Nuts, Seeds & Oils
Chestnut Flour Nutrition Facts
Chestnut flour is a naturally sweet, gluten-free flour made from ground dried chestnuts. It has a distinctive nutty-sweet flavor and is popular in Italian and Corsican cuisine for making pasta, cakes, and traditional dishes like castagnaccio.
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g serving
Calories362
% Daily Value*
Total Fat
3.4g5%
Saturated Fat
0.6g3%
Trans Fat
0.0g
Polyunsaturated Fat
1.4g
Monounsaturated Fat
1.2g
Cholesterol
-0%
Sodium
8mg0%
Total Carbohydrate
78.0g26%
Dietary Fiber
14.0g50%
Total Sugars
18.0g
Protein
6.0g12%
Vitamin A
1mcg0%
Vitamin C
62.0mg69%
Vitamin D
-0%
Vitamin E
0.8mg5%
Vitamin K
12.0mcg10%
Vitamin B6
0.6mg33%
Vitamin B12
-0%
Folate
110mcg28%
Calcium
43mg3%
Iron
1.6mg9%
Potassium
847mg18%
Magnesium
50mg12%
Zinc
0.8mg8%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Health Benefits
- ✓Naturally gluten-free alternative
- ✓High in dietary fiber
- ✓Rich in vitamin C for a flour
Best For
Gluten-free bakingMaking traditional Italian dessertsAdding sweet nutty flavor to recipes
Storage
Store in airtight container in refrigerator for up to 6 months or freezer for up to 1 year to prevent rancidity
Serving Sizes
100g362 cal
1 cup405 cal
1/4 cup101 cal
Frequently Asked Questions
Can chestnut flour replace wheat flour?
Chestnut flour can replace 25-30% of wheat flour in recipes, but not 100% due to lack of gluten structure.
What does chestnut flour taste like?
Chestnut flour has a sweet, nutty flavor with earthy notes, much sweeter than traditional grain flours.
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