Chestnuts are a surprisingly good source of fiber with around six to eight milligrams of insoluble fiber in a 100 gram serving. If you're tired of getting your fiber from bran cereal, take a break and try chestnuts instead.
Chestnuts are one of the lowest fat nuts around with only around 2 grams of fat per 100 gram serving. Compare this to other common nuts where the fat content can range from thirty to seventy-five grams per 100 gram portion. They're also cholesterol free and have received the approval of the American Heart Association as a low fat food.
Chestnuts are the only nut that are a significant source of vitamin C. In fact, three ounces of chestnuts supplies almost half of your daily vitamin C requirement. They're also a good source of the B vitamins, folate, magnesium manganese, and copper.
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