Water Chestnut and their nutritional profiles.

Women‍‍`s Corner
September 15, 2022

Despite the name including “nut”, water chestnuts are a type of aquatic vegetable. Especially popular in Chinese cuisine, the water chestnut has grown in popularity around the world. While you can easily find these in canned form, they don’t taste anywhere near as flavorful as fresh water chestnuts. However, the fresh ones should be available at your local Chinese grocery store.

Water chestnuts are quite starchy, and therefore they’re higher in carbohydrate than most vegetables. Concerning their nutrient profile, they’re a good source of potassium, copper, and Manganese.

Calories: 97 kcal

Carbohydrate: 23.9 g

Fiber: 3.0 g

Sugar: 4.8g

Fat: 0.1 g

Protein: 1.4 g

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Potassium: 17% RDA

Manganese: 17% RDA

Copper: 16% RDA

Vitamin B6: 16% RDA

Vitamin B2: 12% RDA