Calories in Celery, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt
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Celery, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt contains 18 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup, diced (150 g) provides about 27 kcal.
Roughly 77% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 16% from protein and 7% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in vegetables and vegetable products on FoodFactly, where the median is 35 kcal per 100 g across 866 foods.
100 g provides 31% of the Daily Value for Vitamin K.
These values are for the cooked food. Raw and other preparations have their own values, listed separately below.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 18 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 0.16 g | 0.2% |
| Saturated fat ? | 0.04 g | 0.2% |
| Trans fat Z | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium ? | 327 mg | 14% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 4 g | 1% |
| Dietary fiber M | 1.6 g | 6% |
| Total sugars C | 2.4 g | |
| Protein ? | 0.83 g | 2% |
| Vitamin A C | 26 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin C ? | 6.1 mg | 7% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E I | 0.35 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K I | 37.8 µg | 31% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.043 mg | 4% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.047 mg | 4% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 0.32 mg | 2% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) ? | 0.2 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.086 mg | 5% |
| Folate (B9) C | 22 µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 7.9 mg | 1% |
| Calcium ? | 42 mg | 3% |
| Iron ? | 0.42 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium ? | 12 mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus ? | 25 mg | 2% |
| Potassium ? | 284 mg | 6% |
| Zinc ? | 0.14 mg | 1% |
| Copper ? | 0.036 mg | 4% |
| Manganese ? | 0.11 mg | 5% |
| Selenium I | 1 µg | 2% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 16%
- Carbohydrates 77%
- Fat 7%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein0.83 gin the lowest quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 2 g)
- Fiber1.6 gin the lowest quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 2.2 g)
- Sugars2.4 gabove the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 2.3 g)
- Fat0.16 gin the lowest quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.3 g)
- Saturated fat0.04 gbelow the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.052 g)
- Sodium327 mgin the top quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 36 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal4.6 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water94.1 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 0.03 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 0.075 g |
Sugars and starch (6)
| Sucrose I | 0.14 g |
|---|---|
| Glucose I | 0.71 g |
| Fructose I | 0.66 g |
| Lactose I | 0 g |
| Maltose I | 0 g |
| Galactose I | 0.85 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan ? | 0.011 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine ? | 0.024 g |
| Isoleucine ? | 0.025 g |
| Leucine ? | 0.039 g |
| Lysine ? | 0.032 g |
| Methionine ? | 0.007 g |
| Cystine ? | 0.005 g |
| Phenylalanine ? | 0.024 g |
| Tyrosine ? | 0.011 g |
| Valine ? | 0.033 g |
| Arginine ? | 0.024 g |
| Histidine ? | 0.014 g |
| Alanine ? | 0.027 g |
| Aspartic acid ? | 0.14 g |
| Glutamic acid ? | 0.11 g |
| Glycine ? | 0.026 g |
| Proline ? | 0.022 g |
| Serine ? | 0.024 g |
Individual fatty acids (6)
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 0.075 g |
|---|---|
| SFA 14:0 ? | 0.001 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 0.035 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 0.004 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 0.029 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.001 g |
Carotenoids (10)
| Beta-carotene C | 313 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 329 µg |
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
| Tocopherol, beta I | 0 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma I | 0 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta I | 0 mg |
Sterols (1)
| Phytosterols ? | 7 mg |
|---|
Other components (8)
| Water ? | 94.1 g |
|---|---|
| Ash ? | 0.9 g |
| Energy C | 74 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU C | 521 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 22 µg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added Z | 0 µg |
Other forms of Celery
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Celery, raw Raw | 14 | 0.69 g | 3 g | 0.17 g |
| Celery, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt Cooked | 18 | 0.83 g | 4 g | 0.16 g |
| Celery, cooked Cooked | 42 | 0.52 g | 3.5 g | 2.9 g |
| Celery, pickled | 35 | 0.41 g | 7.6 g | 0.15 g |
| Celery, cooked, as ingredient Cooked | 18 | 0.53 g | 3.6 g | 0.17 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Squash, summer, all varieties, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt Cooked | 20 | 0.91 g | 4.3 g | 0.31 g |
| Squash, summer, all varieties, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt Cooked | 20 | 0.91 g | 4.3 g | 0.31 g |
| Radishes, oriental, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt Cooked | 17 | 0.67 g | 3.4 g | 0.24 g |
| Radishes, oriental, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt Cooked | 17 | 0.67 g | 3.4 g | 0.24 g |
| Summer squash, yellow or green, frozen, cooked, no added fat Cooked | 21 | 1.2 g | 4.5 g | 0.16 g |
| Balsam-pear (bitter gourd), pods, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt Cooked | 19 | 0.84 g | 4.3 g | 0.18 g |
| Balsam-pear (bitter gourd), pods, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt Cooked | 19 | 0.84 g | 4.3 g | 0.18 g |
| Carrots, canned, reduced sodium, cooked, no added fat Cooked | 23 | 0.59 g | 5.4 g | 0.14 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in cooked celery?
100 g of cooked celery has 18 kcal. 1 cup, diced (150 g): about 27 kcal. 2 stalks (75 g): about 14 kcal.
How much protein is in cooked celery?
Cooked celery contains 0.83 g of protein per 100 g (2% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 1.2 g in 1 cup, diced (150 g). About 16% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other vegetables and vegetable products, that is in the lowest quarter (median 2 g).
How many carbs are in cooked celery?
Cooked celery has 4 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.6 g of fiber and 2.4 g of sugars.
How much fat is in cooked celery?
Cooked celery contains 0.16 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.04 g is saturated (0.2% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does cooked celery contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin K (31% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cooked celery?
100 g contains 327 mg of sodium, 14% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does celery have the same nutrition cooked and raw?
No. Per 100 g, celery, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt has 18 kcal, while celery, raw has 14 kcal. Cooking changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 169342. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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