2 tablespoon (medium) of Chestnut paste (40 g) has 100 calories. That works out to 250 calories per 100 g. It contains 22 g of carbs, 0.8 g of protein, 0.6 g of fat and 1.8 g of fiber. Its 0.1 mg of Copper covers 13% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 65 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.

Chestnut paste Nutrition Facts

Selected: 100 g

250

KCAL / 100G

Carbs

55g

· 20% DV

Protein

· 4% DV

Fat

1.5g

· 2% DV

Fiber

4.5g

· 16% DV

DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.

Calories come from: Carbs 91% · Protein 3% · Fat 6%

Chestnut paste Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamins

Vitamin C

18mg · 20% DV

0.2mg · 12% DV

Folate

35µg · 9% DV

0.4mg · 8% DV

Minerals

Manganese

1mg · 43% DV

Potassium ⭐

350mg · 10% DV

Magnesium

30mg · 7% DV

Iron

1mg · 6% DV

How Nutritious Is Chestnut paste?

Nutrient density

Medium

35/ 100

How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.

Satiety score

Medium

41/ 100

An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.

Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.

Chestnut paste Glycemic Index

GLYCEMIC INDEX

High

0 Low5570100

GLYCEMIC LOAD

High

Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.

How to Burn Off Chestnut paste

To burn the 250 calories in 100 g:

🚶

62min

Walking (5 km/h)

🏃

26min

Running (8 km/h)

🚴

34min

Cycling

🏊

29min

Swimming

Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.

Is Chestnut paste Processed?

NOVA 3

Processed

1. Unprocessed

2. Minimally Processed

3. Processed

4. Ultra-Processed

NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.

Does Chestnut paste Contain Allergens?

No known major allergens

Gluten free

Dairy free

Eggs free

Peanuts free

Tree nuts free

Fish free

Soy free

Sesame free

Which Diets Is Chestnut paste Good For?

Vegan

✓ Suitable

Vegetarian

✓ Suitable

Gluten-Free

✓ Suitable

Dairy-Free

— Not suitable

Mediterranean

✓ Suitable

Paleo

— Not suitable

Whole30

— Not suitable

DASH

— Not suitable

Keto

— Not suitable

Low FODMAP

— Not suitable

Chestnut paste Fat Profile

SATURATED

0.3g

MONOUNSATURATED

0.5g

POLYUNSATURATED

0.4g

⚖️

Omega 6:3 ratio 15:1

Above the ideal 4:1 (15:1).

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Frequently Asked Questions About Chestnut paste

How many calories are in chestnut paste?

Chestnut paste contains 250 calories per 100 g. A 100 g serving provides 55 g of carbohydrates, 2 g of protein, and 1.5 g of fat.

Is chestnut paste suitable for a vegan and gluten-free diet?

Chestnut paste is compatible with vegan and gluten-free diets. It also fits vegetarian, Mediterranean, flexitarian, and omnivorous eating patterns.

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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.

· Last updated: September 23, 2026