Calories in Lotus root, raw
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Lotus root, raw contains 74 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 root, 9-1/2" long (115 g) provides about 85 kcal.
Roughly 86% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 13% from protein and 1% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in vegetables and vegetable products on FoodFactly, where the median is 35 kcal per 100 g across 866 foods.
100 g provides 49% of the Daily Value for Vitamin C, 29% of the Daily Value for copper and 17% of the Daily Value for Riboflavin (B2).
These values are for the raw food. Cooking changes the water content and some nutrients, so cooked versions are listed separately below.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 74 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 0.1 g | 0.1% |
| Saturated fat ? | 0.03 g | 0.2% |
| Trans fat Z | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium ? | 40 mg | 2% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 17.2 g | 6% |
| Dietary fiber ? | 4.9 g | 18% |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Protein ? | 2.6 g | 5% |
| Vitamin A ? | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C ? | 44 mg | 49% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.16 mg | 13% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.22 mg | 17% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 0.4 mg | 3% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) ? | 0.38 mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.26 mg | 15% |
| Folate (B9) C | 13 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Calcium ? | 45 mg | 3% |
| Iron ? | 1.2 mg | 6% |
| Magnesium ? | 23 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus ? | 100 mg | 8% |
| Potassium ? | 556 mg | 12% |
| Zinc ? | 0.39 mg | 4% |
| Copper ? | 0.26 mg | 29% |
| Manganese ? | 0.26 mg | 11% |
| Selenium C | 0.7 µg | 1% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 13%
- Carbohydrates 86%
- Fat 1%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein2.6 gabove the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 2 g)
- Fiber4.9 gin the top quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 2.2 g)
- Fat0.1 gin the lowest quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.3 g)
- Saturated fat0.03 gbelow the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.052 g)
- Sodium40 mgabove the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 36 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal3.5 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water79.1 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 0.02 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 0.02 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan ? | 0.02 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine ? | 0.051 g |
| Isoleucine ? | 0.054 g |
| Leucine ? | 0.069 g |
| Lysine ? | 0.094 g |
| Methionine ? | 0.022 g |
| Cystine ? | 0.022 g |
| Phenylalanine ? | 0.047 g |
| Tyrosine ? | 0.029 g |
| Valine ? | 0.055 g |
| Arginine ? | 0.088 g |
| Histidine ? | 0.038 g |
| Alanine ? | 0.054 g |
| Aspartic acid ? | 0.37 g |
| Glutamic acid ? | 0.14 g |
| Glycine ? | 0.16 g |
| Proline ? | 0.14 g |
| Serine ? | 0.06 g |
Individual fatty acids (8)
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 0.014 g |
|---|---|
| SFA 14:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 0.028 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 0.001 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 0.014 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.006 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.002 g |
| MUFA 20:1 ? | 0.002 g |
Carotenoids (7)
| Beta-carotene Z | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene Z | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin Z | 0 µg |
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha Z | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta Z | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water ? | 79.1 g |
|---|---|
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash ? | 0.97 g |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 311 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 0 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 13 µg |
Other forms of Lotus root
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lotus root, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt Cooked | 66 | 1.6 g | 16 g | 0.07 g |
| Lotus root, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt Cooked | 66 | 1.6 g | 16 g | 0.07 g |
| Lotus root, cooked Cooked | 87 | 1.5 g | 15.5 g | 2.6 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
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Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in raw lotus root?
100 g of raw lotus root has 74 kcal. 1 root, 9-1/2" long (115 g): about 85 kcal. 10 slices, 2-1/2" dia (81 g): about 60 kcal.
How much protein is in raw lotus root?
Raw lotus root contains 2.6 g of protein per 100 g (5% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 3 g in 1 root, 9-1/2" long (115 g). About 13% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other vegetables and vegetable products, that is above the median (median 2 g).
How many carbs are in raw lotus root?
Raw lotus root has 17.2 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 4.9 g of fiber.
How much fat is in raw lotus root?
Raw lotus root contains 0.1 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.03 g is saturated (0.2% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does raw lotus root contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin C (49% DV), copper (29% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (17% DV), Vitamin B6 (15% DV) and Thiamin (B1) (13% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in raw lotus root?
100 g contains 40 mg of sodium, 2% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does lotus root have the same nutrition raw and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, lotus root, raw has 74 kcal, while lotus root, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt has 66 kcal. Cooking changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 169250. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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