Calories in
seeds, lotus seeds, raw
89 kcal per 100 g Seeds, lotus seeds, raw contains 89 calories per 100 grams, or about 25 calories per oz. Per 100 g it provides 4.1 g protein, 17.3 g carbohydrate and 0.5 g fat.
By calories that splits 76% carbohydrate, 18% protein, 5% fat.
Calories in a typical serving
Per-100 g figures are useful for comparison but nobody eats 100 g of anything on purpose. These are the USDA's own household measures.
| Serving | Grams | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 oz | 28.4 g | 25 | 1.2 g | 4.9 g | 0.2 g |
Full nutrition, per 100 g and per oz
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per oz |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 89 kcal | 25 kcal |
| Protein | 4.1 g | 1.2 g |
| Total fat | 0.5 g | 0.2 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.1 g | 0.0 g |
| Carbohydrate | 17.3 g | 4.9 g |
| Sodium | 1.0 mg | 0.3 mg |
| Potassium | 367.0 mg | 104.2 mg |
| Calcium | 44.0 mg | 12.5 mg |
| Iron | 1.0 mg | 0.3 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.0 mg | 0.0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 1.0 µg | 0.3 µg |
| Cholesterol | 0.0 mg | 0.0 mg |
| Water | 77.0 g | 21.9 g |
USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (FDC ID 168591). A dash means the nutrient was not measured for this item, which is not the same as zero.
How seeds, lotus seeds, raw compares
Among the 37 nut and seed products items on this site, seeds, lotus seeds, raw ranks 36 of 37 by calorie density, against a category average of 450 kcal per 100 g — so it is about 80% less calorie-dense than typical for its group.
It carries 4.6 g of protein per 100 calories, so it is not a meaningful protein source.
To burn off one oz (25 kcal), a 70 kg adult would walk for roughly 5 minutes — see the walking calculation on our sister site, or pick a different activity. Treat that as a sense of scale rather than a rule: eating and moving are not a simple ledger.
Questions
How many calories are in seeds, lotus seeds, raw?
Seeds, lotus seeds, raw contains 89 calories per 100 g, which works out to about 25 calories per oz. It also provides 4.1 g of protein, 17.3 g of carbohydrate and 0.5 g of fat per 100 g.
What is the macro breakdown of seeds, lotus seeds, raw?
By calories, seeds, lotus seeds, raw is roughly 76% carbohydrate, 18% protein and 5% fat. That makes it a predominantly carbohydrate-based food.
How long does it take to burn off a oz?
About 5 minutes of ordinary walking for a 70 kg adult (MET 4.0). That is a rough guide for scale, not a prescription — appetite and activity interact in ways a simple subtraction does not capture.
Is this figure exact for the seeds, lotus seeds, raw I bought?
No. These are USDA reference values, averaged across samples. Real foods vary with variety, ripeness, growing conditions, cut, brand and how they were cooked — 10–20% either way is normal. Use them for planning, not precision.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy — public domain. Full USDA description: "Seeds, lotus seeds, raw". General information only — not medical or nutrition advice. Values are averages for a food type and vary by brand, ripeness and preparation.