1 piece (medium) of Lotus halva (40 g) has 192 calories. That works out to 480 calories per 100 g. It contains 20.8 g of carbs, 2.6 g of protein, 10.4 g of fat and 1 g of fiber. Its 0.1 mg of Copper covers 11% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 65 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.

Lotus halva Nutrition Facts

Selected: 100 g

480

KCAL / 100G

Carbs

52g

· 19% DV

Protein

6.5g

· 13% DV

Fat

26g

· 33% DV

Fiber

2.5g

· 9% DV

DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.

Calories come from: Carbs 44% · Protein 6% · Fat 50%

Lotus halva Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamins

Vitamin E

1.2mg · 8% DV

Biotin

2µg · 7% DV

0.07mg · 6% DV

0.05mg · 4% DV

Minerals

Phosphorus

110mg · 16% DV

Iron

2mg · 11% DV

Magnesium

45mg · 11% DV

Zinc

1mg · 9% DV

How Nutritious Is Lotus halva?

Nutrient density

Low

22/ 100

How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.

Satiety score

Low

22/ 100

An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.

Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.

Lotus halva Glycemic Index

GLYCEMIC INDEX

High

0 Low5570100

GLYCEMIC LOAD

High

Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.

How to Burn Off Lotus halva

To burn the 480 calories in 100 g:

🚶

119min

Walking (5 km/h)

🏃

49min

Running (8 km/h)

🚴

65min

Cycling

🏊

56min

Swimming

Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.

Is Lotus halva Processed?

NOVA 3

Processed

1. Unprocessed

2. Minimally Processed

3. Processed

4. Ultra-Processed

NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.

Does Lotus halva Contain Allergens?

Contains these allergens:

Gluten yes

Dairy free

Eggs free

Peanuts free

Tree nuts free

Fish free

Soy yes

Sesame free

Which Diets Is Lotus halva Good For?

Vegan

— Not suitable

Vegetarian

✓ Suitable

Gluten-Free

— Not suitable

Dairy-Free

— Not suitable

Mediterranean

— Not suitable

Paleo

— Not suitable

Whole30

— Not suitable

DASH

— Not suitable

Keto

— Not suitable

Low FODMAP

— Not suitable

Lotus halva Fat Profile

SATURATED

7.5g

MONOUNSATURATED

10.5g

POLYUNSATURATED

7.2g

⚖️

Omega 6:3 ratio 35:1

Above the ideal 4:1 (35:1).

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lotus halva

How many calories are in Lotus halva?

Lotus halva contains 480 calories per 100 g. It provides 26 g of fat and 52 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.

Is Lotus halva suitable for vegetarians?

Yes, Lotus halva is suitable for vegetarian, omnivore, and flexitarian diets. However, it contains gluten and soy, so it is not suitable for people with these allergies.

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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.

· Last updated: September 23, 2026