Nutritional facts of Lotus seeds
Lotus seeds energy chiefly comes from carbohydrates and proteins unlike as in other tree nuts whose high calorific value is mainly because of fats. The seeds are also packed with fiber, vitamins, minerals, and numerous health-promoting antioxidants.
Lotus seeds nutrition profile, dried, value per 100 g.
| Principle | Nutrient Value | Percent of RDA |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 332 Kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 64.47 g | 49% |
| Protein | 15.41 g | 27% |
| Total Fat | 1.97 g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamins | ||
| Folates | 104 μg | 26% |
| Niacin | 1.60 mg | 10% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.851 mg | 17% |
| Pyridoxine | 0.629 mg | 48% |
| Riboflavin | 0.150 mg | 11.5% |
| Thiamin | 0.640 mg | 53% |
| Vitamin A | 50 IU | 1.66% |
| Vitamin C | 0 μg | 0% |
| Electrolytes | ||
| Sodium | 5 mg | <1% |
| Potassium | 1368 mg | 29% |
| Minerals | ||
| Calcium | 163 mg | 16% |
| Copper | 0.350 mg | 39% |
| Iron | 3.53 mg | 44% |
| Magnesium | 210 mg | 52% |
| Manganese | 2.318 mg | 100% |
| Phosphorus | 626 mg | 89% |
| Zinc | 1.05 mg | 9.5% |
