Celery
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| Macros | per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Calories | 18 kcal |
| Protein | 0.7 g |
| Fat | 0.2 g |
| Carbs | 3.0 g |
Celery is a crisp, low-calorie vegetable eaten raw as a snack or crudité, and widely used cooked in soups, stews, stocks and stir-fries. Per 100 g, raw celery provides just 18 kcal, 0.7 g of protein, 0.2 g of fat, 3 g of carbohydrates and 1.6 g of dietary fibre, with only 1.3 g of sugars — making it one of the lightest vegetables by energy density. It is a notable source of potassium at 304 mg per 100 g, alongside 80 mg of sodium and 44 mg of calcium. It also contributes 23 mcg of folate per 100 g. No glycemic index value is established for celery. Suitable for vegan, vegetarian, pescatarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, keto, paleo and Mediterranean dietary patterns.
How many calories in celery?
Raw celery contains just 18 kcal per 100 g, making it one of the lowest-calorie vegetables available. A large stalk weighs roughly 40 g, coming in at around 7 kcal.
How much potassium is in celery?
Celery provides 304 mg of potassium per 100 g, which is a fairly solid amount for such a low-calorie vegetable. For context, that is roughly comparable to a small banana but with a fraction of the calories.
Is celery keto-friendly?
Yes, celery is well suited to a keto diet. With only 3 g of carbohydrates and 1.6 g of fibre per 100 g, its net carb content is very low at around 1.4 g per 100 g.
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Macros · per 100 g
| Macros | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 17.7 kcal |
| Protein | 0.69 g |
| Fat | 0.17 g |
| Carbs | 3.0 g |
| Sugars | 1.3 g |
| Fiber | 1.6 g |
| Starch | 0 g |
| Fats breakdown | Amount |
|---|---|
| Saturated | 0.042 g |
| Monounsaturated | 0.032 g |
| Polyunsaturated | 0.079 g |
| Trans | 0 g |
| Omega-3 | 0 g |
| Omega-6 | 0 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Minerals | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calcium | 44.0 mg |
| Iron | 0.22 mg |
| Magnesium | 11.0 mg |
| Phosphorus | 28.0 mg |
| Potassium | 304 mg |
| Sodium | 80.0 mg |
| Zinc | 0.13 mg |
| Copper | 0.035 mg |
| Manganese | 0.12 mg |
| Selenium | 0.40 mcg |
| Iodine | 0 mcg |
| Vitamins | Amount |
|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 3.0 mcg |
| Retinol | 0 mcg |
| Vitamin C | 4.0 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0 mcg |
| Vitamin E | 0.27 mg |
| Vitamin K | 4.9 mcg |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.025 mg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.057 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.32 mg |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 0.29 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.074 mg |
| Folate (B9) | 23.0 mcg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 mcg |
| Choline | 6.1 mg |
Other cooking states of Celery
Cooked celery (18 kcal).
