Chestnut Nutrition

The Low Fat, High Fiber Nut

Unlike other tree nuts, chestnuts are low in fat and high in fiber. The are also good sources of vitamin C and B6, potassium, and magnesium. Chestnuts can be roasted, boiled, incorporated into a variety of specialty dishes or ground into flour and used as a gluten free substitute for baked goods.

For more information on the specific nutritional values of chestnuts, refer to this USDA report, or these articles from WebMD and Healthline.