Calories in Lotus root, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt
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Lotus root, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt contains 66 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 0.5 cup (60 g) provides about 40 kcal.
Roughly 90% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 9% from protein and 0.9% 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 30% of the Daily Value for Vitamin C, 24% of the Daily Value for copper and 13% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B6.
These values are for the cooked food. Raw and other preparations have their own values, listed separately below.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 66 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 0.07 g | 0.1% |
| Saturated fat ? | 0.021 g | 0.1% |
| Trans fat Z | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium ? | 45 mg | 2% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 16 g | 6% |
| Dietary fiber ? | 3.1 g | 11% |
| Total sugars M | 0.5 g | |
| Protein ? | 1.6 g | 3% |
| Vitamin A ? | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C ? | 27.4 mg | 30% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E M | 0.01 mg | 0.1% |
| Vitamin K M | 0.1 µg | 0.1% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.13 mg | 11% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.01 mg | 0.8% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 0.3 mg | 2% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) ? | 0.3 mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.22 mg | 13% |
| Folate (B9) C | 8 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 25.4 mg | 5% |
| Calcium ? | 26 mg | 2% |
| Iron ? | 0.9 mg | 5% |
| Magnesium ? | 22 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus ? | 78 mg | 6% |
| Potassium ? | 363 mg | 8% |
| Zinc ? | 0.33 mg | 3% |
| Copper ? | 0.22 mg | 24% |
| Manganese ? | 0.22 mg | 10% |
| Selenium I | 0.6 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 9%
- Carbohydrates 90%
- Fat 0.9%
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
- Protein1.6 gbelow the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 2 g)
- Fiber3.1 gabove the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 2.2 g)
- Sugars0.5 gin the lowest quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 2.3 g)
- Fat0.07 gin the lowest quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.3 g)
- Saturated fat0.021 gin the lowest quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.052 g)
- Sodium45 mgabove the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 36 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal2.4 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water81.4 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 0.014 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 0.014 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan ? | 0.012 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine ? | 0.031 g |
| Isoleucine ? | 0.033 g |
| Leucine ? | 0.042 g |
| Lysine ? | 0.057 g |
| Methionine ? | 0.014 g |
| Cystine ? | 0.014 g |
| Phenylalanine ? | 0.028 g |
| Tyrosine ? | 0.017 g |
| Valine ? | 0.034 g |
| Arginine ? | 0.053 g |
| Histidine ? | 0.023 g |
| Alanine ? | 0.033 g |
| Aspartic acid ? | 0.22 g |
| Glutamic acid ? | 0.084 g |
| Glycine ? | 0.095 g |
| Proline ? | 0.082 g |
| Serine ? | 0.037 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) ? | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) ? | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 0.01 g |
| SFA 4:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 0.02 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 0.001 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 0.01 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.004 g |
| PUFA 20:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.001 g |
| PUFA 18:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 ? | 0.002 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) ? | 0 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 (11)
| Water ? | 81.4 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol ? | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash ? | 0.91 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 278 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 0 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 8 µg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added Z | 0 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, with salt Cooked | 66 | 1.6 g | 16 g | 0.07 g |
| Lotus root, raw Raw | 74 | 2.6 g | 17.2 g | 0.1 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.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Potatoes, boiled, cooked in skin, skin, without salt Cooked | 78 | 2.9 g | 17.2 g | 0.1 g |
| Potatoes, boiled, cooked in skin, skin, with salt Cooked | 78 | 2.9 g | 17.2 g | 0.1 g |
| Squash, winter, acorn, cooked, baked, without salt Cooked | 56 | 1.1 g | 14.6 g | 0.14 g |
| Squash, winter, acorn, cooked, baked, with salt Cooked | 56 | 1.1 g | 14.6 g | 0.14 g |
| Salsify, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt Cooked | 68 | 2.7 g | 15.4 g | 0.17 g |
| Salsify, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt Cooked | 68 | 2.7 g | 15.4 g | 0.17 g |
| Potatoes, boiled, cooked without skin, flesh, with salt Cooked | 86 | 1.7 g | 20 g | 0.1 g |
| Potatoes, boiled, cooked in skin, flesh, with salt Cooked | 87 | 1.9 g | 20.1 g | 0.1 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in cooked lotus root?
100 g of cooked lotus root has 66 kcal. 0.5 cup (60 g): about 40 kcal. 10 slices, 2-1/2" dia (89 g): about 59 kcal.
How much protein is in cooked lotus root?
Cooked lotus root contains 1.6 g of protein per 100 g (3% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.95 g in 0.5 cup (60 g). About 9% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other vegetables and vegetable products, that is below the median (median 2 g).
How many carbs are in cooked lotus root?
Cooked lotus root has 16 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 3.1 g of fiber and 0.5 g of sugars.
How much fat is in cooked lotus root?
Cooked lotus root contains 0.07 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.021 g is saturated (0.1% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does cooked lotus root contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin C (30% DV), copper (24% DV), Vitamin B6 (13% DV) and Thiamin (B1) (11% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cooked lotus root?
100 g contains 45 mg of sodium, 2% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does lotus root have the same nutrition cooked and raw?
No. Per 100 g, lotus root, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt has 66 kcal, while lotus root, raw has 74 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 168430. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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