Lotus root

About this record

Lotus root is listed here under Vegetables, with the preparation “Raw”, from the source record “Lotus root, raw”. 27 of 34 nutrients have a value per 100 g (missing here: Iodine, Vitamin A (RAE / retinol equivalent), Vitamin K (phylloquinone), Biotin (B7), Choline; missing is never shown as zero). Values are copied unchanged from the source.

Where it ranks

• Potassium: 58th of 779 foods with a value (556 mg per 100 g)
• Copper: 153rd of 744 foods with a value (0.257 mg per 100 g)
• Thiamin (B1): 158th of 743 foods with a value (0.16 mg per 100 g)
• Vitamin C: 69th of 306 foods with a value (44 mg per 100 g)
• Vitamin B6: 212th of 728 foods with a value (0.258 mg per 100 g)

Positions are among non-dried foods in our data that have a value for that nutrient.

Other preparation in the data: Boiled

Source record: Lotus root, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt. A separate record with its own values, not merged with the one above.

Sources and limitations

• Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy: “Lotus root, raw” (release 2018-04 (CSV)); Canadian Nutrient File (Health Canada): “Lotus root, raw” (release 2026 (14th edition, May 2026)).
• Amounts are per 100 g of the food as described by the record, in the units shown. The category and display name are assigned automatically and are being reviewed (About our data).
• Values are typical for the record and vary with variety, season and processing.
• Not medical advice; no recommended intakes are shown.

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