Nutritional Information for Water Chestnuts
A staple in many Asian cuisines, water chestnuts are often used in stir-fries and on salads for an extra crunch. Looking at their nutritional facts can help you to make them a part of a controlled diet plan.
-
Basics
-
Generally, water chestnuts are sold in cans or jars, already cut and ready for use.
Calories
-
Water chestnuts have 60 calories per half-cup. A serving of four water chestnuts has approximately 35 calories.
-
Fat
-
Water chestnuts are perfect for those who are looking to live a healthy lifestyle. They contain virtually no fat, with a half-cup having only 0.1 g.
Fiber
-
A half-cup of water chestnuts contains 2 g of dietary fiber.
Potassium
-
A half-cup of water chestnuts contains around 350 to 360 mg of potassium. According to the Health in Motion blog, you should consume 2,000 to 2,500 mg of potassium per day.
-
