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How Many Calories in Waterchestnuts, Chinese, (matai), Raw?

✓ Nutrition data reviewed against USDA FoodData Central and Public Health England guidance by Jordan Morley, Editorial Reviewer. Last reviewed: 27 October 2026.

Fact-checked against original USDA source data by Jordan Morley, Editorial Reviewer. Not a registered dietitian — nutrition figures are sourced directly from USDA FoodData Central, not independently assessed medical advice.

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97
calories per 100g
60 calories per 0.5 cup slices (62g)
1.4gProtein
23.9gCarbs
0.1gFat
3.0gFibre

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⚖ Kitchen Scales

Quick reference — common serving sizes

AmountCaloriesProtein
1 oz (28g)27 kcal0.4g
100g97 kcal1.4g
0.5 cup slices60 kcal0.9g
grams
97kcal
1.4gprotein
23.9gcarbs
0.1gfat
3.0gfibre

A waterchestnuts, chinese, (matai), raw contains 97 calories per 100g. A typical 0.5 cup slices (62g) provides about 60 calories. Waterchestnuts, Chinese, (matai), Raw is moderate in calories. Accurate tracking starts with weighing portions — a digital kitchen scale removes all the guesswork.

Waterchestnuts, Chinese, (matai), Raw Nutrition Facts

NutrientPer 100gPer serving (62g)
Calories97 kcal60 kcal
Protein1.4g0.9g
Carbohydrates23.9g14.8g
of which Sugars4.8g3.0g
Fat0.1g0.1g
of which Saturates0.0g0.0g
Fibre3.0g1.9g
Sodium14.0mg9mg
Potassium584.0mg362mg
Calcium11.0mg7mg
Iron0.1mg0.1mg
Vitamin C4.0mg2.5mg
Vitamin A0.0µg0µg
Selenium0.7µg0µg
Riboflavin (B2)0.2mg0.1mg

% of Daily Value (per 100g)

Based on a standard 2,000-calorie reference diet — the same basis used on nutrition labels in the US and UK.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories in waterchestnuts, chinese, (matai), raw per 100g?

Waterchestnuts, Chinese, (matai), Raw contains 97 calories per 100g, based on USDA reference data.

Is waterchestnuts, chinese, (matai), raw high in calories?

A 0.5 cup slices of waterchestnuts, chinese, (matai), raw (62g) has around 60 calories — roughly 3% of a 2,000-calorie daily intake.

Is waterchestnuts, chinese, (matai), raw good for weight loss?

At 97 calories per 100g, waterchestnuts, chinese, (matai), raw is relatively low in calories and can fit well into a weight-loss diet. A 0.5 cup slices provides about 60 calories.

How much protein is in waterchestnuts, chinese, (matai), raw?

Waterchestnuts, Chinese, (matai), Raw contains 1.4g of protein per 100g.

Is waterchestnuts, chinese, (matai), raw a good source of fibre?

Yes — waterchestnuts, chinese, (matai), raw provides 3.0g of fibre per 100g, which is a meaningful contribution toward the commonly cited 28g daily reference intake.

How does waterchestnuts, chinese, (matai), raw compare to cowpeas (blackeyes), immature seeds, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt?

Waterchestnuts, Chinese, (matai), Raw has 97 calories per 100g, close to cowpeas (blackeyes), immature seeds, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt at 97 — 0 calories fewer per 100g. See the full macro breakdown above.

How many servings of waterchestnuts, chinese, (matai), raw for 20g of protein?

With 1.4g of protein per 100g, you'd need roughly 1429g of waterchestnuts, chinese, (matai), raw to reach 20g of protein

Foods with a similar calorie count

Other vegetables closest to waterchestnuts, chinese, (matai), raw by calories per 100g:

FoodCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
Waterchestnuts, Chinese, (matai), Raw (this page)97 kcal1.4g23.9g0.1g
Cowpeas (blackeyes), Immature Seeds, Cooked, Boiled, Drained, without Salt97 kcal3.2g20.3g0.4g
Potatoes, Russet, Flesh and Skin, Baked97 kcal2.6g21.4g0.1g
Potatoes, Mashed, Dehydrated, Prepared From Flakes without Milk, Whole Milk and Butter Added97 kcal1.8g10.9g5.1g
Corn, Sweet, White, Cooked, Boiled, Drained, without Salt97 kcal3.3g21.7g1.4g
Corn, Sweet, White, Cooked, Boiled, Drained, with Salt97 kcal3.3g21.7g1.4g
Beans, Chili, Barbecue, Ranch Style, Cooked97 kcal5.0g16.9g1.0g

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Nutrition data: USDA FoodData Central (public domain, CC0 1.0). Values are per 100g unless stated.