Lotus Root
* Calorie value is measured per serving weight shown
Nutrition (per 100g)
Common Serving Sizes
How long to burn 70 kcal
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About Lotus Root
A common root vegetable; carbs are relatively obvious.
Health Benefits of Lotus Root
The starch-bearer among root vegetables
Lotus root has ~17.2g carbs and 74 kcal per 100g - high for a vegetable, closer to tubers. If you eat it like an ordinary vegetable in bulk while dieting, carbs add up. Treat it as part of the staple when portioning.
Rich in vitamin C and iron
Lotus root's vitamin C stands out among root vegetables, plus some iron and calcium. Its polyphenols oxidise and turn black in air; cut pieces go in lightly-vinegared water to stay pale.
Raw or cooked, many uses
Raw (cold-tossed) lotus root is crisp and sweet; for soup (pork-bone lotus-root soup is a classic), pick the floury/pink kind; for stir-fry or stuffed lotus root, use the crisp kind. High starch, so rinsing thin slices in water removes surface starch and prevents sticking.