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Lotus root

Lotus root is a crisp aquatic rhizome commonly sliced and stir-fried, braised, pickled, or added to soups.

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About Lotus root

Lotus root is the edible underwater rhizome of the lotus plant, not a true root. It has pale flesh, a crisp fibrous texture, and a pattern of round air canals visible in cross-section. Fresh slices are stir-fried, braised, simmered in soups, or added to salads and other vegetable dishes.

Its flavour is mild and slightly earthy, with a firm crunch that softens during longer cooking. It is sold fresh, peeled or unpeeled, and also canned, dried, or pickled.

The fresh rhizome is commonly sliced before cooking, revealing the canal pattern. Canned or pickled forms have different firmness and acidity from fresh rhizome, while drying and rehydration alter its appearance, moisture, and handling.

Ingredient type
whole food

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Local names for lotus root

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English

Lotus root

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lotus root (raw)

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Lotus root, cooked

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Lotus root, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt

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Lotus root, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt

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Lotus root(Yeongeun), Blanched

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Lotus root(Yeongeun), Raw

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raw lotus root

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Lotus root nutrition & diet

Lotus root nutritional value

Lotus root, raw

Per 100 g of the edible portion in the recorded food form.

Calories
74kcal
Protein
2.6g
Carbs
17.2g
Fat
0.1g

Reference values for the specific food form shown. Other varieties, brands and preparations can differ.

Portions & preparation

Use the peeled or unpeeled edible rhizome portion specified by the reference, with blemishes and tough ends removed as applicable. Raw, boiled, braised, fried, pickled, and canned forms differ in texture and added ingredients. Record whether the preparation includes syrup, brine, oil, starch coating, or sauce.

Compare the right form: Match the reference to raw, cooked, pickled, or canned lotus-root slices, including peel status and preparation medium.

Diet considerations

Lotus root is a plant-derived rhizome and can fit plant-based diets when plainly prepared. Compatibility changes with broths, stir-fry sauces, fillings, or coatings containing meat, seafood, dairy, eggs, or cereal ingredients. It is a starch-containing vegetable, so its carbohydrate pattern depends on portion and accompanying rice, noodles, or batter.

AI-authored reading notes · Awaiting editorial review. Measured values, where available, have a separate source above.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Typically compatible
  • Vegetarian
    Typically compatible
  • Pescatarian
    Typically compatible
  • Keto
    Depends on the version
  • Paleo
    Typically compatible
  • Low-carb
    Depends on the version
  • Halal
    Not established
  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Vegetarian · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Pescatarian · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Keto · Depends on the version
Compatibility depends on the portion and preparation. A sourced carbohydrate amount for a defined serving is not available.
Paleo · Typically compatible
The plain form fits the conventional paleo food groups. Added ingredients and individual interpretations can differ.
Low-carb · Depends on the version
Compatibility depends on the portion and preparation. A sourced carbohydrate amount for a defined serving is not available.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: USDA FoodData Central — Lotus root, raw ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

Expanded overview, name examples and nutrition notes are database drafts awaiting editorial review. Numeric nutrition values, where shown, have their own source and food-form reference.

The ingredient description and dish connections come from the draft catalogue and may change after review.

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