Nutrition facts · Herbs and spices
Calories in Lemongrass
Raw lemongrass has 99 calories per 100 g, and 1 tablespoon chopped (4.8 g) has about 5 calories. Almost all of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 25.3 g of carbs per 100 g compared with 1.8 g of protein and 0.5 g of fat.
Calories come from: Carbs 90% · Fat 4% · Protein 6%
Common servings
| Serving | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Per 100 g | 100 g | 99 kcal | 1.8 g | 25.3 g | 0.5 g |
| 1 tbsp, chopped | 4.8 g | 5 kcal | 0.1 g | 1.2 g | 0 g |
| 1 cup, chopped | 67 g | 66 kcal | 1.2 g | 17 g | 0.3 g |
Full nutrition (Per 100 g)
| Calories | 99 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 1.8 g |
| Carbohydrates | 25.3 g |
| Fat | 0.5 g |
| of which saturated | 0.1 g |
| Sodium | 6 mg |
What changes the calories
- Lemongrass is often used whole or in bruised stalks to flavor soups, curries and teas, then removed, so much of it is not actually eaten.
- When it is finely chopped or blended into pastes and eaten, you take in its calories directly, though typical amounts are small.
- The tough outer layers and upper stalk are usually trimmed off, so the edible weight is less than the weight of the whole stalk you buy.
- Dishes that use lemongrass often include coconut milk, oil or sugar, which add far more calories than the lemongrass itself.
Tips for logging it accurately
- Only log lemongrass you actually eat; if you simmer stalks and discard them, the calories you take in are minimal.
- For chopped or minced lemongrass in a paste or salad, weigh the trimmed amount or use the tablespoon serving for small quantities.
- Log the other ingredients in lemongrass dishes, like coconut milk, oil and sugar, separately, since they usually make up most of the calories.
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in a tablespoon of lemongrass?
One tablespoon of chopped raw lemongrass (4.8 g) has about 5 calories, with 1.2 g of carbs and 0.1 g of protein.
How many calories are in a cup of chopped lemongrass?
One cup of chopped raw lemongrass (67 g) has about 66 calories, with 17 g of carbs, 1.2 g of protein and 0.3 g of fat.
Is lemongrass higher in calories than other fresh herbs?
Per 100 g, yes. Lemongrass has 99 calories, compared with 44 for fresh mint, 36 for parsley and 23 for Thai basil, though it is usually eaten in small amounts.
Does lemongrass tea have calories?
Steeping lemongrass and discarding the stalks transfers very few calories to the water. Any sugar or honey you add will contribute most of the calories.
Similar foods
Calories in common foodsValues per 100 g from USDA FoodData Central (Lemon grass (citronella), raw, FDC ID 168573); servings use USDA portion weights. Real foods vary by variety, ripeness and preparation.
The text on this page was written with the help of AI (Anthropic's Claude) and checked against the numbers in a separate review. The numbers themselves come only from USDA.
