Water chestnuts, raw

Water chestnuts are the edible underground stems, or corms, of an aquatic plant, rather than nuts. The figures here describe raw water chestnuts. They consist mainly of water and provide carbohydrate, with smaller amounts of protein. Per 100g, they contain 10g of carbohydrate, 4.8g of sugars, 1.4g of protein and 530mg of potassium.

Carbohydrate provides energy, while potassium supports normal nerve and muscle function. The sugars listed are naturally present in the raw vegetable. Raw water chestnuts contain little fat or salt; canned or prepared versions may have a different nutritional composition, particularly if salt or sauces are added. Full nutrient figures are provided in the tables below.