How healthy is celery?
Is celery healthy? Yes, for most people. Celery scores 81/100 on the HowHealthyIs Score: 100 g provides 14 kcal, 1.6 g fiber and 260 mg potassium. Celery is mostly water and fiber, very low in calories, with vitamin K. Source: USDA FoodData Central.
Score explained
The score compares nutrient density per 100 kcal across every food we cover (NRF9.3 method). Celery ranks higher than 81% of them.
Counts in favor (% daily value per 100 kcal)
- Fiber29%
- Potassium28%
- Vitamin C17%
- Calcium15%
- Magnesium13%
- Vitamin A12%
- Vitamin E9%
- Protein7%
- Iron6%
Counts against
- Saturated fat1%
- Added sugars0%
- Sodium17%
Raw NRF9.3: 136 minus 18 = 117. The score is not a verdict on whether to eat a food; portion, the whole meal and your own health matter more. Full methodology
How many calories are in celery?
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per portion | %DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy and macronutrients | |||
| Calories | 14 kcal | 9 kcal | |
| Protein | 0.7 g | 0.4 g | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 3 g | 1.9 g | 1% |
| Fiber | 1.6 g | 1 g | 4% |
| Sugars | 1.3 g | 0.9 g | |
| Added sugars | 0 g | 0 g | 0% |
| Fat | 0.2 g | 0.1 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | <0.1 g | <0.1 g | 0% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin A | 22 µg | 14 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 3.1 mg | 2 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.3 mg | 0.2 mg | 1% |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium | 40 mg | 26 mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.2 mg | 0.1 mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 260 mg | 166 mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 11 mg | 7 mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 80 mg | 51 mg | 2% |
Source: USDA FoodData Central, "Celery, raw" (FDC 169988). Values rounded.
Why is celery good for you?
A typical portion does not supply 10% or more of the daily value for any of the nine nutrients we score.
Good ways to use it
- Snacks with peanut butter or hummus
- Soups and stocks
What should you watch out for?
- Celery is a common allergen in Europe.
Which vegetables score higher?
Other vegetables with more nutrition per calorie. Variety matters more than picking one winner.