How Much Protein Is In Chestnuts?
Sweet, starchy nuts that roast to a potato-like softness — far lower in fat than any other nut.
Protein per 1 oz (28g)
0.9
g% Daily Value
Complete Nutrition Facts for Chestnuts
Per 1 oz (28g)
3g
sugar
Essential Amino Acids in Chestnuts
Per 1 oz (28g)
Supplies all nine essential amino acids at or above the FAO/WHO adult reference pattern.
25mg
Histidine
35mg
Isoleucine
53mg
Leucine
53mg
Lysine
21mg
Methionine
38mg
Phenylalanine
32mg
Threonine
10mg
Tryptophan
50mg
Valine
More About Chestnuts
About Protein in Chestnuts
A serving of Chestnuts (28g) contains 0.9g of protein, which is 2% of the recommended daily value based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Protein is essential for building and repairing tissues, making enzymes and hormones, and supporting immune function. When planning your meals, consider that chestnuts is a low source of protein compared to other nuts & seeds.
Compare Protein in Similar Foods
See how Chestnuts compares to other nuts & seeds.
Almonds
per 1 oz (28g)
5.9g
Walnuts
per 1 oz (28g)
4.3g
Peanuts
per 1 oz (28g)
7.1g
Cashews
per 1 oz (28g)
5.1g
Source: USDA FoodData Central | FDC ID: 170190 | Last updated: 2026-04-06
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