What is Water Chestnuts? Nutritional Facts, Calories & Taste

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What is Water Chestnuts?

Water chestnuts are an aquatic vegetable. They grew in mud under the water of ponds and bodies of water. The tuber of the plant is what composes the water chestnut. This vegetable looks like a small, round bulb with a shiny brown skin. The skin is removed and the cream colored flesh of the soft woody water chestnut is consumed. The flavor is nutty and sweet and is used in stir fries and soups.

What does Water Chestnuts Taste Like?

Sweet

Sweet is one of the five main tastes. It has smooth and round notes in its flavor profile. Sweet is a naturally occurring flavor in many foods, including fruits, berries, winter squashes, sugarcane, and honey. The sweet taste in these foods is due to a higher sugar content. Sweetness is characteristic of desserts and is used as an accent in savory foods.

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Water Chestnuts Nutritional Facts and Calories

Serving Size: 1 Cup284g

Cup

	Amount Per Serving	% Daily Value
Calories	99kcal	5%
Fats	0g	0%
Sat. fats	0g	0%
Mono. Fats	0g	0%
Trans fats	0g	0%
Carbs	17g	6%
Sugars	0g	0%
Fiber	3g	11%
Proteins	0g	0%
Cholesterol	0mg	0%
Sodium	17mg	1%

Healthy Level

Unhealthy Level

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much protein is in Water Chestnuts?

1 Cup of Water Chestnuts contains 0 g of protein.

How many carbs are in Water Chestnuts?

1 Cup of Water Chestnuts contains 17 g of carbs.

How much fat is in Water Chestnuts?

1 Cup of Water Chestnuts contains 0 g of fat.

How much sugar is in Water Chestnuts?

1 Cup of Water Chestnuts contains 0 g of sugar.

How many calories are in 1 Cup of Water Chestnuts?

There are 99 calories in 1 Cup of Water Chestnuts.

How many calories are in 1 pound of Water Chestnuts?

There are 159 calories in 1 pound of Water Chestnuts.

How many calories are in 1 oz of Water Chestnuts?

There are 10 calories in 1 oz of Water Chestnuts.