Nutritional Facts of Lemongrass
Vitamins, minerals, electrolytes, and other chemicals that act as antioxidants are abundant in all parts of lemongrass. (11) This herb is, therefore, highly beneficial for health.
Lemongrass leaves are high in crude fiber, a type of dietary fiber, making the herb high in carbohydrates. One hundred grams of lemongrass has 99 calories, but no cholesterol. Lemongrass also contains the following nutrients per 100 grams:
Folate (75 µg; 19% of RDA): Vitamin B is present in the leaves and stems of lemongrass and is involved in cell division and DNA synthesis
Vitamin C (2.6 mg; 4% of RDA): An antioxidant that repairs tissue and prevents scurvy
Vitamin A (trace amounts): Aids in immune system maintenance, vision, and growth and development
Magnesium (60 mg; 19% RDA): An important mineral for bone structure, protein synthesis, glycolysis (energy production), and muscle and nerve functions
Selenium (trace amounts): An antioxidant that supports the immune system, cognitive function, and fertility
Phosphorus (101 mg; 14% RDA): An essential mineral that aids in building bones, nucleic acids, and cell membranes
Iron (8.17 mg; 45% RDA): A mineral that is part of hemoglobin, the protein that carries oxygen from the lungs to the tissues
Zinc (2.23 mg; 27% RDA): An essential mineral involved in cellular metabolism that plays a role in protein synthesis, wound healing, DNA synthesis, and normal growth and development.
B vitamins (trace amounts): Vitamins that are essential for energy metabolism, blood cell production, and maintaining the health of body tissues
