# Water chestnut — Calories & Nutrition Facts

> Water chestnut has 17 calories per 100g, with 0g protein, 4.16g carbs, and 0g fat — verified against official HPB Singapore data.

*Why these numbers may differ from other calorie trackers: [HPB lab-tests real hawker food samples, not crowdsourced estimates](https://nutrikaki.com/blog/hpb-data-accuracy).*

## Nutrition Facts (per 100g)

| Nutrient | Amount |
| --- | --- |
| Calories | 17 kcal |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Carbs | 4.16 g |
| Fat | 0 g |
| Sodium | 4 mg |
| Sugar | 3.44 g |

## About Water chestnut

Water chestnut is a Singapore hawker food item with 17 kcal per 100g. Nutritional data is sourced from the official HPB Singapore food composition database — the gold standard for clinical nutrition data in Southeast Asia. Use NutriKaki to log your exact portion size and track your daily calorie, protein, carb, fat, sodium and sugar targets.

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- [Teochew porridge (sweet potato)](https://nutrikaki.com/nutrition/teochew-porridge-sweet-potato) — 18 kcal per 100g
- [Teh O](https://nutrikaki.com/nutrition/teh-o) — 19 kcal per 100g
- [Black tea (less sugar, packaged)](https://nutrikaki.com/nutrition/black-tea-less-sugar-packaged) — 20 kcal per 100ml
- [Kopi O kosong](https://nutrikaki.com/nutrition/kopi-o-kosong) — 13 kcal per 100g

## Related Guides

- [The Low Calorie Hawker Survival Guide](https://nutrikaki.com/blog/low-calorie-hawker-guide)
- [How to Lose Weight Eating Hawker Food](https://nutrikaki.com/blog/weight-loss-singapore-hawker-food)
- [High Protein Hawker Food Guide](https://nutrikaki.com/blog/high-protein-hawker-guide)

## Frequently Asked Questions

**How many calories are in Water chestnut?**

Water chestnut contains 17 calories per 100g based on verified HPB Singapore food composition data. Track your exact portion on NutriKaki for a personalised calorie count.

**How much protein is in Water chestnut?**

Water chestnut contains 0g of protein per 100g. It is low in protein per 100g. Pair it with a protein-rich dish to meet your daily targets.

**Is Water chestnut high in sodium?**

Water chestnut contains 4mg of sodium per 100g. It is relatively low in sodium, making it a good choice for sodium-conscious eaters. Log it on NutriKaki to track your daily sodium total alongside all your other hawker meals.

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Nutrition data sourced from the Health Promotion Board (HPB) Singapore food composition database, used under licence by NutriKaki. The compilation and arrangement of this database is protected intellectual property — unauthorised bulk scraping or reproduction is strictly prohibited.
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