Calories in 15g of Chestnuts
15g of chestnuts (15 g) has 37 calories. That is 2% of a 2,000 calorie diet.
The calories come from 0.5 g of protein, 0.3 g of fat and 7.9 g of carbohydrates, a split of 5% protein, 8% fat and 87% carbs. For comparison, 10g of chestnuts has 25 and 20g of chestnuts has 49 calories. Burning 37 calories takes about 7 minutes of brisk walking or 3 minutes of running for a 155 lb adult, based on Harvard Health Publishing activity estimates.
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Chestnuts calories by serving size
Common amounts of chestnuts with calories and macros. Tap a row for its full nutrition page.
| Serving | Weight | Calories | Protein | Fat | Carbs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5g | 5 g | 12 | 0.2 g | 0.1 g | 2.6 g |
| 1 chestnut | 8 g | 20 | 0.3 g | 0.2 g | 4.2 g |
| 15g | 15 g | 37 | 0.5 g | 0.3 g | 7.9 g |
| 2 chestnuts | 16 g | 39 | 0.5 g | 0.4 g | 8.5 g |
| 1 oz | 28 g | 69 | 0.9 g | 0.6 g | 15 g |
| 1/2 cup | 72 g | 175 | 2.3 g | 1.6 g | 38 g |
| 100g | 100 g | 245 | 3.2 g | 2.2 g | 53 g |
| 4 oz | 113 g | 278 | 3.6 g | 2.5 g | 60 g |
| 1 cup | 143 g | 350 | 4.5 g | 3.1 g | 76 g |
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Chestnuts: common questions
How many calories are in 15g of chestnuts?
15g of chestnuts weighs about 15 g and has 37 calories.
How much protein is in 15g of chestnuts?
15g of chestnuts has 0.5 g of protein, which is 1% of the 50 g Daily Value.
How many carbs are in 15g of chestnuts?
15g of chestnuts has 7.9 g of carbohydrates, including 0.8 g of fiber and 1.6 g of sugars.
How much chestnuts is 100 calories?
100 calories of chestnuts is 41 g, about 5 chestnuts.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, FNDDS 2021-2023. FDC ID 2707499. Original description: Chestnuts. Portion weights are USDA household measures.