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How Many Calories in Lemon Grass (citronella), Raw?
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Quick reference — common serving sizes
| Amount | Calories | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz (28g) | 28 kcal | 0.5g |
| 100g | 99 kcal | 1.8g |
| 1 cup | 66 kcal | 1.2g |
A lemon grass (citronella), raw contains 99 calories per 100g. A typical 1 cup (67g) provides about 66 calories. Lemon Grass (citronella), Raw is moderate in calories. Accurate tracking starts with weighing portions — a digital kitchen scale removes all the guesswork.
Lemon Grass (citronella), Raw Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per serving (67g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 99 kcal | 66 kcal |
| Protein | 1.8g | 1.2g |
| Carbohydrates | 25.3g | 17.0g |
| of which Sugars | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| Fat | 0.5g | 0.3g |
| of which Saturates | 0.1g | 0.1g |
| Fibre | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| Sodium | 6.0mg | 4mg |
| Potassium | 723.0mg | 484mg |
| Calcium | 65.0mg | 44mg |
| Iron | 8.2mg | 5.5mg |
| Vitamin C | 2.6mg | 1.7mg |
| Vitamin A | 0.0µg | 0µg |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0µg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.1mg | 0.1mg |
% of Daily Value (per 100g)
Based on a standard 2,000-calorie reference diet — the same basis used on nutrition labels in the US and UK.
- Low in saturated fat (0% DV)
- Low in sodium (0% DV)
- A good source of potassium (15% DV)
- High in iron (46% DV) — an excellent source
- Calories: 5% DV
- Protein: 4% DV
- Carbohydrates: 9% DV
- Fibre: 0% DV
- Fat: 1% DV
- Saturated fat: 0% DV
- Sodium: 0% DV
- Potassium: 15% DV
- Calcium: 5% DV
- Iron: 46% DV
- Vitamin C: 3% DV
- Vitamin A: 0% DV
- Selenium: 1% DV
- Riboflavin (B2): 8% DV
Useful for tracking lemon grass (citronella), raw
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Good to know
Cooking method matters here too — boiling can leach some water-soluble vitamins into the cooking water, while steaming or roasting tends to retain more.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many calories in lemon grass (citronella), raw per 100g?
Lemon Grass (citronella), Raw contains 99 calories per 100g, based on USDA reference data.
Is lemon grass (citronella), raw high in calories?
A 1 cup of lemon grass (citronella), raw (67g) has around 66 calories — roughly 3% of a 2,000-calorie daily intake.
Is lemon grass (citronella), raw good for weight loss?
At 99 calories per 100g, lemon grass (citronella), raw is relatively low in calories and can fit well into a weight-loss diet. A 1 cup provides about 66 calories.
How much protein is in lemon grass (citronella), raw?
Lemon Grass (citronella), Raw contains 1.8g of protein per 100g.
Is lemon grass (citronella), raw a good source of fibre?
Lemon Grass (citronella), Raw is relatively low in fibre at 0.0g per 100g, so pairing it with fibre-rich sides (vegetables, whole grains, legumes) can help balance a meal.
How does lemon grass (citronella), raw compare to arrowhead, raw?
Lemon Grass (citronella), Raw has 99 calories per 100g, close to arrowhead, raw at 99 — 0 calories fewer per 100g. See the full macro breakdown above.
How many servings of lemon grass (citronella), raw for 20g of protein?
With 1.8g of protein per 100g, you'd need roughly 1111g of lemon grass (citronella), raw to reach 20g of protein
Foods with a similar calorie count
Other vegetables closest to lemon grass (citronella), raw by calories per 100g:
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lemon Grass (citronella), Raw (this page) | 99 kcal | 1.8g | 25.3g | 0.5g |
| Arrowhead, Raw | 99 kcal | 5.3g | 20.2g | 0.3g |
| Succotash, (corn and Limas), Raw | 99 kcal | 5.0g | 19.6g | 1.0g |
| Corn, Sweet, Yellow, Frozen, Kernels On Cob, Unprepared | 98 kcal | 3.3g | 23.5g | 0.8g |
| Peas, Mature Seeds, Sprouted, Cooked, Boiled, Drained, without Salt | 98 kcal | 7.0g | 17.1g | 0.5g |
| Potatoes, Microwaved, Cooked in Skin, Flesh, without Salt | 100 kcal | 2.1g | 23.3g | 0.1g |
| Sweet Potato, Frozen, Cooked, Baked, without Salt | 100 kcal | 1.7g | 23.4g | 0.1g |
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Nutrition data: USDA FoodData Central (public domain, CC0 1.0). Values are per 100g unless stated.