5 piece (medium) of Roasted Chestnuts (60 g) has 126 calories. That works out to 210 calories per 100 g. It contains 27.3 g of carbs, 1.6 g of protein, 1.3 g of fat and 3.1 g of fiber. Its 0.7 mg of Manganese covers 31% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 54 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.

Roasted Chestnuts Nutrition Facts

Selected: 100 g

210

KCAL / 100G

Carbs

45.5g

· 17% DV

Protein

2.7g

· 5% DV

Fat

2.2g

· 3% DV

Fiber

5.1g

· 18% DV

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

Calories come from: Carbs 86% · Protein 5% · Fat 9%

Roasted Chestnuts Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamins

Vitamin C

26mg · 29% DV

0.24mg · 20% DV

0.34mg · 20% DV

Folate

62µg · 16% DV

Minerals

Manganese

1mg · 43% DV

Potassium ⭐

715mg · 21% DV

Phosphorus

70mg · 10% DV

Zinc

1mg · 9% DV

How Nutritious Is Roasted Chestnuts?

Nutrient density

High

65/ 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

49/ 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.

Roasted Chestnuts Glycemic Index

GLYCEMIC INDEX

Medium

0 Low5570100

GLYCEMIC LOAD

High

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

How to Burn Off Roasted Chestnuts

To burn the 210 calories in 100 g:

🚶

52min

Walking (5 km/h)

🏃

21min

Running (8 km/h)

🚴

29min

Cycling

🏊

24min

Swimming

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

Is Roasted Chestnuts Processed?

NOVA 2

Minimally 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 Roasted Chestnuts 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 Roasted Chestnuts 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

Roasted Chestnuts Fat Profile

SATURATED

0.4g

MONOUNSATURATED

0.8g

POLYUNSATURATED

0.7g

⚖️

Omega 6:3 ratio 15:1

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Roasted Chestnuts

How many calories are in roasted chestnuts, and are they diet-friendly?

Roasted chestnuts provide 210 calories per 100 g. With 2.2 g fat per 100 g, they are lower in fat than many nuts and can fit a range of eating patterns depending on portion size.

Are roasted chestnuts high glycemic?

Roasted chestnuts have a glycemic index of 54, which is generally considered moderate. Per 100 g, they contain 45.5 g carbs and 5.1 g fiber.

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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.

· Last updated: September 22, 2026