Lemon Grass (citronella) (Raw)
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Vegetables and Vegetable Products
A 100g serving covers 227% of the daily recommended Manganese, making Lemon Grass (citronella) (Raw) one of the more concentrated dietary sources of this nutrient. Macronutrients distribute relatively evenly across protein (1.8g), fat (0.5g), and carbohydrates (25.3g) per 100g. At 99 calories per 100g, Lemon Grass (citronella) (Raw) offers moderate energy density suitable for balanced meals. With only 6mg of sodium, Lemon Grass (citronella) (Raw) is naturally very low in sodium and suitable for sodium-restricted diets. Nutritionally broad, Lemon Grass (citronella) (Raw) delivers meaningful amounts of 8 different vitamins and minerals above 10% of daily value.
Calorie Distribution
- Protein6%1.8 g
- Fat4%0.49 g
- Carbs90%25.3 g
Serving Size
% Daily Value
per 100g serving · FDA 2020 reference
Nutrition Facts per 100g
| Water | 70.6 | G |
| Energy | 99.0 | KCAL |
| Protein | 1.8 | G |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0.49 | G |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 25.3 | G |
| Cholesterol | 0 | MG |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 2.6 | MG |
| Thiamin | 0.07 | MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.14 | MG |
| Niacin | 1.1 | MG |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.08 | MG |
| Folate, total | 75.0 | UG |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0 | UG |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 0 | UG |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 | UG |
| Calcium, Ca | 65.0 | MG |
| Iron, Fe | 8.2 | MG |
| Magnesium, Mg | 60.0 | MG |
| Phosphorus, P | 101 | MG |
| Potassium, K | 723 | MG |
| Sodium, Na | 6.0 | MG |
| Zinc, Zn | 2.2 | MG |
| Copper, Cu | 0.27 | MG |
| Manganese, Mn | 5.2 | MG |
| Selenium, Se | 0.70 | UG |
| Energy | 414 | kJ |
| Ash | 1.8 | G |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.05 | MG |
| Folic acid | 0 | UG |
| Folate, food | 75.0 | UG |
| Folate, DFE | 75.0 | UG |
| Retinol | 0 | UG |
| Carotene, beta | 3.0 | UG |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 | UG |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 0 | UG |
| Vitamin A, IU | 6.0 | IU |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units | 0 | IU |
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.12 | G |
| SFA 14:0 | 0.002 | G |
| SFA 16:0 | 0.08 | G |
| SFA 18:0 | 0.01 | G |
| SFA 20:0 | 0.005 | G |
| SFA 22:0 | 0.009 | G |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.05 | G |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.01 | G |
| MUFA 18:1 | 0.04 | G |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.17 | G |
| PUFA 18:2 | 0.14 | G |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.03 | G |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0 | G |
| Phytosterols | 6.0 | MG |
| Stigmasterol | 1.0 | MG |
| Campesterol | 1.0 | MG |
| Beta-sitosterol | 4.0 | MG |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 | G |
Common Serving Sizes
| Serving | Cal | Protein | Fat | Carbs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| tbsp (4.8g) | 5 | 0.1g | 0g | 1.2g |
| cup (67g) | 66 | 1.2g | 0.3g | 17g |
Scaled from Lemon Grass (citronella) (Raw)'s per-100g values using USDA portion data.
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Nutrient Highlights
- Lemon Grass (citronella) (Raw) is a excellent source of Iron (45% DV) — see top foods ranked by Iron
- Lemon Grass (citronella) (Raw) is a excellent source of Zinc (20% DV) — see top foods ranked by Zinc
- Lemon Grass (citronella) (Raw) is a good source of Potassium (15% DV) — see top foods ranked by Potassium
- Lemon Grass (citronella) (Raw) is a good source of Magnesium (14% DV) — see top foods ranked by Magnesium
Dietary Considerations
With 723mg of potassium per 100g, individuals on a renal diet should moderate their intake of Lemon Grass (citronella) (Raw). See the Kidney Disease & Low-Potassium Diet guide for more.
Lemon Grass (citronella) (Raw) is naturally low in sodium at 6mg per 100g, making it compatible with the DASH diet. See the DASH Diet Guide.
Lemon Grass (citronella) (Raw) provides 8.2mg of iron per 100g, relevant for managing iron deficiency. See the Iron Deficiency & Anemia Guide.
Rankings Among 8,262 USDA Foods
- Iron: top 4% (#330 of 8,262)
- Potassium: top 4% (#330 of 8,262)
- Magnesium: top 12% (#991 of 8,262)
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* The % Daily Value 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.
Data Source
Data sourced from USDA FoodData Central — SR Legacy. FDC ID: 168573.
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