Calories in celery
Raw. 14 kcal (59 kJ) per 100 g. Choose a portion below and every figure on the page updates.
Celery is one of the lowest-energy foods you can eat, with just 14 kcal (59 kJ) per 100 g. The stalks are about 95% water, and the small amount of energy comes from carbohydrate, a good share of it fibre. Its main nutritional contribution is vitamin K, along with some potassium and folate. Celery also contains more natural sodium than most vegetables, though the amounts are still small.
Where the energy comes from
Share of total energy contributed by each macronutrient, using the standard 4/4/9 kcal per gram factors:
Full nutrition breakdown
Values shown for 40 g.
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 6 kcal | – |
| Energy | 23 kJ | – |
| Protein | 0.3 g | <1% |
| Total fat | 0.1 g | <1% |
| Saturated | 0.02 g | <1% |
| Monounsaturated | 0.01 g | – |
| Polyunsaturated | 0.03 g | – |
| Trans | 0 g | – |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 1.2 g | <1% |
| Sugars | 0.54 g | – |
| Starch | 0 g | – |
| Fibre | 0.6 g | 2% |
| Water | 38.2 g | – |
| Vitamins | ||
| Vitamin A | 8.8 µg | <1% |
| Vitamin C | 1.2 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.108 mg | <1% |
| Vitamin K | 11.7 µg | 10% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.008 mg | <1% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.023 mg | 2% |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.128 mg | <1% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 0.098 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.03 mg | 2% |
| Folate | 14.4 µg | 4% |
| Choline | 2.4 mg | <1% |
| Minerals | ||
| Calcium | 16 mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.08 mg | <1% |
| Magnesium | 4.4 mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 9.6 mg | <1% |
| Potassium | 104 mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 32 mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.052 mg | <1% |
| Copper | 0.014 mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.041 mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 0.16 µg | <1% |
Daily Values are the FDA reference intakes for adults and children aged 4 and over, based on a 2,000 kcal diet. They are a labelling standard, not a personal target.
Common portions
| Portion | Grams | kcal | kJ | Protein g | Carbs g | Fat g |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 medium stalk | 40 | 6 | 23 | 0.3 | 1.2 | 0.1 |
| 1 large stalk | 64 | 9 | 37 | 0.4 | 1.9 | 0.1 |
| 1 cup, chopped | 101 | 14 | 59 | 0.7 | 3 | 0.2 |
Things worth knowing
- One medium stalk (40 g) has about 6 kcal / 23 kJ and a large stalk (64 g) about 9 kcal / 37 kJ.
- The idea that celery has "negative calories" is a myth: digestion uses only a small fraction of food energy, so celery still adds a little energy, just very little.
- A cup of chopped celery (101 g) provides around 30 µg of vitamin K, about a quarter of the Daily Value.
- Celery juice loses most of the fibre, and dips such as peanut butter or cream cheese usually supply far more calories than the sticks themselves.
Converting these figures
One 1 medium stalk of celery is 6 kcal, which is 23 kJ. To convert any other figure, divide kilojoules by 4.184 for calories, or use the converter on the home page.
It takes 1,707 g of celery to reach 1,000 kJ (239 kcal). See how that compares with other foods on the 1000 kJ to calories page.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy 11143. Values are averages; individual samples vary with variety, growing conditions, and preparation.