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Water chestnuts

The crunch that survives canning and stir-frying — ferulic acid cross-links.

EnergyProteinCarbsFiberFat
Per 100 g97 kcal 1.4 g23.9 g 3.0 g0.1 g
Per 100 kcal— 1.4 g24.7 g 3.1 g0.1 g
One cup · 100 g97 kcal1.4 g23.9 g3.0 g0.1 g

Where the calories come from

5%carbs 94%1%

Also in 100 g

Total sugars4.8 g
Saturated fat0.0 g
Sodium14 mg · 1% DV
Potassium584 mg · 12% DV
Calcium11 mg · 1% DV
Iron0 mg · 0% DV
Magnesium22 mg · 5% DV
Vitamin C4.0 mg · 4% DV
Vitamin A (RAE)0 mcg · 0% DV
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)1.2 mg · 8% DV
Folate (DFE)16 mcg · 4% DV
Choline36.2 mg · 7% DV
Vitamin B60.33 mg · 19% DV
Phosphorus63 mg · 5% DV
Copper0.33 mg · 37% DV
Potassium : sodium41.7 : 1 · favorable
Protein1.4 g · 3% DVFiber3.0 g · 11% DVPotassium584 mg · 12% DVCalcium11 mg · 1% DVIron0.1 mg · 0% DVMagnesium22 mg · 5% DVSodium14 mg · 1% DV

DV = FDA daily value for adults (21 CFR 101.9). A dash (—) means the USDA entry for this food does not report that nutrient — we leave it blank rather than estimate it. Values synced from USDA FoodData Central., entry 170066 Fiber sits inside the carbs figure.

2143 gfor 30 g protein
2079 kcalthose grams cost
3.0 gfiber per 100 g

Where it sits in the whole library

01002003004005006007001020304050607080g proteinkcal per 100 g →↑ lean & protein-richenergy-dense ↓Chicken breastRolled oatsWater chestnuts
0100200300400500600700510152025303540g fiberkcal per 100 g →↑ fiber-heavyrefined ↓Chia seedsBroccoliWater chestnuts
05101520253691215g fiber /100 kcalg protein per 100 kcal →↑ fiber-rich caloriesempty calories ↓LentilsChicken breastWater chestnuts

Rank within vegetables

Watercress20.9 gAlfalfa sprouts17.3 gMushrooms14.0 gSpinach12.4 gPortobello11.3 gAsparagus10.9 gChives10.9 gArugula10.3 gPurslane10.1 gBean sprouts10.1 gOyster mushroom10.0 gWater chestnuts1.4 g#58 of 64 in Vegetables · protein per 100 kcal

Fiber, in context

Water chestnuts3.0 gRolled oats10.1 gBroccoli3.3 gWhite rice0.9 g

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