Lotus Root

Lotus Root

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Lotus root is the edible rhizome of the lotus plant, recognized by its distinctive symmetrical holes and crisp, potato-like texture when raw. This vegetable becomes tender yet slightly crunchy when cooked, offering a mild, subtly sweet flavor that adapts well to stir-fries, soups, and pickled dishes in Asian cuisines. Rich in dietary fiber, vitamin C, and minerals like potassium, it provides a gluten-free, low-calorie option that supports digestive health and immune function.

Macro Impact

A 1 cup serving contains 81 calories, 3g protein, 19g carbs, and 0g fat.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 cup (110 g)
Amount per serving
Calories81
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0.1g
0%
Saturated Fat0.0g
0%
Trans Fat0g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.0g
Monounsaturated Fat0.0g
Cholesterol0mg
0%
Sodium44mg
2%
Total Carbohydrate19g
7%
Dietary Fiber5g
19%
Total Sugars3g
Includes Added Sugars0g
0%
Protein3g
Vitamin D0mcg
0%
Calcium50mg
4%
Iron1mg
7%
Potassium612mg
13%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet.

Nutrient Breakdown

Nutrient breakdown based on appropriate daily intake recommendations for a 175lb adult.

Carbs
Total Carbs
19 / 275 g
7%
Fiber
5 / 28 g
19%
Sugars
3 g
Added Sugars
0 / 50 g
0%
Soluble Fiber
2 g
Insoluble Fiber
4 g
Sugar Alcohols
0 g
Xylitol
0 g
Sorbitol
0 g
Other Carbohydrates
10 g
Fat
Total Fat
0 / 78 g
0%
Monounsaturated
0 / 31 g
0%
Polyunsaturated
0 / 23 g
0%
Saturated
0 / 23 g
0%
Trans
0 g
Cholesterol
0 / 300 g
0%
Omega 3
0 / 5 g
0%
Omega 6
0 / 19 g
0%
Omega 9
0 g
Protein
Protein
3 / 80 g
4%
Amino Acids
Histidine
0 / 3 g
1%
Isoleucine
0 / 2 g
4%
Leucine
0 / 3 g
2%
Lysine
0 / 2 g
4%
Methionine
0 / 1 g
2%
Phenylalanine
0 / 2 g
3%
Threonine
0 / 1 g
5%
Tryptophan
0 / 0 g
7%
Valine
0 / 2 g
3%
Arginine
0 g
Cysteine
0 g
Cystine
0 g
Tyrosine
0 g
Alanine
0 g
Aspartic Acid
0 g
Glutamic Acid
0 g
Glycine
0 g
Proline
0 g
Serine
0 g
Vitamins
Thiamine, B1
0 / 1 mg
15%
Riboflavin, B2
0 / 1 mg
20%
Niacin, B3
0 / 15 mg
3%
Pantothenic Acid, B5
0 / 5 mg
8%
Pyridoxine, B6
0 / 1 mg
22%
Biotin, B7
0 / 30 mcg
0%
Cobalamin, B12
0 / 2 mcg
0%
Folate
14 / 400 mcg
4%
Vitamin A
0 / 800 mcg
0%
Vitamin C
48 / 83 mg
59%
Vitamin D
0 / 15 mcg
0%
Vitamin E
0 / 15 mg
0%
Vitamin K
0 / 105 mcg
0%
Minerals
Calcium
50 / 1k mg
5%
Copper
0 / 1 mg
31%
Iron
1 / 13 mg
10%
Magnesium
25 / 370 mg
7%
Manganese
0 / 2 mg
14%
Phosphorous
110 / 700 mg
16%
Potassium
612 / 3k mg
20%
Selenium
1 / 55 mcg
1%
Sodium
44 / 2.3k mg
2%
Zinc
0 / 10 mg
5%
Chromium
0 / 30 mcg
0%
Molybdenum
0 / 45 mcg
0%
Iodine
0 / 150 mcg
0%
Chlorine
0 / 2.3k mg
0%
Other
Ethyl Alcohol
0 g
Water
87 g
Caffeine
0 mg
Choline
0 mg
Taurine
0 mg

References

Data on this page was sourced from a number of official governmental and non-governmental sources, including:

  1. 1.Lotus root, raw. USDA Standard Reference, Legacy. Food ID 169250.
  2. 2.Lotus root, raw. Canadian Nutrient File. Food ID 2118.

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