Lotus root (raw) nutrition facts

Nelumbo nucifera

100 grams of lotus root, raw contain 74 calories, 2.6 g of protein, 17 g of carbohydrates and 0.1 g of fat. It is an excellent source of vitamin C (49% DV) and copper (29% DV). Most of its calories (86%) come from carbs.

Nutrition Facts
Calories74
% Daily Value*
Total fat 0.1 g0%
Saturated fat 0.03 g0%
Trans fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg0%
Sodium 40 mg2%
Total carbohydrate 17.2 g6%
Dietary fiber 4.9 g18%
Protein 2.6 g5%
Vitamin D 0 µg0%
Calcium 45 mg3%
Iron 1.16 mg6%
Potassium 556 mg12%

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Calorie breakdown

Protein 13%Carbs 86%Fat 1%
74calories
2.6 gprotein
17.2 gcarbs
0.1 gfat

Values shown for 100 g.

Rich in

  • Vitamin C49%
  • Copper29%
  • Dietary fiber18%
  • Riboflavin (B2)17%
  • Vitamin B615%
  • Thiamin (B1)13%

% Daily Value per 100 g

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Full nutrient profile

Amounts per 100 g. Change the serving size in the label above.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% DV
Vitamin D0 µg0%
Vitamin A0 µg0%
Vitamin C44 mg49%
Thiamin (B1)0.16 mg13%
Riboflavin (B2)0.22 mg17%
Niacin (B3)0.4 mg3%
Pantothenic acid (B5)0.38 mg8%
Vitamin B60.26 mg15%
Folate13 µg3%
Vitamin B120 µg0%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% DV
Calcium45 mg3%
Iron1.16 mg6%
Potassium556 mg12%
Magnesium23 mg5%
Phosphorus100 mg8%
Zinc0.39 mg4%
Copper0.26 mg29%
Manganese0.26 mg11%
Selenium0.7 µg1%

Fats

NutrientAmount% DV
Saturated fat0.03 g0%
Trans fat0 g-
Monounsaturated fat0.02 g-
Polyunsaturated fat0.02 g-

Other

NutrientAmount% DV
Water79.1 g-
Caffeine0 mg-

How it compares to other vegetables and vegetable products

Per 100 gLotus root (raw)Category averageDifference
Calories7463.7+16%
Protein2.6 g2.82 g-8%
Total carbohydrate17.2 g12.5 g+38%
Total fat0.1 g1.01 g-90%
Dietary fiber4.9 g3 g+63%
Sodium40 mg157 mg-75%

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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, FDC ID 169250. Daily Values are based on FDA reference amounts for a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrient content can vary by variety, growing conditions and preparation.