCanadian CNF
Sodium3 mgCanadian CNF
Zinc0.87 mgCanadian CNF
Copper0.363 mgCanadian CNF
Manganese1.601 mgCanadian CNF
Vitamin A (RAE / retinol equivalent)10 µgCanadian CNF
Vitamin C36 mgCanadian CNF
Thiamin (B1)0.16 mgCanadian CNF
Riboflavin (B2)0.18 mgCanadian CNF
Niacin (B3)0.8 mgCanadian CNF
Pantothenic acid (B5)0.555 mgCanadian CNF
Vitamin B60.41 mgCanadian CNF
Folate (total)68 µgCanadian CNF
Tryptophan0.049 gCanadian CNF
Threonine0.167 gCanadian CNF
Isoleucine0.157 gCanadian CNF
Leucine0.259 gCanadian CNF
Lysine0.228 gCanadian CNF
Methionine0.101 gCanadian CNF
Phenylalanine0.19 gCanadian CNF
Valine0.22 gCanadian CNF
Histidine0.121 gCanadian 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.

NutrientPer 100 gSource
Calcium12 mgCanadian CNF
Iron0.97 mgCanadian CNF
Magnesium58 mgCanadian CNF
Phosphorus66 mgCanadian CNF
Potassium306 mgCanadian CNF
Sodium2 mgCanadian CNF
Zinc0.6 mgCanadian CNF
Copper0.249 mgCanadian CNF
Manganese1.097 mgCanadian CNF
Vitamin A (RAE / retinol equivalent)7 µgCanadian CNF
Vitamin C24.7 mgCanadian CNF
Thiamin (B1)0.11 mgCanadian CNF
Riboflavin (B2)0.123 mgCanadian CNF
Niacin (B3)0.548 mgCanadian CNF
Pantothenic acid (B5)0.381 mgCanadian CNF
Vitamin B60.281 mgCanadian CNF
Folate (total)46 µgCanadian CNF
Tryptophan0.034 gCanadian CNF
Threonine0.115 gCanadian CNF
Isoleucine0.108 gCanadian CNF
Leucine0.178 gCanadian CNF
Lysine0.156 gCanadian CNF
Methionine0.07 gCanadian CNF
Phenylalanine0.13 gCanadian CNF
Valine0.151 gCanadian CNF
Histidine0.083 gCanadian 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.

NutrientPer 100 gSource
Calcium29 mgCanadian CNF
Iron2.29 mgCanadian CNF
Magnesium137 mgCanadian CNF
Phosphorus155 mgCanadian CNF
Potassium726 mgCanadian CNF
Sodium5 mgCanadian CNF
Zinc1.41 mgCanadian CNF
Copper0.59 mgCanadian CNF
Manganese2.601 mgCanadian CNF
Vitamin A (RAE / retinol equivalent)16 µgCanadian CNF
Vitamin C58.5 mgCanadian CNF
Thiamin (B1)0.26 mgCanadian CNF
Riboflavin (B2)0.293 mgCanadian CNF
Niacin (B3)1.3 mgCanadian CNF
Pantothenic acid (B5)0.902 mgCanadian CNF
Vitamin B60.666 mgCanadian CNF
Folate (total)110 µgCanadian CNF
Tryptophan0.08 gCanadian CNF
Threonine0.272 gCanadian CNF
Isoleucine0.255 gCanadian CNF
Leucine0.421 gCanadian CNF
Lysine0.371 gCanadian CNF
Methionine0.165 gCanadian CNF
Phenylalanine0.309 gCanadian CNF
Valine0.358 gCanadian CNF
Histidine0.197 gCanadian 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.

NutrientPer 100 gSource
Calcium19 mgCanadian CNF
Iron1.5 mgCanadian CNF
Magnesium90 mgCanadian CNF
Phosphorus102 mgCanadian CNF
Potassium477 mgCanadian CNF
Sodium4 mgCanadian CNF
Zinc0.93 mgCanadian CNF
Copper0.387 mgCanadian CNF
Manganese1.708 mgCanadian CNF
Vitamin C38.4 mgCanadian CNF
Thiamin (B1)0.15 mgCanadian CNF
Riboflavin (B2)0.09 mgCanadian CNF
Niacin (B3)1.5 mgCanadian CNF
Pantothenic acid (B5)0.592 mgCanadian CNF
Vitamin B60.437 mgCanadian CNF
Folate (total)72 µgCanadian CNF
Tryptophan0.052 gCanadian CNF
Threonine0.178 gCanadian CNF
Isoleucine0.167 gCanadian CNF
Leucine0.276 gCanadian CNF
Lysine0.243 gCanadian CNF
Methionine0.108 gCanadian CNF
Phenylalanine0.203 gCanadian CNF
Valine0.235 gCanadian CNF
Histidine0.129 gCanadian 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.

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