Lotus Root: Calories and Nutrition Analysis


Lotus root - calories, kcal

Calories in lotus root

100g of lotus root contain about 74 calories (kcal).
Calories per: ounce | one lotus root | slice | cup | half cup

For example, a medium size lotus root (115 g) contain about 85 calories.

This is about 4% of the daily caloric intake for an average adult with medium weight and activity level (assuming a 2000 kcal daily intake).

Scroll down for details and nutrition tables.

Nutrition Facts

Lotus Root
Serving size:
medium size lotus root (115 g)  change
medium size lotus root (115 g) (115g)slice (10g)cup (120g)half cup (60g)
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Amount Per Serving:
Calories
85

% Daily Value

Total Fat 0.12g
0%

Cholesterol 0mg
0%

Sodium 46mg
2%

Total Carbohydrates 19.81g
7%

Dietary Fiber 5.64g
20%

Protein 2.99g
6%

Vitaminium C 50.6mg
56%

Calcium 51.75mg
4%

Iron 1.33mg
7%

Potassium 639.4mg
14%

* The % Daily Value (DV) shows how much a nutrient in one serving of food contributes to your total daily diet. A 2000-calorie daily intake is used as a general guideline for nutrition advice.
Source of calories in lotus root
86% CARBS
13% PROTEIN
1% FAT

To visualize how much 85 kcal actually is, keep in mind that the calorie content of medium size lotus root is similar to that of, for example:

  • 1.5 apples
  • 1 glass of Coca Cola (220 ml glass)
  • 0.5 slice of cheese
  • 0.5 slice of bread
  • 0.5 glass of milk
  • 4 cubes of sugar

Take a quick look at the tables below for detailed information about lotus root nutrition.

medium size lotus root (115 g) has 85 kcal. For burning these calories you have to:
Bike12 min.Bike
Horse ride16 min.Horse ride
Play tennis8 min.Tennis
Run9 min.Run
Swim10 min.Swim
Calories in Lotus Root Compared with Others in Vegetables Category

100g of Lotus Root

Nutrition

  • Calories74
  • Carbs Total17.23 g
  • Dietary fiber4.9 g
  • Fat0.1 g
  • Protein2.6 g

Vitamins

  • Vit B1 (Thiamine)0.16 mg
  • Vit B2 (riboflavin)0.22 mg
  • Vit B3 (Niacin)0.4 mg
  • Vit B50.377 mg
  • Vit B60.258 mg
  • Vit B9 (Folic acid)13 mcg
  • Vit C44 mg

Minerals

  • Potassium556 mg
  • Magnessium23 mg
  • Calcium45 mg
  • Sodium40 mg
  • Iron1.16 mg
  • Zink0.39 mg

Per 100 g, Lotus root is an excellent source of vitamin C (49% DV) and a good source of fiber (18% DV).

Vitamin C is needed for collagen formation and helps the body absorb iron from plant foods. The FDA Daily Value is 90 mg.

How many calories are in lotus roots?

  • Medium size lotus root (115 g)85 kcal
  • Slice of lotus root (10g)7 kcal
  • Cup of lotus root (120g)89 kcal
  • Half cup of lotus root (60g)44 kcal
  • Ounce (oz) of lotus root21 kcal
Lotus root - caloies, wieght

About the data

Nutrition values on this page are given per 100 g of the food and are based on the official United States Department of Agriculture FoodData Central database. The exact record used for each food is linked under the tables.

Marcin Piotrowicz – calories-info.com creator · Healthy diet and healthy lifestyle promoter. The information is for general purposes and is not medical or dietary advice.

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