Lotus Root has a low glycemic index of 35 (typical range 30 to 42). A serving of 10 slices (2-1/2" dia) (81 g) has a glycemic load of 4, which is low. Per 100 g it provides 74 calories, 2.6 g protein, 17.2 g carbohydrate (4.9 g fiber, 0 g sugars) and 0.1 g fat.
Serving used for glycemic load: 10 slices (2-1/2" dia) (81 g).
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 74 kcal | 60 kcal |
| Protein | 2.6 g | 2.1 g |
| Carbohydrate | 17.2 g | 14 g |
| Fiber | 4.9 g | 4 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fat | 0.1 g | 0.1 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sodium | 40 mg | 32 mg |
| Potassium | 556 mg | 450 mg |
Other vegetables with a lower glycemic load per serving:
| Food | GI | GL / serving |
|---|---|---|
| Celeriac | 15 | 2 |
| Carrot | 39 | 2 |
| Shallot | 10 | 1 |
| Onion | 10 | 1 |
| Brussels Sprouts | 15 | 1 |
Lotus Root has a glycemic index of 35, which is low (low is 55 or under, high is 70 or over). The glycemic load of a 10 slices (2-1/2" dia) (81 g) serving is 4, which is low.
Glycemic load is the better guide, because it accounts for portion size. A serving of lotus root has a glycemic load of 4 (low). Eating it with protein, fat or fiber slows absorption further. This is general information, not medical advice; people with diabetes should follow their clinician's guidance.
Lotus Root has 74 calories per 100 g, and about 60 calories in a 10 slices (2-1/2" dia) (81 g) serving.
Lotus Root is NOVA group 1: unprocessed or minimally processed.
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Open the free web appGlycemic index: NutriOptio's reference table, compiled from the University of Sydney GI database and the international tables of glycemic index and glycemic load; the range reflects variation across studies, ripeness and preparation. Nutrition: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, “Lotus root, raw” (FDC 169250). Glycemic load = GI × available carbohydrate (carbohydrate minus fiber) per serving ÷ 100. Nutri-Score computed with the 2017 general-food algorithm. NOVA group 1 follows from the NOVA definition: a whole food, only cleaned, dried or cooked.
General information, not medical advice.
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