Chestnuts roasting

Fill your kitchen with the sweet aroma of warm chestnuts.

Updated:: 2009-10-06 13:16

Published:: 2004-12-06 00:00

By: Madeleine Greey

Photography By: Michael Alberstat

Nutritious nut
Chestnuts are the only nut that contain vitamin C — and lots of it. They are also less oily than other nuts. A 3-1/2 ounce (100 g) serving contains 213 calories and is low in fat; only 2 g. Chestnuts are an excellent source of folacin and vitamin B6 and a source of iron, too. If you're looking for carbs, turn to chestnuts. Ounce for ounce, they contain twice as many as potatoes.

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