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Lotus tubers, raw

Lotus tubers are the edible underground stems of the lotus plant, eaten as a vegetable. The figures here describe them raw. They mainly provide carbohydrate, alongside vitamin C and potassium. Per 100g, raw lotus tubers contain 11g of carbohydrate, 2.1g of protein, 35mg of vitamin C and 400mg of potassium.

Carbohydrate provides energy for the body. Vitamin C supports normal collagen formation and helps the body absorb iron from plant foods, while potassium contributes to normal nerve and muscle function. Raw lotus tubers contain little fat or salt, although preparation and added ingredients can change these amounts. Full nutrient figures are provided in the tables below.

Nutrition per 100g

Nutrient

Per 100g

Energy

51 kcal

Energy

216 kJ

Fat

0.1g

of which saturates

Trace

Carbohydrate

11g

of which sugars

5.5g

Proteine

2.1g

Sale

0.07g

Acqua

85g

Colesterolo

0mg

Vitamins and minerals per 100g

Nutrient

Per 100g

Vitamin A (retinol equivalent)

0µg

Vitamina D

0µg

Vitamina C

35mg

Thiamin (B1)

0.1mg

Riboflavin (B2)

0.1mg

Niacin (B3)

0.3mg

Vitamina B12

0µg

Calcio

27mg

Ferro

1.2mg

Magnesio

16mg

Phosphorus

71mg

Potassio

400mg

Sodio

29mg

Other types of lotus tubers

Food

Calories per 100g

Protein per 100g

Fat per 100g

Fibre per 100g

Lotus tubers, canned, whole contents

15 kcal

0.5g

Trace

–

About these figures

Values are per 100g of the food as described (Literature sources). "Trace" means only a very small amount was found. Nutrients that were not measured are not shown. Salt is calculated from sodium.

Ulteriori letture e riferimenti

  • Public Health England. McCance and Widdowson's The Composition of Foods Integrated Dataset 2021. GOV.UK.

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  • 4 Nov 2026 | Ultima versione
  • 3 Nov 2026 | Pubblicato originariamente