Sacred Lotus · Nelumbo nucifera

Lotus root, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt

Nutrition facts per 100 g · edible portion

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66 kcal Calories

1.6 g Protein

16.0 g Carbs

0.1 g Fat

Very good nutrient density 38/100

How many beneficial nutrients Lotus root, cooked, boiled, drained, without 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, without salt come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.

66 kcal / serving

90% from carbs

Carbs 90%

16.0 g per serving
Fat 1%

0.1 g per serving
Protein 9%

1.6 g per serving

What Lotus root, cooked, boiled, drained, without 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).

Vitamin C30% Copper24% Vitamin B613% Dietary Fiber11% Thiamin (B1)11% Manganese10%

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	6%
Dietary Fiber	3.1 g	11%
Total Sugars	0.5 g	—

Fats & Fatty Acids	Amount	% DV
Total Fat	0.1 g	0%
Saturated Fat	0.0 g	0%
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	—
Butyric Acid	0.0 mg	—
Caproic Acid	0.0 mg	—
Caprylic Acid	0.0 mg	—
Capric Acid	0.0 mg	—
Lauric Acid	0.0 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	—
Erucic Acid	0.0 mg	—
Linoleic Acid	10.0 mg	—
Arachidonic Acid	0.0 mg	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0.0 mg	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0.0 mg	—

Protein & Amino Acids	Amount	% DV
Protein	1.6 g	3%
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	0%
Vitamin C	27.4 mg	30%
Vitamin D	0.0 mcg	0%
Vitamin E	0.0 mg	0%
Vitamin K	0.1 mcg	0%
Thiamin (B1)	0.1 mg	11%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.0 mg	1%
Niacin (B3)	0.3 mg	2%
Vitamin B6	0.2 mg	13%
Folate (B9)	8.0 mcg	2%
Vitamin B12	0.0 mcg	0%
Pantothenic Acid (B5)	0.3 mg	6%
Choline	25.4 mg	5%

Minerals	Amount	% DV
Calcium	26.0 mg	2%
Iron	0.9 mg	5%
Magnesium	22.0 mg	5%
Phosphorus	78.0 mg	6%
Potassium	363.0 mg	8%
Sodium	45.0 mg	2%
Zinc	0.3 mg	3%
Copper	0.2 mg	24%
Manganese	0.2 mg	10%
Selenium	0.6 mcg	1%

Sterols	Amount	% DV
Cholesterol	0.0 mg	0%
Phytosterols	~	—

Other	Amount	% DV
Alcohol	0.0 g	—
Caffeine	0.0 mg	—
Theobromine	0.0 mg	—
Ash	0.9 g	—

About Lotus root, cooked, boiled, drained, without 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, without salt?

There are 66 calories in 100 g of Lotus root, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt, or about 59 calories in 10 slices (2-1/2" dia) (89 g).

How much protein is in Lotus root, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt?

Lotus root, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt contains 1.6 g of protein per 100 g.

How many carbs are in Lotus root, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt?

Lotus root, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt has 16.0 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.

How much fat is in Lotus root, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt?

Lotus root, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt provides 0.1 g of total fat per 100 g.

What is Lotus root, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt a good source of?

Lotus root, cooked, boiled, drained, without 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.