How Much Does a Chestnut Weigh?
A chestnut weighs about 8 grams (0.3 oz).
That is the USDA average for one chestnut, which has 20 calories and 0.3 g of protein. Sizes vary, so weigh yours if you track closely.
Chestnuts Calorie Calculator
20cal
in 1 chestnut (8 g)Protein0.3 g5% of calories
Fat0.2 g8% of calories
Carbs4.2 g87% of calories
1% of a 2,000 calorie day
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Chestnuts weight by size and measure
| Measure | Grams | Ounces | Calories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 chestnut | 8 g | 0.3 oz | 20 |
| 1 cup of chestnuts | 143 g | 5 oz | 350 |
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 |
| 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 |
Chestnuts vs similar foods
Calories per 100 g compared with other nuts and seeds.
Chestnuts: common questions
How much does a chestnut weigh?
About 8 g, or 0.3 oz.
How many calories are in a chestnut?
A chestnut has 20 calories.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, FNDDS 2021-2023. FDC ID 2707499. Original description: Chestnuts. Portion weights are USDA household measures.