What nutrients does lotus root provide?

Lotus root is rich in vitamin C, potassium, and dietary fiber.

How do I prepare lotus root?

Peel, slice, and stir-fry with your choice of vegetables and seasonings.

Yes, it's made entirely from plant-based ingredients.

Vegetables

A delicious stir-fry featuring crispy lotus root and fresh vegetables, rich in flavor and nutrients.

Per 100 g

70 kcal

1 cup

70 kcal

(100 g)

Protein	Carbs	Fat
2 g / 100g	16 g / 100g	0.1 g / 100g

Where the calories come from

Protein 11% · Carbs 88% · Fat 1%

Share of energy: 4 kcal per gram of protein and carbs, 9 kcal per gram of fat.

1 cup (100 g, 70 kcal) is 4% of a 2,000 kcal day. 2,000 kcal is the reference day used on nutrition labels, not a personal target.
Burning 1 cup takes about 17 min of brisk walking. Estimate for a 70 kg adult walking briskly (about 4 kcal a minute).

Lotus Root Stir-Fry is number 3 of 6 by calories per 100 g, lowest first. The similar foods average 76 kcal per 100 g.

Food	kcal / 100 g	Protein / 100 g
Savory Sautéed Spinach	23	3 g
Beet Greens Stir-Fry	35	2.5 g
Lotus Root Stir-Fry	70	2 g
Roasted Sweet Potato Wedges	90	2 g
Zesty Lime Chili Corn	110	3 g
Sriracha Lime Brussels Sprouts	120	3 g

Nutrition data updated June 12, 2026.

9/10

Low in calories and high in vegetables, supporting weight loss efforts.

What nutrients does lotus root provide?: Lotus root is rich in vitamin C, potassium, and dietary fiber.
How do I prepare lotus root?: Peel, slice, and stir-fry with your choice of vegetables and seasonings.
Is this dish vegan?: Yes, it's made entirely from plant-based ingredients.

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