Calories in Lemon grass (citronella), raw
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Lemon grass (citronella), raw contains 99 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 tbsp (4.8 g) provides about 5 kcal.
Roughly 90% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 6% from protein and 4% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in vegetables and vegetable products on FoodFactly, where the median is 35 kcal per 100 g across 866 foods.
100 g provides 227% of the Daily Value for manganese, 45% of the Daily Value for iron and 30% of the Daily Value for copper.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 99 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 0.49 g | 0.6% |
| Saturated fat M | 0.12 g | 0.6% |
| Trans fat Z | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium M | 6 mg | 0.3% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 25.3 g | 9% |
| Dietary fiber | not reported | |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Protein M | 1.8 g | 4% |
| Vitamin A ? | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C M | 2.6 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.065 mg | 5% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.14 mg | 10% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 1.1 mg | 7% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) M | 0.05 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.08 mg | 5% |
| Folate (B9) C | 75 µg | 19% |
| Vitamin B12 Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Calcium M | 65 mg | 5% |
| Iron M | 8.2 mg | 45% |
| Magnesium M | 60 mg | 14% |
| Phosphorus M | 101 mg | 8% |
| Potassium M | 723 mg | 15% |
| Zinc M | 2.2 mg | 20% |
| Copper M | 0.27 mg | 30% |
| Manganese M | 5.2 mg | 227% |
| Selenium C | 0.7 µg | 1% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 6%
- Carbohydrates 90%
- Fat 4%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein1.8 gbelow the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 2 g)
- Fat0.49 gabove the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.3 g)
- Saturated fat0.12 gin the top quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.052 g)
- Sodium6 mgin the lowest quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 36 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal1.8 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water70.6 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat M | 0.054 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat M | 0.17 g |
Individual fatty acids (9)
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) M | 0.14 g |
|---|---|
| SFA 14:0 M | 0.002 g |
| SFA 16:0 M | 0.083 g |
| SFA 18:0 M | 0.012 g |
| SFA 20:0 M | 0.005 g |
| MUFA 18:1 M | 0.042 g |
| PUFA 18:3 M | 0.031 g |
| SFA 22:0 M | 0.009 g |
| MUFA 16:1 M | 0.012 g |
Carotenoids (5)
| Beta-carotene M | 3 µg |
|---|---|
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha M | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta M | 0 µg |
Sterols (4)
| Phytosterols M | 6 mg |
|---|---|
| Stigmasterol M | 1 mg |
| Campesterol M | 1 mg |
| Beta-sitosterol M | 4 mg |
Other components (7)
| Water M | 70.6 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol Z | 0 g |
| Ash M | 1.8 g |
| Energy C | 414 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 6 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food M | 75 µg |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Eppaw, raw Raw | 150 | 4.6 g | 31.7 g | 1.8 g |
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| Potatoes, flesh and skin, raw Raw | 77 | 2.1 g | 17.5 g | 0.09 g |
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Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in raw lemon grass (citronella)?
100 g of raw lemon grass (citronella) has 99 kcal. 1 tbsp (4.8 g): about 5 kcal. 1 cup (67 g): about 66 kcal.
How much protein is in raw lemon grass (citronella)?
Raw lemon grass (citronella) contains 1.8 g of protein per 100 g (4% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.087 g in 1 tbsp (4.8 g). About 6% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other vegetables and vegetable products, that is below the median (median 2 g).
How many carbs are in raw lemon grass (citronella)?
Raw lemon grass (citronella) has 25.3 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g.
How much fat is in raw lemon grass (citronella)?
Raw lemon grass (citronella) contains 0.49 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.12 g is saturated (0.6% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does raw lemon grass (citronella) contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are manganese (227% DV), iron (45% DV), copper (30% DV), zinc (20% DV) and Folate (B9) (19% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in raw lemon grass (citronella)?
100 g contains 6 mg of sodium, 0.3% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 168573. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 90/100 (how it is calculated).
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