How many carbs are in chestnuts?
1 cup of chestnuts contains about 75.7g of carbohydrate, 68.4g net carbs after subtracting 7.3g of fiber, 4.5g of protein, and 350 calories.
Carbs by portion size
| Portion | Total carbs | Fiber | Net carbs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 nut (8g) | 4.2g | 0.4g | 3.8g |
| 1 oz (28.4g) | 15g | 1.4g | 13.6g |
| 1 cup (143g) | 75.7g | 7.3g | 68.4g |
| 100 grams (100g) | 53g | 5.1g | 47.9g |
Net carbs in chestnuts
1 cup of chestnuts contains 68.4g of net carbs — total carbs (75.7g) minus dietary fiber (7.3g). Net carbs are the carbs your body actually digests and that raise blood glucose. See our guide to net carbs for how this calculation works and when to use it.
Full nutrition for chestnuts (per 100g)
- Calories: 245 kcal
- Carbohydrate: 53g
- Dietary fiber: 5.1g
- Sugars: 10.6g
- Protein: 3.2g
- Fat: 2.2g
Reference values from USDA FoodData Central (survey fndds dataset, fdcId 2342976). Values are per 100 grams.
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How many carbs are in chestnuts?
1 cup of chestnuts contains about 75.7g of total carbohydrate. After subtracting 7.3g of fiber, the net carbs are about 68.4g.
How many net carbs are in chestnuts?
Net carbs in 1 cup of chestnuts are about 68.4g — that is total carbs (75.7g) minus dietary fiber (7.3g). See our net carbs explainer for the full calculation.
Is chestnuts good for diabetics?
Chestnuts contains carbohydrates that will raise blood glucose. Whether it fits your meal plan depends on the portion and your overall daily target. Most U.S. diabetes care teams use total carbs (not net) for insulin dosing — see our diabetes carb-counting guide.
Is chestnuts keto-friendly?
Whether chestnuts fits a keto plan depends on your daily net-carb budget (typically under 20–30g per day). One serving (1 cup) provides about 68.4g of net carbs.