Calories in Celery, raw
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Celery, raw contains 14 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 stalk, medium, 7-1/2" - 8" long (40 g) provides about 6 kcal.
Roughly 73% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 17% from protein and 9% 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 24% of the Daily Value for Vitamin K.
These values are for the raw food. Cooking changes the water content and some nutrients, so cooked versions are listed separately below.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 14 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 0.17 g | 0.2% |
| Saturated fat C | 0.042 g | 0.2% |
| Trans fat Z | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium C | 80 mg | 3% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 3 g | 1% |
| Dietary fiber M | 1.6 g | 6% |
| Total sugars M | 1.3 g | |
| Protein M | 0.69 g | 1% |
| Vitamin A ? | 22 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin C M | 3.1 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.27 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K C | 29.3 µg | 24% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.021 mg | 2% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.057 mg | 4% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 0.32 mg | 2% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) M | 0.25 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.074 mg | 4% |
| Folate (B9) C | 36 µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B12 Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline ? | 6.1 mg | 1% |
| Calcium C | 40 mg | 3% |
| Iron C | 0.2 mg | 1% |
| Magnesium C | 11 mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus C | 24 mg | 2% |
| Potassium C | 260 mg | 6% |
| Zinc C | 0.13 mg | 1% |
| Copper C | 0.035 mg | 4% |
| Manganese C | 0.1 mg | 4% |
| Selenium C | 0.4 µg | 0.7% |
| Fluoride M | 4 µg |
% 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 17%
- Carbohydrates 73%
- Fat 9%
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
- Protein0.69 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)
- Sugars1.3 gbelow the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 2.3 g)
- Fat0.17 gbelow the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.3 g)
- Saturated fat0.042 gbelow the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.052 g)
- Sodium80 mgabove the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 36 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal4.9 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water95.4 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 0.032 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.079 g |
Sugars and starch (7)
| Starch M | 0 g |
|---|---|
| Sucrose C | 0.08 g |
| Glucose C | 0.4 g |
| Fructose C | 0.37 g |
| Lactose M | 0 g |
| Maltose M | 0 g |
| Galactose M | 0.48 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan C | 0.009 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine C | 0.02 g |
| Isoleucine C | 0.021 g |
| Leucine C | 0.032 g |
| Lysine C | 0.027 g |
| Methionine C | 0.005 g |
| Cystine C | 0.004 g |
| Phenylalanine C | 0.02 g |
| Tyrosine C | 0.009 g |
| Valine C | 0.027 g |
| Arginine C | 0.02 g |
| Histidine C | 0.012 g |
| Alanine C | 0.023 g |
| Aspartic acid C | 0.12 g |
| Glutamic acid C | 0.09 g |
| Glycine C | 0.021 g |
| Proline C | 0.018 g |
| Serine C | 0.02 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) ? | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) ? | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) I | 0.079 g |
| SFA 4:0 I | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 I | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 I | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 I | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 I | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 I | 0.001 g |
| SFA 16:0 I | 0.037 g |
| SFA 18:0 I | 0.004 g |
| MUFA 18:1 I | 0.031 g |
| PUFA 18:3 I | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:4 I | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 I | 0.001 g |
| PUFA 18:4 I | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 I | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 I | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) ? | 0 g |
Carotenoids (14)
| Beta-carotene M | 270 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene M | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin M | 283 µg |
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha M | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta M | 0 µg |
| Tocopherol, beta C | 0 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma C | 0 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta C | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, alpha C | 0.01 mg |
| Tocotrienol, beta C | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, gamma C | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, delta C | 0 mg |
Sterols (1)
| Phytosterols ? | 6 mg |
|---|
Other components (13)
| Water C | 95.4 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol ? | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash M | 0.75 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 57 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 449 IU |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) M | 0 µg |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food M | 36 µg |
| Betaine M | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added Z | 0 µg |
Values by source
More than one dataset describes this food. FoodFactly keeps each source's values separately instead of blending them. The headline values above come from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
| Per 100 g | USDA FNDDS | USDA Foundation |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 17 kcal | 14.8 kcal |
| Protein | 0.49 g | 0.49 g |
| Carbohydrates | 3.3 g | 3.3 g |
| Fat | 0.16 g | 0.16 g |
| Fiber | 1.6 g | n/a |
| Sugars | 1.3 g | n/a |
| Sodium | 97 mg | 97.2 mg |
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, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iceberg lettuce, raw Raw | 14 | 0.9 g | 3 g | 0.14 g |
| Romaine lettuce, raw Raw | 17 | 1.2 g | 3.3 g | 0.3 g |
| Green bell pepper, raw Raw | 20 | 0.86 g | 4.6 g | 0.17 g |
| Tomato, red, ripe, raw Raw | 18 | 0.88 g | 3.9 g | 0.2 g |
| Zucchini, raw Raw | 17 | 1.2 g | 3.1 g | 0.32 g |
| Asparagus, raw Raw | 20 | 2.2 g | 3.9 g | 0.12 g |
| Cucumber, with peel, raw Raw | 15 | 0.65 g | 3.6 g | 0.11 g |
| Cauliflower, raw Raw | 25 | 1.9 g | 5 g | 0.28 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Compare: Romaine lettuce, raw vs Celery, rawCelery, raw vs Iceberg lettuce, raw
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in raw celery?
100 g of raw celery has 14 kcal. 1 stalk, medium, 7-1/2" - 8" long (40 g): about 6 kcal. 1 strip, 4" long (4 g): about 1 kcal. 1 tbsp (7.5 g): about 1 kcal.
How much protein is in raw celery?
Raw celery contains 0.69 g of protein per 100 g (1% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.28 g in 1 stalk, medium, 7-1/2" - 8" long (40 g). About 17% 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 raw celery?
Raw celery has 3 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.6 g of fiber and 1.3 g of sugars.
How much fat is in raw celery?
Raw celery contains 0.17 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.042 g is saturated (0.2% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does raw celery contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin K (24% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in raw celery?
100 g contains 80 mg of sodium, 3% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does celery have the same nutrition raw and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, celery, raw has 14 kcal, while celery, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt has 18 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 169988. 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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