Lotus Seeds

Lotus Seeds

EverydayDried

Lotus seeds are the seeds of the lotus plant, typically consumed in dried form. These seeds are often used in Asian cuisine, particularly in desserts, soups, and savory dishes after being rehydrated. Lotus seeds are a good source of complex carbohydrates and protein, while also providing various minerals like magnesium and phosphorus. They possess a mildly sweet, slightly nutty flavor and a starchy texture when cooked.

Macro Impact

A 1 oz serving contains 104 calories, 5g protein, 20g carbs, and 1g fat.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 oz (28.35 g)
Amount per serving
Calories104
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0.6g
1%
Saturated Fat0.1g
1%
Trans Fat0g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.4g
Monounsaturated Fat0.1g
Cholesterol0mg
0%
Sodium1mg
0%
Total Carbohydrate20g
7%
Dietary Fiber2g
8%
Total Sugars0.6g
Includes Added Sugars0g
0%
Protein5g
Vitamin D0mcg
0%
Calcium52mg
4%
Iron1mg
6%
Potassium430mg
9%

* 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
20 / 275 g
7%
Fiber
2 / 28 g
8%
Sugars
1 g
Added Sugars
0 / 50 g
0%
Soluble Fiber
1 g
Insoluble Fiber
2 g
Sugar Alcohols
0 g
Xylitol
0 g
Sorbitol
0 g
Other Carbohydrates
0 g
Fat
Total Fat
1 / 78 g
1%
Monounsaturated
0 / 31 g
0%
Polyunsaturated
0 / 23 g
2%
Saturated
0 / 23 g
0%
Trans
0 g
Cholesterol
0 / 300 g
0%
Omega 3
0 / 5 g
0%
Omega 6
0 / 19 g
2%
Omega 9
0 g
Protein
Protein
5 / 80 g
6%
Amino Acids
Histidine
0 / 3 g
4%
Isoleucine
0 / 2 g
15%
Leucine
0 / 3 g
12%
Lysine
0 / 2 g
13%
Methionine
0 / 1 g
7%
Phenylalanine
0 / 2 g
12%
Threonine
0 / 1 g
20%
Tryptophan
0 / 0 g
21%
Valine
0 / 2 g
15%
Arginine
0 g
Cysteine
0 g
Cystine
0 g
Tyrosine
0 g
Alanine
0 g
Aspartic Acid
1 g
Glutamic Acid
1 g
Glycine
0 g
Proline
0 g
Serine
0 g
Vitamins
Thiamine, B1
0 / 1 mg
18%
Riboflavin, B2
0 / 1 mg
4%
Niacin, B3
1 / 15 mg
3%
Pantothenic Acid, B5
0 / 5 mg
5%
Pyridoxine, B6
0 / 1 mg
15%
Biotin, B7
0 / 30 mcg
0%
Cobalamin, B12
0 / 2 mcg
0%
Folate
33 / 400 mcg
8%
Vitamin A
1 / 800 mcg
0%
Vitamin C
0 / 83 mg
0%
Vitamin D
0 / 15 mcg
0%
Vitamin E
0 / 15 mg
0%
Vitamin K
0 / 105 mcg
0%
Minerals
Calcium
52 / 1k mg
5%
Copper
0 / 1 mg
12%
Iron
1 / 13 mg
9%
Magnesium
66 / 370 mg
18%
Manganese
1 / 2 mg
36%
Phosphorous
197 / 700 mg
28%
Potassium
430 / 3k mg
14%
Selenium
0 / 55 mcg
0%
Sodium
1 / 2.3k mg
0%
Zinc
0 / 10 mg
3%
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
1 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.Seeds, lotus seeds, raw. USDA Standard Reference, Legacy. Food ID 168591.
  2. 2.Seeds, lotus seeds, raw. Canadian Nutrient File. Food ID 2615.

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