Celery: calories and nutrition information

Nutrition information: celery

Nutrient	Carbs 100 g	% RI*	1 stalk (40 g)
Energy	16 kcal67 kJ	1%	6 kcal25 kJ
Fat	0.2 g	0%	0.1 g
of which saturated fatty acids	0 g	0%	0 g
Carbs	1.4 g	1%	0.6 g
of which sugars	1.3 g	1%	0.5 g
Fiber	1.6 g	-	0.6 g
Protein	0.7 g	1%	0.3 g
Salt	0.2 g	3%	0.08 g
Water	95.4 g	-	38.2 g

* RI = reference intake for an average adult (8400 kJ / 2000 kcal). Carbs exclude fiber, as shown on EU food labels.

How many calories does celery contain?

Calories and macronutrients in typical servings. Use the calculator at the top of the page to calculate a different weight.

Serving	Calories	Protein	Carbs	Fat
1 stalk40 g	6 kcal	0.3 g	0.6 g	0.1 g
Large stalk65 g	10 kcal	0.5 g	0.9 g	0.1 g
100 g	16 kcal	0.7 g	1.4 g	0.2 g
Cup of chopped leek105 g	17 kcal	0.7 g	1.5 g	0.2 g

Vitamins and minerals

In 100 g of celery, the most abundant nutrients are vitamin K (39% NRV), folate (18%), and potassium (13%). We show nutrients that provide at least 2% of the NRV per 100 g.

Nutrient	Carbs 100 g	% RI
Potassium	260 mg	13%
Calcium	40 mg	5%
Magnesium	11 mg	3%
Phosphorus	24 mg	3%
Vitamin C	3.1 mg	4%
Vitamin B2 (riboflavin)	0.06 mg	4%
Vitamin B6	0.07 mg	5%
Folate	36 µg	18%
Vitamin A	22 µg	3%
Vitamin E	0.3 mg	3%
Vitamin K	29.3 µg	39%

How celery compares with other foods

Celery has more calories per 100 g than 6% of the vegetables in our chart. Here are foods in the vegetables category with a similar calorie content (kcal per 100 g):

Cucumber15 kcal
Napa cabbage16 kcal
Canned tomatoes16 kcal
Radish16 kcal
Celery stalks16 kcal
Zucchini17 kcal
Tomato18 kcal
Sauerkraut19 kcal
Green bell pepper20 kcal

Celery in meal plans

You’ll find this food in ready-made meal plans for 7 days, with recipes and a shopping list:

1200 kcal meal plan - day 7: celery with peanut butter and raisins
1500 kcal meal plan - day 5: celery with peanut butter and raisins
1800 kcal meal plan - day 3: spaghetti Bolognese
2000-kcal meal plan - day 2: spaghetti with lentils in tomato sauce

Recipes with this ingredient

Celery with peanut butter and raisins - about 166 kcal per serving
Tzatziki with vegetable sticks – about 182 kcal per serving
Spaghetti Bolognese – about 669 kcal per serving
Spaghetti with lentils in tomato sauce - about 600 kcal per serving

Find more ideas in recipes with calories and macros.

FAQs

How many calories are in 1 celery stalk?

1 celery stalk (about 40 g) has about 6 kcal: 0.3 g protein, 0.6 g carbs, and 0.1 g fat.

How many calories are in 100 g of celery?

100 g of celery contains 16 kcal (67 kJ).

How much protein does celery contain?

Celery has 0.7 g protein per 100 g, and 1 celery stalk has about 0.3 g.

How many carbs does celery contain?

100 g of celery contains 1.4 g of digestible carbs, including 1.3 g of sugars, plus 1.6 g of fiber.

Data source: USDA FoodData Central, SR28 database - “Celery, raw” (NDB 11143). Polish names and serving sizes: EatSee editorial team. Values are estimates and vary by variety, size, and preparation method. For packaged products, check the label for exact information. This page is for informational purposes and does not replace advice from a doctor or dietitian. Updated: 10 November 2026. How we prepare our calorie chart.