Nuts, seeds and oleaginous fruit

Chestnut, raw

Nuts, seeds and oleaginous fruit 190 kcal / 100 g FSVO V7.1

100 g of Chestnut, raw provides 190 kcal (800 kJ). Its composition stands out for its content of vitamin C (46 mg), folate (55 µg) and dietary fibre (7.5 g) per 100 g. This food belongs to the “Nuts, seeds and oleaginous fruit” category (“Nuts, seeds and oleaginous fruit” family) of the Swiss database.

The essentials for 100 g

Protein2.9 g 6%

Fat1.9 g 3%

Carbohydrates36.5 g 14%

Dietary fibre7.5 g 25%

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

Detailed composition

for 100 g

Nutrient	Value	% NRV*
Macronutrients
Energy	190 kcal (800 kJ)C	10%
Protein	2.9 gA	6%
Fat	1.9 gA	3%
of which saturated fat	0.3 gA	2%
of which polyunsaturated	0.5 gA	n/a
of which omega-3	0.1 gC	n/a
Carbohydrates	36.5 gE	14%
of which sugars	7.9 gE	9%
Dietary fibre	7.5 gE	25%
Water	51 gE	n/a
Alcohol	n/a	n/a
Minerals
Calcium	18 mgA	2%
Iron	2.1 mgA	15%
Magnesium	31 mgA	8%
Phosphorus	59 mgA	8%
Potassium	380 mgA	19%
Sodium	1 mgA	0%
Zinc	1 mgA	10%
Vitamins
Vitamin D	0 µgE	0%
Vitamin B12	0 µgE	0%
Vitamin C	46 mgA	46%
Folate	55 µgA	27%

* 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.

Protein6%

Fat3%

Carbohydrates14%

Dietary fibre25%

Vitamin C46%

Folate27%

Potassium19%

Iron15%

Zinc10%

Quick comparison

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

Comparison	Protein	Fat	Energy
vs Olive, green, in brine, drained	+ 1.6 g	− 13.8 g	+ 36 kcal
vs Olive, black	+ 1.5 g	− 15.3 g	+ 14 kcal
vs Coconut	− 1.7 g	− 34.6 g	− 194 kcal
vs Avocado, fresh	+ 1.3 g	− 13.2 g	+ 32 kcal

Similar foods

Within the “Nuts, seeds and oleaginous fruit” family, selected by nutritional proximity (method v1.0).

Chestnut, roasted210 kcal

Chia seed482 kcal

Olive, green, in brine, drained154 kcal

Olive, black176 kcal

Coconut384 kcal

Pistachio, dried621 kcal

Peanut623 kcal

Cashew nut619 kcal

Frequently asked questions

How many calories in 100 g of Chestnut, raw?

100 g of Chestnut, raw provides 190 kcal, i.e. 800 kJ (FSVO data V7.1).

How much protein in 100 g of Chestnut, raw?

100 g provides 2.9 g of protein, i.e. 6% of the adult reference value (50 g).

What is the fat content of 100 g of Chestnut, raw?

100 g contains 1.9 g of fat, of which 0.3 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 “Chestnut, raw” 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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