Vegetables

Lotus root, raw

Lotus root, raw has 74 calories per 100 g, with 2.6 g protein, 17.2 g carbohydrates and 0.1 g fat. A typical portion (10 slices (2-1/2" dia), 81 g) has 60 calories.

74kcal · per 100 g310 kJ
  • Protein2.6 g
  • Carbs17.2 g
  • Fat0.1 g
Nutrition facts · per 100 g
NutrientAmount% DV
Total fat0.1 g0%
Saturated fat0 g0%
Cholesterol0 mg0%
Sodium40 mg2%
Total carbohydrate17.2 g6%
Dietary fiber4.9 g18%
Total sugars—
Protein2.6 g5%
Vitamin D0 µg0%
Calcium45 mg3%
Iron1.2 mg6%
Potassium556 mg12%
Magnesium23 mg5%
Vitamin A (RAE)0 µg0%
Vitamin C44 mg49%
Folate (DFE)13 µg3%
Vitamin B120 µg0%
Water79.1 g

% Daily Value (% DV) is based on the FDA reference amounts for adults on a 2,000-calorie diet. Total sugars has no Daily Value. “—” means USDA does not report that nutrient for this food; it does not mean zero. Carbohydrate is total carbohydrate by difference and includes fiber.

Nutrition highlights

  • High in vitamin C — 20% or more of the Daily Value per 100 g.
  • A good source of fiber and potassium (10–19% DV per 100 g).
  • Low in saturated fat, cholesterol and sodium (5% DV or less per 100 g).
  • 3.5 g protein per 100 kcal.
  • 12.3 g net carbs per 100 g (total carbohydrate minus 4.9 g fiber).

Uses FDA's %DV rule of thumb (5% or less is low, 20% or more is high), applied per 100 g rather than per serving.