Water Chestnut — Calories and Macros

Crisp aquatic tuber. Stays crunchy when cooked.

Low calorie densityRefined carbs
35cal

per 1/2 cup canned (~70g)
2% of a 2,000 cal day

Protein

0.5g

Carbs

9g

Fat

0g

Fiber

2g

Sugar

2g

Per 100 grams

Standardized to 100g so you can compare across foods.

Calories

50

Protein

0.7g

Carbs

12.9g

Fat

0g

Fiber

2.9g

Sugar

2.9g

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Common questions

How many calories are in water chestnut?

1/2 cup canned (~70g) of water chestnut has 35 calories, with 0.5g protein, 9g carbs, and 0g fat.

How much protein is in water chestnut?

Water Chestnut has 0.5g of protein per 1/2 cup canned (~70g). That is about 1g per 100 calories, not a significant source of protein.

Is water chestnut good for weight loss?

Any food can fit a weight-loss diet, because your total daily calories decide the result, not one food. Water Chestnut is relatively light for its portion, so it fits comfortably within most calorie targets.

Is water chestnut healthy?

Healthy depends on the rest of your day, not one food. In a balanced diet at your calorie target, water chestnut is fine; the portion and how often you eat it matter more than the food itself.

Nutrition values approximated from USDA FoodData Central. Estimates for tracking, not medical reference. Reviewed against USDA FoodData Central.