The Marron of San Zeno P.D.O. is rich in starch, and a good provider of calories, proteins, mineral salts and vitamins. It is extremely nourishing and energizing. Both its digestibility and calories vary according to the state and type of cooking. Eaten "raw" it is not very digestible and its calories range around 150 per hundred grams, boiled instead, it is more digestible and calories are reduced to about 120 per hundred grams. Roasted, the marron increases the calorie intake up to 200 per hundred grams.

Nutritional values per 100gr of product
MARRON OF SAN ZENO P.D.O.
Water (g) 8,5
Proteins (g) 2,9
Lipids (g) 1,7
Available carbohydrates (g) 36,7
Starch (g) 25,3
Soluble sugars (g) 8,9
Total fibers (g) 4,7
Insoluble fibers (g) 4,33
Soluble fibers (g) 0,37
Energy (kcal) 165
Sodium (mg) 9
Potassium (mg) 395
Iron (mg) 0,9
Calcium (mg) 30
Phosphorous (mg) 81
Magnesium (mg) 0,4
Thiamine (mg) 0,08
Riboflavin (mg) 0,28
Niacin (mg) 1,11

Fonte: INRAN