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How Many Calories in Lotus Root, Raw?
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Quick reference — common serving sizes
| Amount | Calories | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz (28g) | 21 kcal | 0.7g |
| 100g | 74 kcal | 2.6g |
| 10 slices | 60 kcal | 2.1g |
A lotus root, raw contains 74 calories per 100g. A typical 10 slices (81g) provides about 60 calories. Lotus Root, Raw is low in calories. Accurate tracking starts with weighing portions — a digital kitchen scale removes all the guesswork.
Lotus Root, Raw Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per serving (81g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 74 kcal | 60 kcal |
| Protein | 2.6g | 2.1g |
| Carbohydrates | 17.2g | 13.9g |
| of which Sugars | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| Fat | 0.1g | 0.1g |
| of which Saturates | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| Fibre | 4.9g | 4.0g |
| Sodium | 40.0mg | 32mg |
| Potassium | 556.0mg | 450mg |
| Calcium | 45.0mg | 36mg |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 1.0mg |
| Vitamin C | 44.0mg | 35.6mg |
| Vitamin A | 0.0µg | 0µg |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 1µg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.2mg | 0.2mg |
% of Daily Value (per 100g)
Based on a standard 2,000-calorie reference diet — the same basis used on nutrition labels in the US and UK.
- A good source of fibre (18% DV)
- Low in saturated fat (0% DV)
- Low in sodium (2% DV)
- A good source of potassium (12% DV)
- High in vitamin C (49% DV) — an excellent source
- A good source of riboflavin (B2) (15% DV)
- Calories: 4% DV
- Protein: 5% DV
- Carbohydrates: 6% DV
- Fibre: 18% DV
- Fat: 0% DV
- Saturated fat: 0% DV
- Sodium: 2% DV
- Potassium: 12% DV
- Calcium: 3% DV
- Iron: 7% DV
- Vitamin C: 49% DV
- Vitamin A: 0% DV
- Selenium: 1% DV
- Riboflavin (B2): 15% DV
Useful for tracking lotus root, raw
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Good to know
Cooking method matters here too — boiling can leach some water-soluble vitamins into the cooking water, while steaming or roasting tends to retain more.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many calories in lotus root, raw per 100g?
Lotus Root, Raw contains 74 calories per 100g, based on USDA reference data.
Is lotus root, raw high in calories?
A 10 slices of lotus root, raw (81g) has around 60 calories — roughly 3% of a 2,000-calorie daily intake.
Is lotus root, raw good for weight loss?
At 74 calories per 100g, lotus root, raw is relatively low in calories and can fit well into a weight-loss diet. A 10 slices provides about 60 calories.
How much protein is in lotus root, raw?
Lotus Root, Raw contains 2.6g of protein per 100g.
Is lotus root, raw a good source of fibre?
Yes — lotus root, raw provides 4.9g of fibre per 100g, which is a meaningful contribution toward the commonly cited 28g daily reference intake.
How does lotus root, raw compare to corn, sweet, yellow, canned?
Lotus Root, Raw has 74 calories per 100g, close to corn, sweet, yellow, canned at 74 — 0 calories fewer per 100g. See the full macro breakdown above.
How many servings of lotus root, raw for 20g of protein?
With 2.6g of protein per 100g, you'd need roughly 769g of lotus root, raw to reach 20g of protein
Foods with a similar calorie count
Other vegetables closest to lotus root, raw by calories per 100g:
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lotus Root, Raw (this page) | 74 kcal | 2.6g | 17.2g | 0.1g |
| Corn, Sweet, Yellow, Canned | 74 kcal | 2.2g | 13.0g | 1.4g |
| Winged Bean Leaves, Raw | 74 kcal | 5.8g | 14.1g | 1.1g |
| Corn, Sweet, White, Canned | 74 kcal | 1.7g | 18.6g | 0.4g |
| Silk Nog, Soymilk | 74 kcal | 2.5g | 12.3g | 1.6g |
| Vitasoy Usa Organic Nasoya, Tofu Plus Firm | 74 kcal | 9.2g | 1.7g | 3.4g |
| Corn with Red and Green Peppers, Canned, Solids and Liquids | 75 kcal | 2.3g | 18.2g | 0.6g |
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Nutrition data: USDA FoodData Central (public domain, CC0 1.0). Values are per 100g unless stated.