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Chestnut NUTRITION
Chestnuts are sweet and delicious, but don't let that fool you; they have many nutritional benefits as well. Only a handful of other foods match their nutritional value; the numbers speak for themselves!
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Health Benefits of Chestnuts
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Chestnuts are cholesterol free and 99% fat free
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Chestnuts are rich sources of vitamins and minerals, and boast antioxidants as well
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High in complex carbs, chestnuts are a great source of energy
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Pound for pound, chestnuts contain as much Vitamin C as lemons
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Chestnuts are gluten free
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Chestnuts are an excellent source of cholesterol lowering, digestion aiding dietary fiber
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Chestnuts are rich in folates
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Chestnuts have a low glycemic index
Nutrient Composition of Chestnuts
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(roasted, 1 oz.)
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Calories
Protein
Vitamin C
Potassium
Fat
Cholesterol
Carbohydrate
68
1.2 g
11 mg
135 mg
0.3 g
0 mg
14.4 g
Nutritional Comparison of Nuts (per oz.)
Nutritional Information supplied by the University of Missouri Center for Agroforestry.