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How many carbs are in lotus root?
0.5 cup of lotus root contains about 9.6g of carbohydrate, 7.8g net carbs after subtracting 1.9g of fiber, 0.9g of protein, and 40 calories.
Carbs by portion size
| Portion | Total carbs | Fiber | Net carbs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 cup (60g) | 9.6g | 1.9g | 7.8g |
| 10 slices (2-1/2" dia) (89g) | 14.3g | 2.8g | 11.5g |
| 100 grams (100g) | 16g | 3.1g | 12.9g |
Net carbs in lotus root
0.5 cup of lotus root contains 7.8g of net carbs — total carbs (9.6g) minus dietary fiber (1.9g). Net carbs are the carbs your body actually digests and that raise blood glucose. See our guide to net carbs for how this calculation works and when to use it.
Full nutrition for lotus root (per 100g)
- Calories: 66 kcal
- Carbohydrate: 16g
- Dietary fiber: 3.1g
- Sugars: 0.5g
- Protein: 1.6g
- Fat: 0.1g
Reference values from USDA FoodData Central (sr legacy dataset, fdcId 168430). Values are per 100 grams.
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How many carbs are in lotus root?
0.5 cup of lotus root contains about 9.6g of total carbohydrate. After subtracting 1.9g of fiber, the net carbs are about 7.8g.
How many net carbs are in lotus root?
Net carbs in 0.5 cup of lotus root are about 7.8g — that is total carbs (9.6g) minus dietary fiber (1.9g). See our net carbs explainer for the full calculation.
Is lotus root good for diabetics?
Lotus root contains carbohydrates that will raise blood glucose. Whether it fits your meal plan depends on the portion and your overall daily target. Most U.S. diabetes care teams use total carbs (not net) for insulin dosing — see our diabetes carb-counting guide.
Is lotus root keto-friendly?
Whether lotus root fits a keto plan depends on your daily net-carb budget (typically under 20–30g per day). One serving (0.5 cup) provides about 7.8g of net carbs.