European Chestnut
Description
European chestnut, the fruit or nut of a tree belonging to the genus Castanea, especially the tree Castanea vesca. The European chestnut contains less lipids, ounce per ounce, than other nuts.
This herb has not achieved approval status by the German Commission E. Either there was insufficient evidence in favor, or a contraindication.
References:
Blumenthal, M (Ed.): The Complete German Commission E Monographs: Therapeutic Guide to Herbal Medicines. American Botanical Council. Austin, TX. 1998.
Caloric Content
| 1 | 2 | |
| Calories: | 56 | 70 |
| Protein: | .46 | .90 gm |
| Carbohydrates: | 12.54 | 15.04 gm |
| Fiber: | .27 | .54 gm |
| Total fats: | .35 | .62 gm |
| Saturated fats: | .067 | .118 gm |
| Unsaturated fats: | .262 | .463 gm |
| Cholesterol: | 0 | 0 mg |
1. Raw - 1 ounce, 28.4 grams
2. Roasted - 1 ounce, 28.4 grams
Vitamin Content
| 1 | 2 | USRDA | |
| Vitamin A: | - | 7 | 5000 IU |
| Thiamine: | .041 | .069 | 1.7 mg |
| Vitamin B-2: | .005 | .050 | 1.7 mg |
| Vitamin B-6: | - | .141 | 2.0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12: | 0 | 0 | 6 mcg |
| Biotin: | - | - | 300 mcg |
| Niacin: | - | .381 | 20 mg |
| Pantothenic Acid: | - | .157 | 10 mg |
| Folic acid: | - | 19.9 | 400 mcg |
| Vitamin C: | - | 7.4 | 60 mg |
| Vitamin E: | - | - | 30 IU |
1. Raw - 1 ounce, 28.4 grams
2. Roasted - 1 ounce, 28.4 grams
Mineral Content
| 1 | 2 | USRDA | |
| Calcium: | 5 | 8 | 1000 mg |
| Copper: | .119 | .144 | 2 mg |
| Iron: | .270 | .260 | 18 mg |
| Magnesium: | 9 | 9 | 400 mg |
| Manganese: | .095 | .335 | n/a mg |
| Phosphorus: | 11 | 30 | 1000 mg |
| Potassium: | 137 | 168 | n/a mg |
| Selenium: | - | - | n/a mcg |
| Sodium: | 1 | 1 | n/a mg |
| Zinc: | .140 | .160 | 15 mg |
1. Raw - 1 ounce, 28.4 grams
2. Roasted - 1 ounce, 28.4 grams
Amino Acid Content
| 1 | 2 | |
| Tryptophan: | .005 | .010 gm |
| Threonine: | .016 | .032 gm |
| Isoleucine: | .018 | .036 gm |
| Leucine: | .027 | .053 gm |
| Lysine: | .027 | .053 gm |
| Methionine: | .011 | .021 gm |
| Cysteine: | .015 | .029 gm |
| Phenylalanine: | .020 | .038 gm |
| Tyrosine: | .013 | .025 gm |
| Valine: | .026 | .051 gm |
| Arginine: | .033 | .064 gm |
| Histidine: | .013 | .025 gm |
| Alanine: | .031 | .060 gm |
| Aspartic acid: | .080 | .156 gm |
| Glutamic acid: | .060 | .116 gm |
| Glycine: | .024 | .047 gm |
| Proline: | .024 | .047 gm |
| Serine: | .023 | .045 gm |
1. Raw - 1 ounce, 28.4 grams
2. Roasted - 1 ounce, 28.4 grams
References
United States Department of Agriculture. Composition of Foods: Nut and Seed Products-Raw-Processed-Prepared. Washington D.C. 1984.
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