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)
changemedium size lotus root (115 g) (115g)slice (10g)cup (120g)half cup (60g)
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Amount Per Serving:
Total Carbohydrates 19.81g
7%
* 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.
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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