Vegetable
Whole
Whole lotus root means intact unpeeled joints for transport, storage, and display. This form keeps flesh protected until prep. Choose firm, heavy pieces without soft spots or sour smell. Store cool; do not freeze raw whole roots if you want peak crisp texture after thawing—blanched slices freeze better. Peel and cut just before cooking.
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Nutrition
Typical values per 100 g edible portion. Nutrient names open the reference page.
Nutrition Facts
Per 100 g edible portion
Amount per 100 g
- Total Fat 0.3 g
- Saturated Fat 0.05 g
- Trans Fat 0 g
- Monounsaturated Fat 0.05 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 0.15 g
- Cholesterol 0 mg
- Sodium 21.1 mg
- Salt 0.05 g
- Total Carbohydrate 6.73 g
- Dietary Fibre 2.4 g
- Total Sugars 3.03 g
- Complex / starch 2.03 g
- Protein 1.99 g
- Water 92.3 g
- Energy 35.2 kcal
- Water 92.3 g
- Carbohydrates 6.73 g
- Protein 1.99 g
- Fat 0.3 g
- Saturated Fat 0.05 g
- Monounsaturated Fat 0.05 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 0.15 g
- Omega-3 0.02 g
- Vitamins 74.3 mg
- Vitamin A 15 µg
- Vitamin B1 — Thiamine 0.06 mg
- Vitamin B2 — Riboflavin 0.08 mg
- Vitamin B3 — Niacin 0.62 mg
- Vitamin B5 — Pantothenic Acid 0.31 mg
- Vitamin B6 0.15 mg
- Vitamin B7 — Biotin 1.5 µg
- Vitamin B9 — Folate 30 µg
- Vitamin C 2 mg
- Vitamin E 0.39 mg
- Vitamin K 24.2 µg
- Minerals 407 mg
- Major Minerals 405 mg
- Trace Minerals 1.5 mg
- Iron 1.5 mg
- Salt 0.05 g
Vitamins
vitamin-c: 2 · vitamin-a: 15 · vitamin-b1-thiamine: 0.06 · vitamin-b2-riboflavin: 0.08 · vitamin-b3-niacin: 0.62 · vitamin-b5-pantothenic-acid: 0.31 · vitamin-b6: 0.15 · vitamin-b7-biotin: 1.5 · vitamin-b9-folate: 30 · vitamin-e: 0.39 · vitamin-k: 24.2 ·
Minerals
Whole form averages edible parts as typically consumed.
History
Whole rhizomes moved from ponds to markets as the primary trade form.
Global Asian grocery trade shipped whole and vacuum lotus roots widely.