Sacred Lotus · Nelumbo nucifera
Lotus root, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt
Nutrition facts per 100 g · edible portion
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Good nutrient density 35/100
How many beneficial nutrients Lotus root, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt delivers for its calories — scored across 24 vitamins, minerals, protein and fiber, minus saturated fat and sodium. See the most nutrient-dense foods.
Caloric ratio
Where the calories in Lotus root, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.
90% from carbs
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Carbs 90%16.0 g per serving
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Fat 1%0.1 g per serving
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Protein 9%1.6 g per serving
What Lotus root, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt is a good source of
Stand-out nutrients per 100 g, by share of your Daily Value. Bold figures are an excellent source (20%+ DV).
Full nutrition breakdown
- Beneficial
- Moderate
- Limit
- Neutral
Bars are shaded by how a high amount affects your diet — green for nutrients to seek out (fiber, protein, vitamins), red for those best kept low (saturated fat, sodium, cholesterol), neutral where it depends. Each bar shows the % of your Daily Value per serving.
| Carbohydrates | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 16.0 g | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.1 g |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 0.1 g | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | — |
| Trans Fat | 0.0 g | — |
| Omega-3 Fatty Acids | 4.0 mg | — |
| Omega-6 Fatty Acids | 10.0 mg | — |
| Myristic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Palmitic Acid | 20.0 mg | — |
| Stearic Acid | 1.0 mg | — |
| Palmitoleic Acid | 1.0 mg | — |
| Oleic Acid | 10.0 mg | — |
| Gadoleic Acid | 2.0 mg | — |
| Linoleic Acid | 10.0 mg | — |
| Protein & Amino Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 1.6 g | |
| Histidine | 23.0 mg | — |
| Isoleucine | 33.0 mg | — |
| Leucine | 42.0 mg | — |
| Lysine | 57.0 mg | — |
| Methionine | 14.0 mg | — |
| Phenylalanine | 28.0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 31.0 mg | — |
| Tryptophan | 12.0 mg | — |
| Valine | 34.0 mg | — |
| Alanine | 33.0 mg | — |
| Arginine | 53.0 mg | — |
| Aspartic Acid | 223.0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 14.0 mg | — |
| Glutamic Acid | 84.0 mg | — |
| Glycine | 95.0 mg | — |
| Proline | 82.0 mg | — |
| Serine | 37.0 mg | — |
| Tyrosine | 17.0 mg | — |
| Vitamins | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 0.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin C | 27.4 mg | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin E | ~ | — |
| Vitamin K | ~ | — |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.1 mg | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.0 mg | |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.3 mg | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2 mg | |
| Folate (B9) | 8.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.0 mcg | |
| Pantothenic Acid (B5) | 0.3 mg | |
| Choline | 25.4 mg |
| Minerals | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 26.0 mg | |
| Iron | 0.9 mg | |
| Magnesium | 22.0 mg | |
| Phosphorus | 78.0 mg | |
| Potassium | 363.0 mg | |
| Sodium | 281.0 mg | |
| Zinc | 0.3 mg | |
| Copper | 0.2 mg | |
| Manganese | 0.2 mg | |
| Selenium | 0.6 mcg |
| Sterols | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 0.0 mg | |
| Phytosterols | ~ | — |
| Other | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | ~ | — |
| Caffeine | ~ | — |
| Theobromine | ~ | — |
| Ash | 0.9 g | — |
About Lotus root, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt
The sacred lotus (Nelumbo nucifera), also called the Indian or Asian lotus, is a striking aquatic plant whose every part is edible and beloved across Asian cooking. Its crisp underwater rhizome, the lotus root, is the best known, with a mild, sweet, slightly nutty flavor and a pretty lacework of holes running through its ivory flesh. The plant also gives nutritious lotus seeds and tender young leaves.
Lotus root is low in calories and a good source of fiber, vitamin C, potassium, and B vitamins, and it stays pleasantly crunchy when cooked. It is sliced into stir-fries, soups, and braises, deep-fried into chips, pickled, or stuffed, while the seeds are eaten roasted, candied, or ground into a paste for sweets, and the leaves are used to wrap rice. Choose firm, unblemished lotus root, and store it in the refrigerator, since the cut flesh darkens quickly once exposed to air.
Source: USDA FoodData Central & FooDB. Values are per 100 g, edible portion.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Lotus root, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt?
There are 66 calories in 100 g of Lotus root, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt, or about 59 calories in 10 slices (2-1/2" dia) (89 g).
How much protein is in Lotus root, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt?
Lotus root, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt contains 1.6 g of protein per 100 g.
How many carbs are in Lotus root, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt?
Lotus root, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt has 16.0 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.
How much fat is in Lotus root, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt?
Lotus root, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt provides 0.1 g of total fat per 100 g.
What is Lotus root, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt a good source of?
Lotus root, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt is an excellent source of Vitamin C (30% DV) and Copper (24% DV) and a good source of Vitamin B6, Dietary Fiber, Thiamin (B1) and Manganese (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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