Table 2 Nutritional profile and bioactive compounds in various parts of Nelumbo nucifera
Part of plant | Water (g/100Â g) | Calories (kcal/100Â g) | Protein (g/100Â g) | Dietary fiber (g/100Â g) | Fat (g/100Â g) | Carbohydrates (g/100Â g) | Sodium (mg/100Â g) | Vitamins & minerals | Notable compounds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Lotus rhizome, raw | 79.1 | 311 | 2.6 | 4.9 | 0.1 | 17.2 | 40 | Rich in B vitamins, vitamin C, potassium, magnesium | Flavonoids, alkaloids |
Lotus rhizome, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt | 81.4 | 66 | 1.58 | 3.1 | 0.07 | 16 | 281 | Rich in B vitamins, potassium, magnesium, high in vitamin C, iron | Flavonoids, alkaloids |
Lotus rhizome, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt | 81.4 | 66 | 1.58 | 3.1 | 0.07 | 16 | 45 | Rich in B vitamins, vitamin C, iron, potassium, magnesium | Flavonoids, polyphenols |
Seeds, lotus seeds, raw | 77 | 89 | 4.13 | / | 0.53 | 17.3 | 1 | Contains iron, calcium | Ascorbic acid, calcium oxalate |
Seeds, lotus seeds, dried | 14.2 | 332 | 15.4 | / | 1.97 | 64.5 | 5 | Rich in calcium, vitamin C | Flavonoids, quercetin |