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Water Chestnuts
Water Chestnuts by World Finer Foods provides 63 kcal per 100 g, with 2.8 g of sugars and 1.4 g of protein. Its Nutri-Score is A and it is classified as NOVA 1 (unprocessed or minimally processed). It is listed in the Canned vegetables category.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1/3 cup drained (71 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 63 kcal | 45 kcal | 46 +37% | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 1 −100% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 0.2 −100% |
| Carbohydrates | 12.7 g | 9 g | 3% | 7.1 +78% |
| Total sugars | 2.8 g | 2 g | 2.8 | |
| Added sugars | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 1 −100% |
| Dietary fiber | 4.2 g | 3 g | 11% | 2 +107% |
| Protein | 1.4 g | 1 g | 2% | 1.7 −15% |
| Salt | 0.1 g | 0 g | 0.7 −90% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 4256 Canned vegetables products on Foodmetria.
Serving size from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from July 2023. Other values: Open Food Facts.
Compared with other canned vegetables
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Water chestnuts, water, citric acid
Additives 1
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Serving size
- 1/3 cup drained (71 g)
- Labels & certifications
- No GMOsNon GMO project
- Sold in
- United States, world
- Barcode
- 0070670000631
Prices reported by shoppers
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Water Chestnuts?
Water Chestnuts contains 63 kcal per 100 g and about 45 kcal per serving (1/3 cup drained (71 g)).
How much sugar is in Water Chestnuts?
Water Chestnuts has 2.8 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Water Chestnuts healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of A (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 1 — unprocessed or minimally processed. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
Is Water Chestnuts vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it appears to be vegan. Always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated May 3, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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