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Lotus Root (Raw)

SR Legacy·Comprehensive Reference Data

Lotus root, raw

Vegetables and Vegetable Products

Macronutrients distribute relatively evenly across protein (2.6g), fat (0.1g), and carbohydrates (17.2g) per 100g. With 74 calories per 100g, Lotus Root (Raw) fits comfortably into calorie-controlled meal plans without sacrificing volume. Sodium is modest at 40mg per 100g, well within limits for heart-healthy eating patterns. Fiber content sits at 4.9g per 100g — not a primary source, but it adds up in combination with other high-fiber foods. Nutritionally broad, Lotus Root (Raw) delivers meaningful amounts of 8 different vitamins and minerals above 10% of daily value.

Calories74KCAL
Protein2.6G
Fat0.1G
Carbs17.2G
Fiber4.9G

Calorie Distribution

80kcal
  • Protein13%2.6 g
  • Fat1%0.1 g
  • Carbs86%17.2 g

Serving Size

g

% Daily Value

per 100g serving · FDA 2020 reference

≤5% low6–19% moderate≥20% good source

Nutrition Facts per 100g

Water79.1G
Energy74.0KCAL
Protein2.6G
Total lipid (fat)0.10G
Carbohydrate, by difference17.2G
Fiber, total dietary4.9G
Cholesterol0MG
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid44.0MG
Thiamin0.16MG
Riboflavin0.22MG
Niacin0.40MG
Vitamin B-60.26MG
Folate, total13.0UG
Vitamin B-120UG
Vitamin A, RAE0UG
Vitamin D (D2 + D3)0UG
Calcium, Ca45.0MG
Iron, Fe1.2MG
Magnesium, Mg23.0MG
Phosphorus, P100MG
Potassium, K556MG
Sodium, Na40.0MG
Zinc, Zn0.39MG
Copper, Cu0.26MG
Manganese, Mn0.26MG
Selenium, Se0.70UG
Energy311kJ
Ash0.97G
Pantothenic acid0.38MG
Folic acid0UG
Folate, food13.0UG
Folate, DFE13.0UG
Retinol0UG
Carotene, beta0UG
Carotene, alpha0UG
Cryptoxanthin, beta0UG
Vitamin A, IU0IU
Lycopene0UG
Lutein + zeaxanthin0UG
Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units0IU
Fatty acids, total saturated0.03G
SFA 14:00G
SFA 16:00.03G
SFA 18:00.001G
Fatty acids, total monounsaturated0.02G
MUFA 16:10.002G
MUFA 18:10.01G
MUFA 20:10.002G
Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated0.02G
PUFA 18:20.01G
PUFA 18:30.006G
Fatty acids, total trans0G
Tryptophan0.02G
Threonine0.05G
Isoleucine0.05G
Leucine0.07G
Lysine0.09G
Methionine0.02G
Cystine0.02G
Phenylalanine0.05G
Tyrosine0.03G
Valine0.06G
Arginine0.09G
Histidine0.04G
Alanine0.05G
Aspartic acid0.37G
Glutamic acid0.14G
Glycine0.16G
Proline0.14G
Serine0.06G
Caffeine0MG
Theobromine0MG

Common Serving Sizes

ServingCalProteinFatCarbs
slices (2-1/2" dia) (81g)602.1g0.1g14g
root (9-1/2" long) (115g)853g0.1g19.8g

Scaled from Lotus Root (Raw)'s per-100g values using USDA portion data.

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Nutrient Highlights

  • Lotus Root (Raw) is a excellent source of Vitamin C (49% DV) — see top foods ranked by Vitamin C
  • Lotus Root (Raw) is a good source of Fiber (18% DV) — see top foods ranked by Fiber
  • Lotus Root (Raw) is a good source of Potassium (12% DV) — see top foods ranked by Potassium

Dietary Considerations

  • With 556mg of potassium per 100g, individuals on a renal diet should moderate their intake of Lotus Root (Raw). See the Kidney Disease & Low-Potassium Diet guide for more.

  • Lotus Root (Raw) is naturally low in sodium at 40mg per 100g, making it compatible with the DASH diet. See the DASH Diet Guide.

  • The antioxidant content of Lotus Root (Raw) supports anti-inflammatory dietary patterns. See the Anti-Inflammatory Diet Guide.

Rankings Among 8,262 USDA Foods

  • Vitamin C: top 4% (#330 of 8,262)
  • Potassium: top 7% (#578 of 8,262)
  • Fiber: top 10% (#826 of 8,262)

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 100g

Calories74
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.10G0%
Cholesterol 0MG0%
Sodium 40.0MG2%
Total Carbohydrate 17.2G6%
Dietary Fiber 4.9G18%
Total Sugars 0
Protein 2.6G5%
Vitamin D 0UG0%
Calcium 45.0MG3%
Iron 1.2MG6%
Potassium 556MG12%

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

Data Source

Data sourced from USDA FoodData Central — SR Legacy. FDC ID: 169250.

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