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DLotus Seeds (makhana)
Dried (makhana) · Seeds
Graded D — 54 out of 100, #19 of 20 nuts & seeds. Clean label carries the score (100/100); omega-3 drags it down (1/100).
The short version: Makhana — the puffed snack that's basically protein-forward popcorn.
The catch: USDA SR Legacy reports no fiber or sugar values for dried lotus seeds — omitted, not zero.
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Nutrition facts
Nutrition Facts
Why it scored 54
Each factor is scored 0–100, then combined with the weights shown. Read the full methodology.
Where it ranks
#19 of 20 in Nuts & Seeds. Why per-100-calorie scoring changes everything →
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Questions people ask
Is Lotus Seeds (makhana) healthy?
It grades D — 54 out of 100, #19 of 20 nuts & seeds in our system. Makhana — the puffed snack that's basically protein-forward popcorn.
How many calories are in Lotus Seeds (makhana)?
332 calories per 100g. For context, that is scored per 100 calories here, which is why energy-dense foods can grade lower than you’d expect.
How is the nutrition score for Lotus Seeds (makhana) calculated?
Each factor (protein, fiber, micronutrients, and others depending on the category) is scored 0–100 against a fixed benchmark, then combined with published weights. See the score breakdown above or read the full methodology.