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Rich, sweet dessert made with chestnut puree and chocolate.
In season: Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Chocolate chestnut dessert (80 g) has 216 calories. That works out to 270 calories per 100 g. It contains 30.4 g of carbs, 2.6 g of protein, 8.8 g of fat and 3.6 g of fiber. Its 0.3 mg of Copper covers 34% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 55 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 80 g
216
KCAL / 80G
Carbs
30.4g
· 11% DV
Protein
2.6g
· 5% DV
Fat
8.8g
· 11% DV
Fiber
3.6g
· 13% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 58% · Protein 5% · Fat 37%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 216 kcal | |
| Total fat | 8.8 g | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 4.16 g | 21% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 14 mg | 1% |
| Total carbohydrate | 30.4 g | 11% |
| Fiber | 3.6 g | 13% |
| Protein | 2.6 g | 5% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (medium) | 80 g | 216 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 50 g | 135 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 60 g | 162 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 270 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 100 g | 270 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 100 g | 270 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 120 g | 324 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 150 g | 405 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 150 g | 405 kcal |
Calculated from 270 calories per 100 g.
Chocolate chestnut dessert is made by combining chestnut purée with melted chocolate. Mix until smooth, then chill it in a mould or serving dish to set; recipes may also add cream, butter or a crumb base for a different texture.
Chocolate chestnut dessert is based on chestnut purée and chocolate. Depending on the recipe, it may also contain sugar, cream, butter or biscuits, so the finished dessert can range from a soft spoonable mixture to a firm slice.
Yes, chocolate chestnut dessert can be made ahead and chilled before serving. Preparing it in advance gives the mixture time to firm up; keep it covered in the refrigerator, especially if the recipe contains cream.
Store chocolate chestnut dessert covered in the refrigerator. A cream-based version should not be left at room temperature for extended periods; keep it chilled until serving to help preserve its texture and freshness.
Yes, chocolate chestnut dessert can be frozen, although its texture may change after thawing. Freeze it in an airtight container and thaw it in the refrigerator; cream-containing versions may soften or separate.
No, chocolate chestnut dessert is not necessarily Mont Blanc. Mont Blanc is typically built around piped chestnut purée and cream, often with a meringue or pastry base, while chocolate chestnut dessert specifically combines chestnut with chocolate.
Dark chocolate works especially well in chocolate chestnut dessert because its bitterness balances the sweet, earthy chestnut flavour. Milk chocolate makes the result sweeter and milder, so adjust any added sugar to suit the chocolate you use.
Serve chocolate chestnut dessert with lightly sweetened or unsweetened whipped cream, or enjoy it with black coffee. A simple accompaniment works best because the chestnut purée and chocolate already give the dessert a rich flavour.
Yes, canned chestnut purée works for chocolate chestnut dessert. Check whether it is already sweetened before adding sugar, and use unsweetened purée if you want more control over the dessert’s final sweetness.
Chocolate chestnut dessert can turn firm or crumbly when the purée is dry or the mixture has too much chocolate for its moisture. Stir in a little cream or milk until it becomes smoother, then chill it again to set.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
8.8mg · 10% DV
B1
0.09mg · 8% DV
Biotin
2µg · 7% DV
B6
0.11mg · 6% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.3mg · 33% DV
Manganese
0.4mg · 17% DV
Phosphorus
58mg · 8% DV
Potassium ⭐
272mg · 8% DV
Sodium
14mg · 1% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 216 calories in 1 piece (medium) (80 g):
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Chocolate chestnut dessert brings chestnut purée together with chocolate in a rich, sweet treat. Its exact form can vary: it may be served as a soft, sliceable dessert or shaped into individual portions, with the chestnuts giving it a mellow, slightly earthy flavour and a dense texture.
In Turkey, where chestnuts are a familiar seasonal ingredient, it suits an after-dinner serving with tea or coffee; elsewhere, it can be enjoyed as a small café-style treat. It is mainly a source of carbohydrates and fat, with relatively little protein and some fibre from the chestnuts. Its richness pairs well with unsweetened coffee or tea, and a modest portion is often satisfying.
Low
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
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.
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.
No known major allergens
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
4.16g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.56g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.48g
Omega 6:3 ratio 12.7:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (12.7:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.