Calories in Celery, cooked
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Celery, cooked contains 42 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (155 g) provides about 65 kcal.
Roughly 62% of its calories come from fat, with 33% from carbohydrates and 5% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for other vegetables and combinations on FoodFactly (46 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 27% 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 the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 42 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 2.9 g | 4% |
| Saturated fat C | 0.76 g | 4% |
| Cholesterol C | 2 mg | 0.7% |
| Sodium C | 231 mg | 10% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 3.5 g | 1% |
| Dietary fiber C | 1.7 g | 6% |
| Total sugars C | 1.4 g | |
| Protein C | 0.52 g | 1% |
| Vitamin A C | 34 µg | 4% |
| Vitamin C C | 2.7 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.69 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K C | 32.8 µg | 27% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.02 mg | 2% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.057 mg | 4% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.32 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.066 mg | 4% |
| Folate (B9) C | 32 µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 6.6 mg | 1% |
| Calcium C | 48 mg | 4% |
| Iron C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Magnesium C | 11 mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus C | 23 mg | 2% |
| Potassium C | 276 mg | 6% |
| Zinc C | 0.09 mg | 0.8% |
| Copper C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Selenium C | 0 µg | 0% |
% 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 5%
- Carbohydrates 33%
- Fat 62%
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
- Protein0.52 gin the lowest quarter of other vegetables and combinations (median 2 g)
- Fiber1.7 gbelow the median for other vegetables and combinations (median 2.2 g)
- Sugars1.4 gin the lowest quarter of other vegetables and combinations (median 2.4 g)
- Fat2.9 gabove the median for other vegetables and combinations (median 2.7 g)
- Saturated fat0.76 gin the top quarter of other vegetables and combinations (median 0.69 g)
- Sodium231 mgin the top quarter of other vegetables and combinations (median 138 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal1.2 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water91.9 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 1 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.87 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 0.78 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.019 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0.014 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.008 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.018 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.022 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.07 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0.43 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.15 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 0.97 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.087 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.001 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.016 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.013 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 272 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 280 µg |
| Retinol C | 12 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 91.9 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 32 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 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, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt Cooked | 18 | 0.83 g | 4 g | 0.16 g |
| 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, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bitter melon, cooked Cooked | 41 | 0.82 g | 4.2 g | 2.7 g |
| Christophine, cooked Cooked | 44 | 0.86 g | 4.7 g | 2.9 g |
| Lettuce, cooked Cooked | 49 | 1.1 g | 4.2 g | 3.1 g |
| Summer squash, yellow or green, canned, cooked, fat added, NS as to fat type Cooked | 35 | 0.6 g | 2.9 g | 2.6 g |
| Cactus, cooked, fat added Cooked | 38 | 1.3 g | 3.2 g | 2.6 g |
| Tomatoes, canned, reduced sodium, cooked Cooked | 39 | 0.78 g | 3.4 g | 2.8 g |
| Summer squash, yellow or green, frozen, cooked, fat added, NS as to fat type Cooked | 43 | 1.2 g | 4.4 g | 2.7 g |
| Summer squash, yellow or green, frozen, cooked with oil Cooked | 46 | 1.2 g | 4.4 g | 3.1 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 42 kcal. 1 cup (155 g): about 65 kcal. 1 stalk (42 g): about 18 kcal.
How much protein is in cooked celery?
Cooked celery contains 0.52 g of protein per 100 g (1% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.81 g in 1 cup (155 g). About 5% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other other vegetables and combinations, that is in the lowest quarter (median 2 g).
How many carbs are in cooked celery?
Cooked celery has 3.5 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.7 g of fiber and 1.4 g of sugars.
How much fat is in cooked celery?
Cooked celery contains 2.9 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.76 g is saturated (4% 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 (27% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cooked celery?
100 g contains 231 mg of sodium, 10% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does celery have the same nutrition cooked and raw?
No. Per 100 g, celery, cooked has 42 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: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. 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: FNDDS (Survey), record 2709906. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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