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Lemongrass nutrition: calories, carbs, GI, protein, fiber, fats

Lemon grass (citronella), raw
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams

Important nutritional characteristics for Lemongrass

Lemongrass
Calories ⓘ Calories per 100-gram serving 99
Net Carbs ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols 25.31 grams
Serving Size ⓘ Serving sizes are taken from FDA's Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed (RACCs) 1 tbsp (4.8 grams)
Acidity (Based on PRAL) ⓘ PRAL (Potential renal acid load) is calculated using a formula. On the PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower the negative value, the higher the alkalinity of the food. 0 is neutral. -13 (alkaline)
Oxalates ⓘ https://www.jnmhs.com/journal-article-file/16938 48mg
TOP 7% Iron ⓘHigher in Iron content than 93% of foods
TOP 8% Potassium ⓘHigher in Potassium content than 92% of foods
TOP 19% Magnesium ⓘHigher in Magnesium content than 81% of foods
TOP 25% Manganese ⓘHigher in Manganese content than 75% of foods
TOP 26% Folate, food ⓘHigher in Folate, food content than 74% of foods

Lemongrass calories (kcal)

Serving Size Calories Weight
Calories in 100 grams 99
Calories in 1 cup 66 67 g
Calories in 1 tbsp 5 4.8 g

Mineral coverage chart

Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium Choline 20% 307% 43% 44% 64% 1% 61% 89% 682% 4% 0%
Calcium: 65 mg of 1,000 mg 7%
Iron: 8.17 mg of 8 mg 102%
Magnesium: 60 mg of 420 mg 14%
Phosphorus: 101 mg of 700 mg 14%
Potassium: 723 mg of 3,400 mg 21%
Sodium: 6 mg of 2,300 mg 0%
Zinc: 2.23 mg of 11 mg 20%
Copper: 0.266 mg of 1 mg 30%
Manganese: 5.224 mg of 2 mg 227%
Selenium: 0.7 µg of 55 µg 1%
Choline: 0 mg of 550 mg 0%

Mineral chart - relative view

Iron
8.17 mg
TOP 7%
Potassium
723 mg
TOP 8%
Magnesium
60 mg
TOP 19%
Manganese
5.224 mg
TOP 25%
Copper
0.266 mg
TOP 26%
Calcium
65 mg
TOP 29%
Zinc
2.23 mg
TOP 37%
Phosphorus
101 mg
TOP 64%
Selenium
0.7 µg
TOP 86%
Sodium
6 mg
TOP 89%

Vitamin coverage chart

Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 9% 17% 32% 21% 3% 19% 57% 0% 0%
Vitamin A: 6 IU of 5,000 IU 0%
Vitamin E : 0 mg of 15 mg 0%
Vitamin D: 0 µg of 10 µg 0%
Vitamin C: 2.6 mg of 90 mg 3%
Vitamin B1: 0.065 mg of 1 mg 5%
Vitamin B2: 0.135 mg of 1 mg 10%
Vitamin B3: 1.101 mg of 16 mg 7%
Vitamin B5: 0.05 mg of 5 mg 1%
Vitamin B6: 0.08 mg of 1 mg 6%
Folate: 75 µg of 400 µg 19%
Vitamin B12: 0 µg of 2 µg 0%
Vitamin K: 0 µg of 120 µg 0%

Vitamin chart - relative view

Folate
75 µg
TOP 28%
Vitamin C
2.6 mg
TOP 34%
Vitamin B2
0.135 mg
TOP 61%
Vitamin B1
0.065 mg
TOP 64%
Vitamin B3
1.101 mg
TOP 67%
Vitamin A
6 IU
TOP 69%
Vitamin B6
0.08 mg
TOP 70%
Vitamin B5
0.05 mg
TOP 93%
Vitamin B12
0 µg
TOP 100%
Vitamin D
0 µg
TOP 100%

Macronutrients chart

2% 25% 70% 2%
Protein:
Daily Value: 4%
1.82 g of 50 g
4%
Fats:
Daily Value: 1%
0.49 g of 65 g
1%
Carbs:
Daily Value: 8%
25.31 g of 300 g
8%
Water:
Daily Value: 4%
70.58 g of 2,000 g
4%
Other:
1.8 g

Fat type information

35% 16% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.119 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.054 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.17 g

All nutrients for Lemongrass per 100g

Nutrient Value DV% In TOP % of foods Comparison
Calories 99kcal 5% 73% 2.1 times more than OrangeOrange
Protein 1.82g 4% 79% 1.5 times less than BroccoliBroccoli
Fats 0.49g 1% 81% 68 times less than Cheddar CheeseCheddar Cheese
Vitamin C 2.6mg 3% 34% 20.4 times less than LemonLemon
Net carbs 25.31g N/A 28% 2.1 times less than ChocolateChocolate
Carbs 25.31g 8% 30% 1.1 times less than RiceRice
Cholesterol 0mg 0% 100% N/AEgg
Vitamin D 0µg 0% 100% N/AEgg
Iron 8.17mg 102% 7% 3.1 times more than BeefBeef
Calcium 65mg 7% 29% 1.9 times less than MilkMilk
Potassium 723mg 21% 8% 4.9 times more than CucumberCucumber
Magnesium 60mg 14% 19% 2.3 times less than AlmondAlmond
Copper 0.27mg 30% 26% 1.9 times more than ShiitakeShiitake
Zinc 2.23mg 20% 37% 2.8 times less than BeefBeef
Phosphorus 101mg 14% 64% 1.8 times less than Chicken meatChicken meat
Sodium 6mg 0% 89% 81.7 times less than White BreadWhite Bread
Vitamin A 6IU 0% 69% 2784.3 times less than CarrotCarrot
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 0% 100%
Selenium 0.7µg 1% 86%
Manganese 5.22mg 227% 25%
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 5% 64% 4.1 times less than Pea rawPea raw
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 10% 61% Equal to AvocadoAvocado
Vitamin B3 1.1mg 7% 67% 8.7 times less than Turkey meatTurkey meat
Vitamin B5 0.05mg 1% 93% 22.6 times less than Sunflower seedSunflower seed
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 6% 70% 1.5 times less than OatOat
Vitamin B12 0µg 0% 100% N/APork
Folate 75µg 19% 28% 1.2 times more than Brussels sproutBrussels sprout
Trans Fat 0g N/A 100% N/AMargarine
Saturated Fat 0.12g 1% 80% 49.5 times less than BeefBeef
Monounsaturated Fat 0.05g N/A 84% 181.5 times less than AvocadoAvocado
Polyunsaturated fat 0.17g N/A 80% 277.5 times less than WalnutWalnut

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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL

Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 99
% Daily Value*
0%
Total Fat 0g
0%
Saturated Fat 0g
Trans Fat g
0%
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 6mg
8%
Total Carbohydrate 25g
0%
Dietary Fiber 0g
Total Sugars g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein 2g
Vitamin D 0mcg 0%

Calcium 65mg 7%

Iron 8mg 100%

Potassium 723mg 21%

*
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Health checks

Low in Cholesterol
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 ⓘ Dietary cholesterol is not associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease in healthy individuals. However, dietary cholesterol is common in foods that are high in harmful saturated fats.
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No Trans Fats
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 ⓘ Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
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Low in Saturated Fats
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 ⓘ Saturated fat intake can raise total cholesterol and LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels, leading to an increased risk of atherosclerosis. Dietary guidelines recommend limiting saturated fats to under 10% of calories a day.
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Low in Sodium
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 ⓘ Increased sodium consumption leads to elevated blood pressure.
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Low in Sugars
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 ⓘ While the consumption of moderate amounts of added sugars is not detrimental to health, an excessive intake can increase the risk of obesity, and therefore, diabetes.
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Lemongrass nutrition infographic

Lemongrass nutrition infographic
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References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168573/nutrients

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