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Candied chestnut

Other sweets 316 kcal / 100 g FSVO V7.1

100 g of Candied chestnut provides 316 kcal (1,340 kJ). Its composition stands out for its content of carbohydrates (75.5 g) per 100 g. This food belongs to the “Other sweets” category (“Sweets” family) of the Swiss database.

Candied chestnut

The essentials for 100 g

Protein0.9 g 2%
Fat0.5 g 1%
Carbohydrates75.5 g 29%
Dietary fibre2.7 g 9%

% of nutrient reference values (adults), for the displayed portion.

Detailed composition

for 100 g
NutrientValue% NRV*
Macronutrients
Energy316 kcal (1,340 kJ)C16%
Protein0.9 gE2%
Fat0.5 gE1%
of which saturated fat0.1 gE1%
of which polyunsaturated0.1 gEn/a
of which omega-30 gCn/a
Carbohydrates75.5 gE29%
of which sugars55.3 gE61%
Dietary fibre2.7 gE9%
Water18.2 gAn/a
Alcohol0 gEn/a
Minerals
Calcium8 mgE1%
Iron0.3 mgE2%
Magnesium6 mgE2%
Phosphorus17 mgE2%
Potassium54 mgE3%
Sodium32 mgE1%
Zinc0.1 mgE1%
Vitamins
Vitamin D0 µgE0%
Vitamin B120 µgE0%
Vitamin C< 0,5 mgAn/a
Folate33 µgE17%

* Share of the nutrient reference values for adults (Swiss FIC ordinance, annex 10), for the displayed portion. For dietary fibre the annex sets no value: the 30 g a day is an indicative benchmark. “n/a”: value not available in the source, never estimated by us. A, E or C indicates each value’s origin.

As a share of daily needs

Covered by 100 g · reference population: average adult.

Protein2%
Fat1%
Carbohydrates29%
Dietary fibre9%
Folate17%
Potassium3%
Phosphorus2%
Iron2%
Magnesium2%

Quick comparison

Difference per 100 g from this food’s point of view: “+” = it contains more than the compared food.

ComparisonProteinFatEnergy
vs Meringue, shell− 4.6 g+ 0.5 g− 75 kcal
vs Chestnut puree (for vermicelli)− 1.2 g− 0.9 g+ 97 kcal
vs Marzipan− 8.2 g− 18 g− 156 kcal
vs Peanut, chocolate coated− 8.6 g− 24.5 g− 182 kcal

Frequently asked questions

How many calories in 100 g of Candied chestnut?
100 g of Candied chestnut provides 316 kcal, i.e. 1,340 kJ (FSVO data V7.1).
How much protein in 100 g of Candied chestnut?
100 g provides 0.9 g of protein, i.e. 2% of the adult reference value (50 g).
What is the fat content of 100 g of Candied chestnut?
100 g contains 0.5 g of fat, of which 0.1 g saturated fatty acids.
Where do these values come from?
From the Swiss food composition database V7.1 published by the FSVO (July 2026). Every value carries an origin indicator: A (measured), E (estimated) or C (calculated).
Which preparation state do the values refer to?
To the official label “Candied chestnut” in the database: the state (raw, cooked, drained…) is specified where relevant. Preparation substantially changes the composition per 100 g, especially the water content.

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