Celery | Whole or Half Cut

Celery is a nutrient-rich, low-calorie food. Two stalks of celery contain only 15 calories. Aside from its low calorie count, celery contains dietary fiber, vitamin K, and small amounts of vitamins A and C, calcium and iron. Although celery also contains some natural sodium, it’s still considered a low-sodium food.

Celery Nutrition Facts

One medium (7 1/2″ to 8″ long) celery stalk (40g) contains 5.6 calories, 1.2g carbohydrates, and 0.3g protein. The nutrition information is provided by the USDA.1

Carbs

 low-carbohydrate diets because it is very low in calories and carbohydrates. A whole cup of chopped celery has just 3 grams of carbohydrates, over half of which come from fiber. There are also 1.4 grams of natural sugar in a cup

Raw celery has a low glycemic index of 35. Cooking dramatically raises celery’s glycemic index to a value of 85.2

Fats

Celery is naturally fat-free, with very minimal amounts of fatty acids.

Protein

Celery is low in protein, with less than 1 gram per cup.

Vitamins and Minerals

Despite its low calorie content, celery provides several micronutrients. It contains potassium, folate, choline, vitamin A, and vitamin K. Celery also offers some natural sodium and fluoride.

Calories

One medium celery stalk has fewer than 6 calories. Celery is often referred to as a “negative-calorie food,” but this term can be a bit misleading. The calories the body burns digesting a food is referred to as its thermic effect. Celery is very low in calories but burns energy (calories) during digestion due to its fiber content. However, the energy burned from digesting celery likely doesn’t exceed the energy it provides.3