Chestnuts, kernel only, raw, weighed with shells

Chestnuts are nuts with an edible kernel inside a shell. These figures describe raw chestnut kernels, with the weight based on chestnuts weighed with their shells rather than on kernels alone. Per 100g on this basis, they provide 30g of carbohydrate, 2.2g of fat and 1.6g of protein, with an energy content of 595 kJ. Carbohydrate is their main energy-providing nutrient.

Carbohydrate supplies energy for the body. Chestnuts also contain potassium, which supports normal nerve and muscle function. For people monitoring energy or carbohydrate intake, the shell-inclusive weight basis is important when comparing these values with foods measured by edible weight alone. Full nutrient figures are in the tables below.