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Lotus Seeds has a low glycemic index of 28 (typical range 22 to 35). A serving of 1 oz (28 g) has a glycemic load of 1, which is low. Per 100 g it provides 89 calories, 4.1 g protein, 17.3 g carbohydrate (0 g fiber, 0 g sugars) and 0.5 g fat.
Serving used for glycemic load: 1 oz (28 g).
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 89 kcal | 25 kcal |
| Protein | 4.1 g | 1.2 g |
| Carbohydrate | 17.3 g | 4.8 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fat | 0.5 g | 0.1 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.1 g | 0 g |
| Sodium | 1 mg | 0 mg |
| Potassium | 367 mg | 103 mg |
Other nuts & seeds with a lower glycemic load per serving:
| Food | GI | GL / serving |
|---|---|---|
| Sunflower Seeds | 15 | 0 |
| Watermelon Seeds | 10 | 0 |
| Peanuts | 14 | 0 |
| Sesame Seeds | 10 | 0 |
| Chia Seeds | 1 | 0 |
Lotus Seeds has a glycemic index of 28, which is low (low is 55 or under, high is 70 or over). The glycemic load of a 1 oz (28 g) serving is 1, which is low.
Glycemic load is the better guide, because it accounts for portion size. A serving of lotus seeds has a glycemic load of 1 (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 Seeds has 89 calories per 100 g, and about 25 calories in a 1 oz (28 g) serving.
Lotus Seeds 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, “Seeds, lotus seeds, raw” (FDC 168591). 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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