Herbs and Spices / Fresh Herbs
Lemon grass lvs, boiled
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g |
| Calories | 57kcal / 2530kcal (2%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 0.3 g/ 71g (0.42%) | ||||||
Total Fat | 0.3 g/ 42g (0.71%) low | ||||||
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Total Carbs | 13.2 g/ 348g (3%) | ||||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%) |
Vit B1 | 0.01 mg/ 1mg (0.83%) |
Vit B2 | 0.02 mg/ 1mg (1%) |
Vit B3 | 0.1 mg NE/ 16mg NE (0.63%) |
Vit C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 32 mg/ 750mg (4%) |
Phosphorus | 8 mg/ 700mg (1%) |
Iron | 1 mg/ 12mg (8%) |
Sodium | 5 mg/ 1500mg (0.33%) free |
What is this food?
Boiled lemon grass leaves (tanglad) used as a drink or flavoring. It’s usually prepared by simmering the leaves to extract its aroma and mild taste.
Why it matters to health
Lemon grass is low in calories (about 57 kcal per 100 g) and has no fat and no cholesterol. It also provides dietary fiber (about 1.7 g) and some carbohydrates. The sodium is very low (about 5 mg), which is good for everyday meals. The fiber can help support better digestion and regularity, especially when you’re eating 3 full meals and 1–2 snacks a day.
Healthier tips
- Use it as a low-calorie drink or as a flavor for meals instead of sugary drinks.
- If you’re adding sweeteners, keep the amount small so your total daily sugar stays reasonable.
- Pair it with balanced snacks (e.g., fruit + nuts, or yogurt) rather than using it as the only “snack.”
- For the best routine, enjoy it between meals or with your snacks to help you stay hydrated.
Common Filipino dishes
Tanglad tea (boiled lemon grass drink), sinigang with tanglad, arroz caldo with tanglad, chicken tinola with tanglad, ginataang manok with tanglad
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