Lemongrass nutrition facts
Per 1 cup · 67 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein1.2g6% of calories
- Carbs17g90% of calories
- Fat0.3g4% of calories
- ✓ Fat free
- ✓ Low saturated fat
- ✓ Sodium free
- ✓ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of Lemongrass (1 cup, 67 g) has 66 calories, with 1.2 g of protein, 17 g of carbohydrates and 0.3 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (90% of calories). It is high in iron (68% DV), copper (20% DV) and manganese (152% DV).
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Iron68%
- Copper20%
- Manganese152%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Folate (B9)13%
- Potassium10%
- Magnesium10%
- Phosphorus10%
- Zinc14%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
Nothing notable
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 cup (67 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 2 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
| Thiamine | 0 mg | 4% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.1 mg | 7% |
| Niacin | 1 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 mg | 4% |
| Folate (B9) | 50 μg | 13% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 μg | 0% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0 mg | 1% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 44 mg | 4% |
| Iron | 5 mg | 68% |
| Potassium | 484 mg | 10% |
| Magnesium | 40 mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 68 mg | 10% |
| Zinc | 1 mg | 14% |
| Copper | 0.2 mg | 20% |
| Manganese | 4 mg | 152% |
| Selenium | 0.5 μg | 1% |
Full breakdown · 7 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Beta carotene | 2 μg | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 0 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 0.1 g | — |
| Retinol | 0 μg | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | — |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
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Burning 66 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 13minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 8minCycling (moderate)
- 6minRunning (6 mph)
- 9minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Lemongrass?
One serving of Lemongrass (1 cup) has 66 calories, which works out to 99 calories per 100 g. That is about 3.3% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Lemongrass high in protein?
Not especially. It has 1.2 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 6% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is Lemongrass keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 17 g of net carbs and 90% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Lemongrass?
4 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).
