Calories in Hierba de limón (citronella), crudo
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Hierba de limón (citronella), crudo contains 99 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cucharada (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 productos vegetales y vegetales 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% |
| Vitamina A ? | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamina C M | 2,6 mg | 3% |
| Vitamina 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% |
| Ácido pantoténico (B5) M | 0,05 mg | 1% |
| Vitamina B6 M | 0,08 mg | 5% |
| Folate (B9) C | 75 µg | 19% |
| Vitamina B12 Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Calcio M | 65 mg | 5% |
| Iron M | 8,2 mg | 45% |
| Magnesio M | 60 mg | 14% |
| Fósforo M | 101 mg | 8% |
| Potasio M | 723 mg | 15% |
| Zinc M | 2,2 mg | 20% |
| Copper M | 0,27 mg | 30% |
| Manganese M | 5,2 mg | 227% |
| Selenio 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 productos vegetales y vegetales (median 2 g)
- Fat0,49 gabove the median for productos vegetales y vegetales (median 0,3 g)
- Saturated fat0,12 gin the top quarter of productos vegetales y vegetales (median 0,052 g)
- Sodium6 mgin the lowest quarter of productos vegetales y vegetales (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)
| Grasa monoinsaturada M | 0,054 g |
|---|---|
| Grasa poliinsaturada M | 0,17 g |
Individual fatty acids (9)
| Ácido linoléico (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)
| Betacaroteno M | 3 µg |
|---|---|
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
| Caroteno, alfa M | 0 µg |
| Vitamina D (D2 + D3), Unidades Internacionales Z | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta M | 0 µg |
Sterols (4)
| Fitosterols M | 6 mg |
|---|---|
| Stigmasterol M | 1 mg |
| Campesterol M | 1 mg |
| Beta-sitosterol M | 4 mg |
Other components (7)
| Agua M | 70,6 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol Z | 0 g |
| Ash M | 1,8 g |
| Energy C | 414 kJ |
| Vitamina A, UI ? | 6 IU |
| Ácido fólico Z | 0 µg |
| Folato, comida M | 75 µg |
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yautia (tannier), crudo Raw | 98 | 1,5 g | 23,6 g | 0,4 g |
| Arrowhead, crudo Raw | 99 | 5,3 g | 20,2 g | 0,29 g |
| Papas, russet, carne y piel, crudo Raw | 79 | 2,1 g | 18,1 g | 0,08 g |
| Papas, hash marrón, refrigerados, sin preparación Raw | 84 | 1,8 g | 19,2 g | 0,08 g |
| Eppaw, crudo Raw | 150 | 4,6 g | 31,7 g | 1,8 g |
| Ginger root, crudo Raw | 80 | 1,8 g | 17,8 g | 0,75 g |
| Papas, carne y piel, crudo Raw | 77 | 2,1 g | 17,5 g | 0,09 g |
| Papas, rojo, carne y piel, crudo Raw | 70 | 1,9 g | 15,9 g | 0,14 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in raw hierba de limón (citronella)?
100 g of raw hierba de limón (citronella) has 99 kcal. 1 cucharada (4,8 g): about 5 kcal. 1 taza (67 g): about 66 kcal.
How much protein is in raw hierba de limón (citronella)?
Raw hierba de limón (citronella) contains 1,8 g of protein per 100 g (4% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0,087 g in 1 cucharada (4,8 g). About 6% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other productos vegetales y vegetales, that is below the median (median 2 g).
How many carbs are in raw hierba de limón (citronella)?
Raw hierba de limón (citronella) has 25,3 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g.
How much fat is in raw hierba de limón (citronella)?
Raw hierba de limón (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 hierba de limón (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 hierba de limón (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 1 de abril de 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on 6 de noviembre de 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 1 de abril de 2019. Imported 6 de noviembre de 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 90/100 (how it is calculated).
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