Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Energy | 96 kcal |
| Protein | 0.9 g |
| Carbohydrate | 21.5 g |
| Fibre | 3 g |
| Sugars | 1.9 g |
| Fat | 0.4 g |
| Magnesium | 57.4 mg |
| Potassium | 382 mg |
| Vitamin C | 5.3 mg |
Where its calories come from
- Protein 4%
- Carbohydrate 93%
- Fat 4%
Worked out from the protein, carbohydrate and fat above, at 4, 4 and 9 kcal a gram.
How many calories in one serving of water chestnut?
About 96 kcal for one katori (100 g), and about 192 kcal if you have two.
One serving, against your day
How much of an adult woman's daily need one serving (100 g) fills.
57.4 mg
382 mg
5.3 mg
0.7 mg
9.8 µg
37.1 mg
Source
Source: Indian Food Composition Tables 2017, National Institute of Nutrition (ICMR), food code F016. Daily need is from ICMR-NIN Nutrient Requirements for Indians 2020, adult woman, moderate activity.
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Is water chestnut good for weight loss, PCOS, diabetes and menopause?
Weight loss
Good choice3.2 g of fibre per 100 kcal keeps you full for longer.
PCOS and PCOD
Eat in moderationAbout 21.5 g of carbohydrate in a 100 g serving, so watch the portion.
Diabetes
Eat in moderationAbout 21.5 g of carbohydrate in a 100 g serving, so watch the portion.
Menopause
Fine as part of a meal37 mg of calcium in a 100 g serving, not enough to call it a good source, but fine as part of a meal.
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