Lotus Root Nutrition Facts & Calories
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).
Lotus root key facts
The nutrients that matter most in fruit and vegetables, per 100 g, compared with carrot.
| Nutrient (per 100 g) | Lotus Root | Carrot a common vegetable |
|---|---|---|
| Fiber | 4.9 g | 2.8 g |
| Vitamin C | 44 mg | 5.9 mg |
| Potassium | 556 mg | 320 mg |
- Lotus root has 2.3 times the calories of the typical vegetable on this site (33 kcal per 100 g is the median of vegetables).
Scroll down for details and nutrition tables.
Nutrition Facts
Lotus RootServing size:
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Amount Per Serving:
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 medium apple (96 kcal)
- 0.5 medium banana (116 kcal)
- 3.5 medium carrots (25 kcal each)
- 1 medium potato (69 kcal)
Take a quick look at the tables below for detailed information about lotus root nutrition.
100g of Lotus Root
Nutrition
- Calories 74
- Carbs Total 17.23 g
- Dietary fiber 4.9 g
- Fat 0.1 g
- Protein 2.6 g
Vitamins
- Vit B1 (Thiamine) 0.16 mg
- Vit B2 (riboflavin) 0.22 mg
- Vit B3 (Niacin) 0.4 mg
- Vit B5 0.377 mg
- Vit B6 0.258 mg
- Vit B9 (Folic acid) 13 mcg
- Vit C 44 mg
Minerals
- Potassium 556 mg
- Magnessium 23 mg
- Calcium 45 mg
- Sodium 40 mg
- Iron 1.16 mg
- Zink 0.39 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
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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.
