Celery is a food in the "Vegetables" category and it is high in carbohydrates. It is a food with a very low energy density: 100g provide about 0% of the recommended daily energy intake. Celery as a high content of , which is why its daily consumption should be limited. Celery is rich in minerals and vitamins. The most present mineral is Potassium (K) and in 100g it contains enough Potassium (K) to provide 5% of the daily requirement. The most common vitamin is Ascorbic acid (C) and in 100g it contains enough Vitamin K to provide 24% of the daily requirement.
Glycemic Index: 10/100 (low)
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RDA | ||
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Energy | 14 kcal 58 kJ |
1% |
Water | 95.4 g 95 ml |
5% |
Protein | 0.69 g | 1% |
Carbohydrate | 2.97 g | 1% |
Fiber | 1.6 g | 6% |
Fat | 0.17 g | 0% |
Saturated 2 | 0.042 g | (of recommended max) 0% |
Monounsatured | 0.032 g | 0% |
Polyunsatured | 0.079 g | 0% |
2 A maximum of 20g of saturated fat per day is recommended
Calcium (Ca) | 40 mg | 3% |
Magnesium (Mg) | 11 mg | 3% |
Phosphorus (P) | 24 mg | 2% |
Potassium (K) | 280 mg | 6% |
Sodium (Na) | 80 mg | 3% |
Zinc (Zn) | 0.13 mg | 1% |
Copper (Cu) | 0.035 mg | 4% |
Manganese (Mn) | 0.103 mg | 4% |
Selenium (Se) | 0.0004 mg | 1% |
Fluoride (F) | 0.004 mg | 0% |
Thiamin (B1) | 0.021 mg | 2% |
Riboflavin (B2) | 0.057 mg | 4% |
Niacin (B3) | 0.32 mg | 2% |
Pantothenic acid (B5) | 0.246 mg | 5% |
Pyridoxine (B6) | 0.074 mg | 4% |
Folate (B9) | 0.036 mg | 9% |
Ascorbic acid (C) | 3.1 mg | 3% |
Vitamin A | 0.022 mg | 2% |
Vitamin K | 0.0293 mg | 24% |
Vitamin E | 0.27 mg | 2% |
This graph shows the relative percentage of each macronutrient in relation to the one most present. Celery is high in carbohydrates.
This graph shows the percentage of each vitamin in relation to the one most present. The most abundant vitamin is Ascorbic Acid (C). Ascorbic Acid (C) is a water soluble vitamin. This means that it is easily absorbed by the body and any excess is removed. Ascorbic Acid (C) is important for the synthesis of certain proteins and neurotransmitters. It helps to heal wounds and it's a natural antioxidant.
This graph shows the amount of each vitamin (green area) in relation to the recommended daily intake (gray line).
This graph shows the percentage of each mineral in relation to the one most present. The most abundant mineral is Potassium (K). Potassium (K) is labeled as macromineral because the body needs it in high amount. Potassium (K) helps the body keep proper fluid balance, nerve transmission, and muscle contraction.
This graph shows the amount of each mineral (green area) in relation to the recommended daily intake (gray line).