Lemon Grass · Cymbopogon citratus

Lemon grass (citronella), raw

Nutrition facts per 100 g · edible portion

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99 kcal Calories

1.8 g Protein

25.3 g Carbs

0.5 g Fat

Very good nutrient density 45/100

How many beneficial nutrients Lemon grass (citronella), raw delivers for its calories — scored across 24 vitamins, minerals, protein and fiber, minus saturated fat and sodium. See the most nutrient-dense foods.

Caloric ratio

Where the calories in Lemon grass (citronella), raw come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.

99 kcal / serving

90% from carbs

Carbs 90%

25.3 g per serving
Fat 4%

0.5 g per serving
Protein 6%

1.8 g per serving

What Lemon grass (citronella), raw is a good source of

Stand-out nutrients per 100 g, by share of your Daily Value. Bold figures are an excellent source (20%+ DV).

Manganese227% Iron45% Copper30% Zinc20% Folate (B9)19% Potassium15% Magnesium14% Riboflavin (B2)10%

Full nutrition breakdown

Beneficial
Moderate
Limit
Neutral

Bars are shaded by how a high amount affects your diet — green for nutrients to seek out (fiber, protein, vitamins), red for those best kept low (saturated fat, sodium, cholesterol), neutral where it depends. Each bar shows the % of your Daily Value per serving.

Carbohydrates	Amount	% DV
Total Carbohydrate	25.3 g	9%

Fats & Fatty Acids	Amount	% DV
Total Fat	0.5 g	1%
Saturated Fat	0.1 g	1%
Monounsaturated Fat	0.1 g	—
Polyunsaturated Fat	0.2 g	—
Trans Fat	0.0 g	—
Omega-3 Fatty Acids	31.0 mg	—
Omega-6 Fatty Acids	138.0 mg	—
Myristic Acid	2.0 mg	—
Palmitic Acid	83.0 mg	—
Stearic Acid	12.0 mg	—
Arachidic Acid	5.0 mg	—
Behenic Acid	9.0 mg	—
Palmitoleic Acid	12.0 mg	—
Oleic Acid	42.0 mg	—
Linoleic Acid	138.0 mg	—

Protein & Amino Acids	Amount	% DV
Protein	1.8 g	4%

Vitamins	Amount	% DV
Vitamin A (RAE)	0.0 mcg	0%
Vitamin C	2.6 mg	3%
Vitamin D	0.0 mcg	0%
Vitamin E	~	—
Vitamin K	~	—
Thiamin (B1)	0.1 mg	5%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.1 mg	10%
Niacin (B3)	1.1 mg	7%
Vitamin B6	0.1 mg	5%
Folate (B9)	75.0 mcg	19%
Vitamin B12	0.0 mcg	0%
Pantothenic Acid (B5)	0.1 mg	1%

Minerals	Amount	% DV
Calcium	65.0 mg	5%
Iron	8.2 mg	45%
Magnesium	60.0 mg	14%
Phosphorus	101.0 mg	8%
Potassium	723.0 mg	15%
Sodium	6.0 mg	0%
Zinc	2.2 mg	20%
Copper	0.3 mg	30%
Manganese	5.2 mg	227%
Selenium	0.7 mcg	1%

Sterols	Amount	% DV
Cholesterol	0.0 mg	0%
Phytosterols	6.0 mg	—
Campesterol	1.0 mg	—
Stigmasterol	1.0 mg	—
Beta-sitosterol	4.0 mg	—

Other	Amount	% DV
Alcohol	0.0 g	—
Caffeine	~	—
Theobromine	~	—
Ash	1.8 g	—

About Lemon grass (citronella), raw

Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus) is a tall, fibrous tropical grass with a bright citrus aroma and a clean, lemony taste that skips the sourness of an actual lemon. One of the signature flavors of Southeast Asian cooking, it perfumes Thai tom yum soup, curries, marinades, and stir-fries, and it steeps into a soothing, caffeine-free herbal tea. The flavor concentrates in the pale, tender lower stalk, which you bruise and add whole to infuse a broth, or mince finely when you want to eat it outright.

It is very low in calories and carries antioxidants and aromatic oils, with a long folk history of easing digestion. To prep it, trim off the woody top and peel away the tough outer layers, then smash the stalk with the flat of a knife to release its fragrance. Keep fresh lemongrass wrapped in the refrigerator, or freeze the stalks whole so you always have some ready for the next pot of curry.

Source: USDA FoodData Central & FooDB. Values are per 100 g, edible portion.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Lemon grass (citronella), raw?

There are 99 calories in 100 g of Lemon grass (citronella), raw, or about 66 calories in 1 cup (67 g).

How much protein is in Lemon grass (citronella), raw?

Lemon grass (citronella), raw contains 1.8 g of protein per 100 g.

How many carbs are in Lemon grass (citronella), raw?

Lemon grass (citronella), raw has 25.3 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.

How much fat is in Lemon grass (citronella), raw?

Lemon grass (citronella), raw provides 0.5 g of total fat per 100 g.

What is Lemon grass (citronella), raw a good source of?

Lemon grass (citronella), raw is an excellent source of Manganese (227% DV), Iron (45% DV), Copper (30% DV) and Zinc (20% DV) and a good source of Folate (B9), Potassium, Magnesium and Riboflavin (B2) (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.