Lotus Root: Nutritional Value And Health Benefits

When we talk about lotus root, a familiar image of the plant appears in your head that beautifully sits on the pond water symbolising beauty and rebirth. But how often do you think about its root that is stretched inside the mud. Lotus root is an edible stem that is often used in Asian cuisine. Many are unaware of the unique health benefit it provides. Lotus root is rich in nutrients, aiding in a lot of health problems like high cholesterol, poor digestion, high blood pressure and more.

Here is everything you need to know from its nutritional value to unique health benefits of lotus root.

Nutritional Value Of Lotus Root

According to Dr Axe, One raw lotus root (about 115 grams) contains approximately:

• Calories: 85.1
• Total Carbohydrates: 19.8 g
• Fibre: 5.6 g
• Total Fat: 0.1 g
• Saturated Fat: 0.03 g
• Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
• Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
• Trans Fat: 0 g
• Protein: 3 g
• Sodium: 46 mg (2% DV*)
• Vitamin C: 50.6 mg (56% DV)
• Copper: 0.3 mg (33% DV)
• Riboflavin: 0.3 mg (23% DV)
• Vitamin B6: 0.3 mg (18% DV)
• Thiamine: 0.2 mg (17% DV)
• Potassium: 639 mg (14% DV)
• Manganese: 0.3 mg (13% DV)
• Phosphorus: 115 mg (9% DV)
• Pantothenic Acid: 0.4 mg (8% DV)
• Iron: 1.3 mg (7% DV)
• Magnesium: 26.4 mg (6% DV)
• Calcium: 51.8 mg (4% DV)
• Folate: 15 mcg (4% DV)

A half-cup serving of boiled lotus root (approximately 60 grams) provides about:

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• Calories: 39.6
• Total Carbohydrates: 9.6 g
• Fibre: 1.9 g
• Sugar: 0.3 g
• Total Fat: 0.04 g
• Saturated Fat: 0.01 g
• Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01 g
• Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01 g
• Trans Fat: 0 g
• Protein: 0.9 g
• Sodium: 27 mg (1% DV*)
• Vitamin C: 16.4 mg (18% DV)
• Copper: 0.1 mg (11% DV)
• Thiamine: 0.1 mg (8% DV)
• Vitamin B6: 0.1 mg (6% DV)
• Potassium: 218 mg (5% DV)
• Manganese: 0.1 mg (4% DV)
• Phosphorus: 46.8 mg (4% DV)
• Iron: 0.5 mg (3% DV)
• Magnesium: 13.2 mg (3% DV)

Lotus Root Health Benefits

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Here are some amazing health benefits one can obtain from lotus root:

• Promotes Glowing Skin
• Boosts Brain Health
• Supports Energy Levels
• Aids Digestion and Weight Management
• Improves Cardiovascular Health
• Boosts Immunity

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