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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 for selected serving 99 kcal
Net Carbs  ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols 25 grams
Default serving size  ⓘ Serving sizes are mostly 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 48 mg
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 Calcium Iron Iron Magnesium Magnesium Phosphorus Phosphorus Potassium Potassium Sodium Sodium Zinc Zinc Copper Copper Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 20% 306% 43% 43% 64% 0.78% 61% 89% 681% 3.8%
Calcium: 195mg of 1,000mg 20%
Iron: 25mg of 8mg 306%
Magnesium: 180mg of 420mg 43%
Phosphorus: 303mg of 700mg 43%
Potassium: 2169mg of 3,400mg 64%
Sodium: 18mg of 2,300mg 0.78%
Zinc: 6.7mg of 11mg 61%
Copper: 0.8mg of 1mg 89%
Manganese: 16mg of 2mg 681%
Selenium: 2.1µg of 55µg 3.8%

Mineral chart - relative view

8.2 mg
TOP 7%
723 mg
TOP 8%
60 mg
TOP 19%
5.2 mg
TOP 25%
0.27 mg
TOP 26%
65 mg
TOP 29%
2.2 mg
TOP 37%
101 mg
TOP 64%
0.7 µg
TOP 86%
6 mg
TOP 89%

Vitamin coverage chart

Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Folate Folate Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Choline Choline Vitamin K Vit. K 0.36% 0% 0% 8.7% 16% 31% 21% 3% 18% 56% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin A: 18IU of 5,000IU 0.36%
Vitamin E : 0mg of 15mg 0%
Vitamin D: 0µg of 10µg 0%
Vitamin C: 7.8mg of 90mg 8.7%
Vitamin B1: 0.2mg of 1mg 16%
Vitamin B2: 0.41mg of 1mg 31%
Vitamin B3: 3.3mg of 16mg 21%
Vitamin B5: 0.15mg of 5mg 3%
Vitamin B6: 0.24mg of 1mg 18%
Folate: 225µg of 400µg 56%
Vitamin B12: 0µg of 2µg 0%
Choline: 0mg of 550mg 0%
Vitamin K: 0µg of 120µg 0%

Vitamin chart - relative view

75 µg
TOP 28%
2.6 mg
TOP 34%
0.14 mg
TOP 61%
0.07 mg
TOP 64%
1.1 mg
TOP 67%
6 IU
TOP 69%
0.08 mg
TOP 70%
0.05 mg
TOP 93%
0 µg
TOP 100%
Vitamin D
0 µg
TOP 100%

Macronutrients chart

2% 25% 70% 2%
Protein:
Daily Value: 4%
1.8 g of 50 g
1.8 g (4% of DV )
Fats:
Daily Value: 1%
0.5 g of 65 g
0.5 g (1% of DV )
Carbs:
Daily Value: 8%
25.3 g of 300 g
25.3 g (8% of DV )
Water:
Daily Value: 4%
70.6 g of 2,000 g
70.6 g (4% of DV )
Other:
1.8 g
1.8 g

Fat type information

35% 16% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.12 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.05 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 1.8g 4% 79% 1.5 times less than BroccoliBroccoli
Fats 0.49g 1% 81% 68 times less than CheeseCheese
Vitamin C 2.6mg 3% 34% 20.4 times less than LemonLemon
Net carbs 25g N/A 28% 2.1 times less than ChocolateChocolate
Carbs 25g 8% 30% 1.1 times less than RiceRice
Cholesterol 0mg 0% 100% N/AEgg
Vitamin D 0µg 0% 100% N/AEgg
Magnesium 60mg 14% 19% 2.3 times less than AlmondAlmond
Calcium 65mg 7% 29% 1.9 times less than MilkMilk
Potassium 723mg 21% 8% 4.9 times more than CucumberCucumber
Iron 8.2mg 102% 7% 3.1 times more than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Copper 0.27mg 30% 26% 1.9 times more than ShiitakeShiitake
Zinc 2.2mg 20% 37% 2.8 times less than Beef broiledBeef broiled
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%
Manganese 5.2mg 227% 25%
Selenium 0.7µg 1% 86%
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 Beef broiledBeef broiled
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*
0.75%
Total Fat 0.49g
0.54%
Saturated Fat 0.12g
0
Trans Fat 0g
0
Cholesterol 0mg
0.26%
Sodium 6mg
8.4%
Total Carbohydrate 25g
0
Dietary Fiber 0g
Total Sugars 0g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein 1.8g
Vitamin D 0mcg 0

Calcium 65mg 6.5%

Iron 8.2mg 102%

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

ⓘ  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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Low in Cholesterol
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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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No Trans 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 Saturated Fats
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ⓘ  Increased sodium consumption leads to elevated blood pressure.
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Low in Sodium
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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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Low in Sugars
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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

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.