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Nutritional Profile of Japanese Chestnuts (Dried, Nuts)
We got 55 nutritional values in our nutrition profile for Japanese Chestnuts (Dried, Nuts).
Nutrient content compared to all foods
When comparing its nutrient content to all foods in our tool we find that it ranks quite high (Top 100) for one nutrient:
- Manganese, Mn (Minerals)
Also, when compared to all foods, it ranks high (Top 250) for eight additional nutrients.
With the highest ranking of them being
- Copper, Cu (Minerals)
- Vitamin C (Water-soluble Vitamins)
- Carbohydrates, by difference (Carbohydrates)
- KJ (Energy) (Other)
Nutrient content compared to foods in the same category
A comparison between its nutrient content to foods in the same category (Nuts and Seeds) shows that it ranks top-of-the-line (Top 10) for two nutrients.
These are
- Carbohydrates, by difference (Carbohydrates)
- Vitamin C (Water-soluble Vitamins)
Additionally, a comparison to foods in the same category shows that it ranks quite high (Top 25) for five additional nutrients.
With the highest ranking of them being
- Manganese, Mn (Minerals)
- Vitamin A, RAE (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
- Thiamin (Water-soluble Vitamins)
- Vitamin A, IU (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
You can find these and more nutrient rankings below.
Table of Contents
Nutrient Content Of Japanese Chestnuts (Dried, Nuts)
The nutrient content of food is mainly divided into macro- and micronutrients.
Below you'll first find a macronutrient profile that will give you a sense of how the measured macronutrients compare to each other.
Secondly you'll find a lipid (fat) profile that shows you the content of saturated, mono-, and polyunsaturated fatty acids.
After that you'll find our detailed nutrient profile with all measured nutrients.
Macronutrient profile of Japanese Chestnuts (Dried, Nuts)
Macronutrients are mainly divided into carbohydrates (carbs), lipids (fats), and protein.
In our macronutrient profile we also include water as we think that it gives a more complete picture of how nutrient dense the food is.
Figure 1. Macronutrient profile of Japanese Chestnuts (Dried, Nuts)
Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.
After the overview this macronutrient profile provided let's dive deeper and take a look at the lipid (fat) profile!
Lipid (fat) profile of Japanese Chestnuts (Dried, Nuts)
Lipids (fats) are a major part of the macronutrients in your food.
Lipids (fats), are divided into saturated and unsaturated fats. The unsaturated fats are then in turn divided into mono-, and polyunsaturated fats.
Here's a lipid (fat) profile to give you a sense of how the content of each type of fat compare to each other.
Figure 2. Lipid (fat) profile of Japanese Chestnuts (Dried, Nuts)
Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.
And now, let's look at the detailed nutrient profile!
Detailed nutrient profile of Japanese Chestnuts (Dried, Nuts)
Below we list all the nutrients that we have a measurement for. This is where you can find out what micronutrients there are in your food.
All nutrients are grouped together according to their type. Click on a nutrient type to show the individual nutrients. You can find other foods that contain the same nutrient by clicking on it.
If you can't find a specific nutrient, we recommend you go to our complete list of nutrients or try searching for it.
Nutrient Profile: Japanese Chestnuts (Dried, Nuts)
In food category: Nuts and Seeds
| Carbohydrates (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Carbohydrates, by difference | 81.4 g | 23.1 g | 1 | 146 |
| Fatty Acids (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Fatty Acids, total monounsaturated | 650 mg | 184.3 mg | 136 | 2234 |
| Fatty Acids, total polyunsaturated | 322 mg | 91.3 mg | 143 | 2193 |
| Fatty Acids, total saturated | 183 mg | 51.9 mg | 156 | 2624 |
| Total Lipid (Fat) | 1.2 g | 351.5 mg | 140 | 1624 |
| Saturated Fats (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Palmitic Acid (16:0) | 169 mg | 47.9 mg | 149 | 2108 |
| Stearic Acid (18:0) | 13 mg | 3.7 mg | 137 | 1678 |
| Monounsaturated Fats (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Oleic Acid (18:1) | 624 mg | 176.9 mg | 133 | 2218 |
| Palmitoleic Acid (16:1) | 8 mg | 2.3 mg | 84 | 975 |
| Paullinic Acid (20:1) | 12 mg | 3.4 mg | 84 | 462 |
| Polyunsaturated Fats (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Linoleic Acid (18:2 n-6) | 288 mg | 81.6 mg | 138 | 2106 |
| Linolenic Acid (18:3) | 31 mg | 8.8 mg | 99 | 925 |
| Amino Acids (18) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Alanine | 473 mg | 134.1 mg | 61 | 519 |
| Arginine | 345 mg | 97.8 mg | 84 | 655 |
| Aspartic Acid | 1.1 g | 314.7 mg | 55 | 278 |
| Cystine | 153 mg | 43.4 mg | 67 | 343 |
| Glutamic Acid | 1 g | 283.5 mg | 73 | 542 |
| Glycine | 267 mg | 75.7 mg | 75 | 746 |
| Histidine | 131 mg | 37.1 mg | 78 | 877 |
| Isoleucine | 258 mg | 73.1 mg | 76 | 770 |
| Leucine | 325 mg | 92.1 mg | 69 | 735 |
| Lysine | 342 mg | 97 mg | 74 | 655 |
| Methionine | 126 mg | 35.7 mg | 67 | 824 |
| Phenylalanine | 205 mg | 58.1 mg | 77 | 840 |
| Proline | 328 mg | 93 mg | 68 | 780 |
| Serine | 257 mg | 72.9 mg | 77 | 825 |
| Threonine | 210 mg | 59.5 mg | 81 | 803 |
| Tryptophan | 75 mg | 21.3 mg | 71 | 390 |
| Tyrosine | 150 mg | 42.5 mg | 75 | 889 |
| Valine | 312 mg | 88.5 mg | 74 | 739 |
| Protein (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Protein | 5.3 g | 1.5 g | 117 | 1095 |
| Water-soluble Vitamins (9) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Folate, DFE | 109 µg | 30.9 µg | 26 | 346 |
| Folate, food | 109 µg | 30.9 µg | 25 | 180 |
| Folate, total | 109 µg | 30.9 µg | 26 | 274 |
| Niacin | 3.5 mg | 992.2 µg | 75 | 993 |
| Pantothenic Acid | 481 µg | 136.4 µg | 65 | 709 |
| Riboflavin | 380 µg | 107.7 µg | 29 | 432 |
| Thiamin | 802 µg | 227.4 µg | 22 | 169 |
| Vitamin B6 | 659 µg | 186.8 µg | 30 | 329 |
| Vitamin C | 61.3 mg | 17.4 mg | 1 | 142 |
| Fat-soluble Vitamins (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Vitamin A, IU | 86 IU | 24.4 IU | 23 | 952 |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 4 µg | 1.1 µg | 17 | 709 |
| Minerals (9) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Calcium, Ca | 72 mg | 20.4 mg | 60 | 473 |
| Copper, Cu | 1.3 mg | 371.4 µg | 46 | 126 |
| Iron, Fe | 3.4 mg | 958.2 µg | 76 | 583 |
| Magnesium, Mg | 115 mg | 32.6 mg | 90 | 205 |
| Manganese, Mn | 3.7 mg | 1.1 mg | 17 | 92 |
| Phosphorus, P | 169 mg | 47.9 mg | 110 | 495 |
| Potassium, K | 768 mg | 217.7 mg | 31 | 199 |
| Sodium, Na | 34 mg | 9.6 mg | 81 | 1117 |
| Zinc, Zn | 2.6 mg | 728.6 µg | 89 | 656 |
| Water (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Water | 10 g | 2.8 g | 33 | 2169 |
| Other (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Ash | 2.1 g | 598.2 mg | 71 | 449 |
| Kcal (Energy) | 360 kcal | 102.1 kcal | 95 | 328 |
| KJ (Energy) | 1,510 kj | 428.1 kj | 59 | 155 |
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Common Serving Sizes Of Japanese Chestnuts (Dried, Nuts)
Here's some of the different portion/serving sizes to get a sense of the weight.
| Amount / Measurement | Weight in Gr | Weight in Oz |
|---|---|---|
| Cup | 155.0 g | 5.5 oz |
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| Japanese Chestnuts | No of Nutrients |
(Boiled & Steamed, Nuts) | 55 |
(Raw, Nuts) | 55 |
(Roasted, Nuts) | 54 |
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