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Chestnut Paste

Chestnut Paste is a smooth paste made from cooked and puréed chestnuts, used in European and East Asian pastries, desserts and spreads (often called marron or chestnut paste). It is prized for its sweet, earthy flavor and creamy texture that works well in fillings, frostings and sauces. Nutrition-wise, Chestnut Paste is starch-forward rather than fatty like many other nut pastes and provides a useful amount of fiber at 5g per 100g, helping it contribute to fullness and digestive health. It also contains vitamin C and lower total fat than many tree-nut spreads, making it a relatively light, carbohydrate-rich ingredient. From a health perspective, chestnut purée offers beneficial fiber and some micronutrients and has a favorable protein quality and fat profile compared with many high-fat nut butters; it’s best used as part of a balanced recipe rather than consumed in large amounts on its own.

Vegan · Lactose free · Gluten free · Processed · ~1.20€/100g

Kinome Health Grade

A+

Excellent

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Nutrition

Macronutrients per selected portion. Derived from Chestnut Puree.

Calories

130 kcal

7% of Daily kcal · low-calorie

Protein

2 g

4% RDI

Fat

1.4 g

0.3g sat fat

Carbs

27 g

10% RDI

Sugar

6 g

12% RDI

Fiber

5 g

17% RDI

Salt

0.1 g

1% RDI

Nutrition quality

Scored against dietary guidelines. Tap rows for a deeper breakdown.

Composite score - weighted by current nutrition science

A+ · 8.4 / 10

Healthy alternatives

Ingredients that rank higher on the overall quality profile and might substitute well in some recipes.

Frequently asked

Q.01Is Chestnut Paste healthy?

Yes, Chestnut Paste is very healthy with a Health Grade of A+. It is a good source of dietary fiber (5g per 100g).

Q.03What NOVA processing level is Chestnut Paste?

Chestnut Paste is NOVA 3 - Processed.

Q.05Is Chestnut Paste gluten free?

Yes, Chestnut Paste is gluten free.

Q.02What are the macros in Chestnut Paste?

100g of Chestnut Paste contains 130 kcal, 2g protein, 27g carbohydrates, 1.4g fat, and 5g fiber.

Q.04Is Chestnut Paste vegan?

Yes, Chestnut Paste is vegan.

Q.06Is Chestnut Paste lactose free?

Yes, Chestnut Paste is lactose free.

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