The calorie content per 100g of fresh lotus root is about 47 calories.
Each 100 grams of lotus root contains 11.5g of carbohydrates, 1.2g of protein, and 0.2g of fat, and these nutrients can provide the body with 196 kilojoules, or 47 calories, after digestion and absorption by the body.
Lotus root is also rich in vitamin C, calcium, phosphorus, potassium and other minerals and other nutrients, eaten in moderation, can replenish the body needs, promote the body’s metabolism. Compared with other vegetables, the starch content of lotus root is relatively high, but lotus root is rich in dietary fiber, a strong sense of satiety, during weight loss can replace part of the staple food consumption.
If you need to control your weight, you should pay attention to a balanced diet, a variety of foods reasonably collocation, in the control of the overall calorie intake on the basis of a moderate amount of exercise is better.