Lotus is a very good source of vitamin C, potassium and dietary fiber and very low in saturated fat and cholesterol. It also contains B vitamins (especially B6, thiamin, riboflavin), fiber, phosphorus, copper and manganese. The 100g fresh lotus provide only 70 calories, so it is ideal for people who eat a balanced diet.
| Average nutritional analysis 100g Lotus (Diospyrosvirginiana) | ||
| Nutrient element | Price | % RDA |
| Energy | 70 Kcal | 3.5% |
| Carbohydrates | 18.59 g | 14% |
| Proteins | 0.58g | 1% |
| Total Lipids | 0.19 g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Dietary fibers | 3.6 g | 9.5% |
| Vitamins | ||
| Folate | 8 mcg | 2% |
| Choline | 7.6 mg | 1.5% |
| Niacin | 1.8 mg | 1% |
| Riboflavin | 0.020 mg | 1.5% |
| Thiamine | 0.030 mg | 2.5 |
| Vitamin A | 81 IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 7.5 mg | 12.5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.73 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 2.6 mcg | 2% |
| Electrolytes | ||
| Sodium | 1 mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 161 mg | 2.5% |
| Metals | ||
| Calcium | 8 mg | 0.8% |
| Copper | 0.113 mg | 12.5% |
| Ferrun | 0.15 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 9 mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.335 mg | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 17 mg | 4.5% |
| Zinc | 0.11 mg | 1% |
| Phytochemicals | ||
| alpha-Carotene | 0 mcg | — |
| beta-Carotene | 253 mcg | — |
| Lycopene | 159 mcg | |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin | 1447 mcg | |
| Lutein – Zeaxanthin | 834 mcg | — |