Introduction
Chestnuts are one of the most important dried fruit in autumn, a time of change, when we can start enjoying the cold, rain, and everything that represents this season.
A highlight is the few calories they have, something that goes well with its high content of fiber, protein and carbohydrates. Due to its high fiber content become adequate food for digestive system. They are useful in slimming and healthy diets.
They are a good source of minerals, among which magnesium, potassium, iron and phosphorus, and in some studies are attributed vascular properties.
The most important chestnut properties
- High in carbohydrates, protein and fiber.
- Low in calories (about 190 Kcalorías/100 gr.).
- High in minerals: magnesium, potassium, iron and phosphorus
- Restorative vascular and anti-inflammatory properties.
COMPONENT | QUANTITY | COMPONENT | QUANTITY |
Calories | 185 Kcal | Vitamin B3 | 1,179 mg |
Carbohydrates | 44,6 gr | Iron | 1,01 mg |
Fiber | 5,5 gr | Manganese | 0,95 mg |
Fats | 2,26 gr | Zinc | 0,52 mg |
Potassium | 518 mg | Coppper | 0,44 mg |
Phosphorus | 93 mg | Vitamin A | 28 IU |
Vitamin C | 43 mg | Vitamin B6 | 376 microg |
Magnesium | 33 mg | Vitamin B1 | 238 microg |
Calcium | 27 mg | Vitamin B2 | 168 microg |
Sodium | 3 mg | Vitamin B9 | 62 microg |
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