A small piece of edible lotus root contains about 60-70 calories, a medium-sized lotus root contains about 90 calories, and a large lotus root contains about 160- 170 calories. Lotus root contains about 70-80 calories per 100g.

lotus root

Lotus root, also known as lotus root, belongs to the lotus family and the rhizome of the lotus family. Lotus root is slightly sweet and crisp, and can be eaten raw or cooked. It is one of the common dishes.

Lotus root is planted in Jiangsu, Anhui, Hubei, Shandong, Henan, Hebei and other places in China. Lotus root is an important agricultural cash crop in planting area.

Lotus root contains starch, protein, asparagine, vitamin C and oxidase with high sugar content. Lotus root can be used as both fruit and delicious.