Lotus Root

Enjoy the distinctive fluffy-yet-crunchy texture of this root vegetable. Rich in vitamin C, it retains a satisfying bite even in a hot broth.

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Enjoy the distinctive fluffy-yet-crunchy texture of this root vegetable. Rich in vitamin C, it retains a satisfying bite even in a hot broth.

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Basic Nutrients (per 100g)

Somewhat higher in calories as a root vegetable, but 2g of dietary fiber and its chewy texture make it very filling. Mucin protects the digestive tract.

Calories

66 kcal

Protein

1.9 g

Fat

0.1 g

Carbs

15.5 g

Fiber

2.0 g

Sugars

13.5 g

Minerals (per 100g)

Potassium at 440mg is very high. Calcium 20mg and iron 0.5mg are also present for a mineral profile befitting a root vegetable.

Sodium

24 mg

Salt equiv.

0.1 g

Potassium

440 mg

Calcium

20 mg

Magnesium

16 mg

Phosphorus

74 mg

Iron

0.5 mg

Zinc

0.3 mg

Copper

0.09 mg

Manganese

0.78 mg

Vitamins (per 100g)

Vitamin C at 48mg is exceptional for a root vegetable. A distinctive trait of lotus root is that its vitamin C is relatively heat-stable.

Vitamin A

0 µg

Vitamin D

0.0 µg

Vitamin E

0.6 mg

Vitamin K

0 µg

Vitamin B1

0.10 mg

Vitamin B2

0.01 mg

Vitamin B6

0.09 mg

Vitamin B12

0.0 µg

Vitamin C

48 mg

Niacin

0.4 mg

Folate

14 µg

Pantothenic acid

0.89 mg

Biotin

2.9 µg

Nutrition values are calculated based on the Standard Tables of Food Composition in Japan 2020 (8th Revised Edition) by MEXT. Some seasonings and soups are reference values that include estimates from similar foods.