Chestnuts are similar in nutrition to brown rice. They are an excellent source of trace minerals, and unlike other nuts, chestnuts are low in fat. They are often called "the grain that grows on a tree". They can be used as a fresh vegetable, mashed into a puree or ground into flour.
Nutritional Information: Serving Size 2 1/2 nuts
60
Calories
1 gram
Protein
13 grams
Carbohydrates
1 gram
Fat
1 mg
Sodium
*
Vitamin A
20%
Vitamin C
*
Calcium
*
Iron
*less than 2% USDA
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