Chestnuts
Chestnuts
Chestnuts are the only nut that contain vitamin C.
Fun Facts:
The nuts must be slit prior to cooking as they tend to explode when roasted.
They are often called “the grain that grows on a tree”.
Available fresh (in autumn), dried, canned— hole or pureed, or ground into flour.
Seasonality:
California, September, October, November
Who Grows It
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Nutrition Facts Serving Size: 1 ounce |
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| Amount Per Serving | |
| Calories: 56 | |
| % Daily Value* | |
| Total Fat: 0.35g | 0% |
| Cholesterol: 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium: 1mg | 0.04% |
| Total Carbohydrate: 12.52g | 4.17% |
| Dietary Fiber: 0 | 0% |
| Sugars: 0g | |
| Protein: 0.46g | |
| Vitamin A 0.14% | Vitamin C 19% |
| Calcium 0.5% | Iron 1.5% |
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*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Source: USDA National Nutrient Database |
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