Calories in Lotus root, cooked
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Lotus root, cooked contains 87 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 slice (10 g) provides about 9 kcal.
Roughly 68% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 26% from fat and 7% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in other vegetables and combinations on FoodFactly, where the median is 46 kcal per 100 g across 135 foods.
100 g provides 29% of the Daily Value for Vitamin C, 23% 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 the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 87 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 2.6 g | 3% |
| Saturated fat C | 0.69 g | 3% |
| Cholesterol C | 2 mg | 0.7% |
| Sodium C | 165 mg | 7% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 15.5 g | 6% |
| Dietary fiber C | 3 g | 11% |
| Total sugars C | 0.49 g | |
| Protein C | 1.5 g | 3% |
| Vitamin A C | 11 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C C | 26.5 mg | 29% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.39 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K C | 2.2 µg | 2% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.12 mg | 10% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.01 mg | 0.8% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.29 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.23 mg | 13% |
| Folate (B9) C | 8 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 24.8 mg | 5% |
| Calcium C | 26 mg | 2% |
| Iron C | 0.87 mg | 5% |
| Magnesium C | 21 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus C | 76 mg | 6% |
| Potassium C | 352 mg | 7% |
| Zinc C | 0.32 mg | 3% |
| Copper C | 0.21 mg | 23% |
| Selenium C | 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 7%
- Carbohydrates 68%
- Fat 26%
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
- Protein1.5 gbelow the median for other vegetables and combinations (median 2 g)
- Fiber3 gabove the median for other vegetables and combinations (median 2.2 g)
- Sugars0.49 gin the lowest quarter of other vegetables and combinations (median 2.4 g)
- Fat2.6 gbelow the median for other vegetables and combinations (median 2.7 g)
- Saturated fat0.69 gbelow the median for other vegetables and combinations (median 0.69 g)
- Sodium165 mgabove the median for other vegetables and combinations (median 138 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal1.8 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water79.2 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 0.92 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.74 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 0.66 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.018 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0.013 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.007 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.017 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.02 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.064 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0.38 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.14 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 0.88 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.085 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.001 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.015 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.014 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 5 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 11 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 79.2 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 8 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 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, 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, raw Raw | 74 | 2.6 g | 17.2 g | 0.1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stewed potatoes Cooked | 103 | 2 g | 16.3 g | 3.4 g |
| Salsify, cooked Cooked | 89 | 2.7 g | 14.9 g | 2.7 g |
| Tomatoes, red, ripe, cooked, stewed Cooked | 79 | 2 g | 13.1 g | 2.7 g |
| Stewed potatoes with tomatoes Cooked | 87 | 1.7 g | 12.9 g | 3.3 g |
| Burdock, cooked Cooked | 100 | 1.6 g | 18.1 g | 2.9 g |
| 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 |
| Vegetables, stew type, cooked, fat added Cooked | 97 | 1.4 g | 15.1 g | 3.6 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 87 kcal. 1 slice (10 g): about 9 kcal. 1 cup (125 g): about 109 kcal.
How much protein is in cooked lotus root?
Cooked lotus root contains 1.5 g of protein per 100 g (3% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.15 g in 1 slice (10 g). About 7% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other other vegetables and combinations, that is below the median (median 2 g).
How many carbs are in cooked lotus root?
Cooked lotus root has 15.5 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 3 g of fiber and 0.49 g of sugars.
How much fat is in cooked lotus root?
Cooked lotus root contains 2.6 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.69 g is saturated (3% 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 (29% DV), copper (23% DV), Vitamin B6 (13% DV) and Thiamin (B1) (10% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cooked lotus root?
100 g contains 165 mg of sodium, 7% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does lotus root have the same nutrition cooked and raw?
No. Per 100 g, lotus root, cooked has 87 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: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. 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: FNDDS (Survey), record 2709936. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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