Lotus root
Raw
85 calories, 3.0 grams protein, 19.8 grams carbohydrate, and 0.1 grams fat for 1 serving · 115 g.
Nutrition overview
1 serving · 115 g · Raw
Lotus root provides 85 calories, 3.0 g protein, 19.8 g carbs, and 0.1 g fat per 1 serving · 115 g.
85
calories
Protein
3.0g
Carbs
19.8g
Fat
0.1g
Nutrition facts
Complete nutrition
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Macronutrients | |
| Protein | 3.0 g |
| Total fat | 0.1 g |
| Total carbohydrate (by difference) | 19.8 g |
| Dietary fiber | 5.6 g |
| Total sugars | 4.1 g |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium | 51.7 mg |
| Iron | 1.33 mg |
| Magnesium | 26.5 mg |
| Phosphorus | 115.0 mg |
| Potassium | 639.4 mg |
| Sodium | 46.0 mg |
| Zinc | 0.45 mg |
| Copper | 0.30 mg |
| Manganese | 0.30 mg |
| Selenium | 0.8 mcg |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 0.0 mcg |
| Vitamin C | 50.6 mg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.0 mcg |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.5 mg |
| Vitamin K1 (phylloquinone) | 1.1 mcg |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.18 mg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.25 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.46 mg |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 0.43 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.30 mg |
| Folate, DFE | 15.0 mcg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.0 mcg |
| Other essential nutrient | |
| Choline, total | 14.2 mg |
Practical calorie guide
Calories by serving size
One root (9-1/2" long) of lotus root (115 g) has 85 calories.
| Serving | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ¼ serving | 28.75 g | 21 | 0.7 g | 5.0 g | 0.0 g |
| ½ serving | 57.5 g | 43 | 1.5 g | 9.9 g | 0.1 g |
| 1 serving | 115 g | 85 | 3.0 g | 19.8 g | 0.1 g |
| 2 servings | 230 g | 170 | 6.0 g | 39.6 g | 0.2 g |
Calories by variety and preparation
Compare the default source-backed serving for each available variety or preparation.
| Variety or preparation | Serving | Per serving | Per 100 g |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raw | 1 root (9-1/2" long) · 115 g | 85 cal | 74 cal |
| Cooked, boiled | 1/2 cup · 60 g | 40 cal | 66 cal |
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Nutrition records and methodology
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Nutrition records and methodology
Primary calorie record
Lotus root, raw
USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy
Record 169250 · 98% match
- Reported
- 25
- Estimated
- 4
- Assumed zero
- 0
- Calculated
- 0
Contributing sources
- Open source
USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy
USDA Agricultural Research Service · Final release / 2018-04 · CC0 1.0 / United States public domain
Basic Foods whole-catalog profile completion calculations V2.5
Basic Foods database project · whole-catalog-completion-v2.5.1-tiered · Project-generated calculation artifact; direct and donor evidence retain their own licenses
Detailed source and derivation status is retained for every nutrient in this profile.
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