Lemon grass (citronella) (raw) nutrition facts
Cymbopogon citratus
100 grams of lemon grass (citronella), raw contain 99 calories, 1.8 g of protein, 25 g of carbohydrates and 0.5 g of fat. It is an excellent source of manganese (227% DV), iron (45% DV), copper (30% DV) and zinc (20% DV). Most of its calories (90%) come from carbs.
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Calorie breakdown
Values shown for 100 g.
Rich in
- Manganese227%
- Iron45%
- Copper30%
- Zinc20%
- Folate19%
- Potassium15%
% Daily Value per 100 g
Full nutrient profile
Amounts per 100 g. Change the serving size in the label above.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin D | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 2.6 mg | 3% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.07 mg | 5% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.14 mg | 10% |
| Niacin (B3) | 1.1 mg | 7% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 0.05 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08 mg | 5% |
| Folate | 75 µg | 19% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 µg | 0% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 65 mg | 5% |
| Iron | 8.17 mg | 45% |
| Potassium | 723 mg | 15% |
| Magnesium | 60 mg | 14% |
| Phosphorus | 101 mg | 8% |
| Zinc | 2.23 mg | 20% |
| Copper | 0.27 mg | 30% |
| Manganese | 5.22 mg | 227% |
| Selenium | 0.7 µg | 1% |
Fats
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Saturated fat | 0.12 g | 1% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | - |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.05 g | - |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.17 g | - |
Other
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Water | 70.6 g | - |
| Alcohol | 0 g | - |
How it compares to other vegetables and vegetable products
| Per 100 g | Lemon grass (citronella) (raw) | Category average | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 99 | 63.7 | +55% |
| Protein | 1.82 g | 2.82 g | -35% |
| Total carbohydrate | 25.3 g | 12.5 g | +103% |
| Total fat | 0.49 g | 1.01 g | -52% |
| Sodium | 6 mg | 157 mg | -96% |
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, FDC ID 168573. Daily Values are based on FDA reference amounts for a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrient content can vary by variety, growing conditions and preparation.