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2. Tips for Cooking and Storage
3. Types of Lemon Grass
4. Lemon Grass Nutritional Value
5. Lemon Grass Health Benefits

Lemon Grass Facts

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Lemon Grass Nutritional Value

Herbs ” Lemon Grass ” ( Nutritional value )
Nutritional Value per 4.8 g – 1 Tablespoon
Lemon grass (citronella), raw

Nutrient ( Proximate’s )	Unit	Value	Daily Value %
Energy	kcal	5	0.2%
Protein	g	0.09	0.1%
Total lipid (fat)	g	0.02	%
Carbohydrate, by difference	g	1.21	%
Minerals
Calcium, Ca	mg	3	%
Iron, Fe	mg	0.39	2.1%
Magnesium, Mg	mg	3	%
Phosphorus, P	mg	5	%
Potassium, K	mg	35	%
Sodium, Na	mg	0
Zinc, Zn	mg	0.11	%
Copper, Cu	mg	0.013	%
Manganese, Mn	mg	0.251	%
Selenium, Se	mcg	0.0
Vitamins
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid	mg	0.1	%
Thiamin (B-1)	mg	0.003	%
Riboflavin (B-2)	mg	0.006	%
Niacin (B-3)	mg	0.053	%
Pantothenic acid (B-5)	mg	0.002	%
Vitamin (B-6)	mg	0.004	%
Folate DFE (dietary folate) (B-9)	mcg	4	1%
Vitamin (B-12)	mcg	0.00
Vitamin A, RAE (retinol)	mcg	0
Vitamin D (D2 + D3)	mcg	0
Lipids
Saturated Fatty Acids	g	0.006	0.03 %
Monounsaturated Fatty Acids	g	0.003
Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids	g	0.008
Trans Fatty Acids	g	0.000
Cholesterol	mg	0
Carotenoids
Beta-Carotene	mcg	0
Alpha-Carotene	mcg	0
Beta-Cryptoxanthin	mcg	0

Reference Values are based on a 2,000 Calorie Intake, for Adults and Children 4 or More Years of Age. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Percentages are roughly approximated using (RDA) Recommended Dietary Allowances for adults. Source: Nutrient Database – USDA (United States Department of Agriculture)

Reference Values for Nutrition – FDA U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Lemon Grass Nutritional Value

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References

Nutrient Database – USDA (United States Department of Agriculture)

Reference Values for Nutrition – FDA U.S. Food and Drug Administration

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