Celery Nutrition Benefits and Facts

Nutritional summary

Celery is a primary component of healthy dietary patterns that are well-established by major institutional guidelines to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and colorectal cancer .
Because it is composed of over 95% water, celery provides hydration while contributing to the high volume of vegetables (800g per day) associated with a nonlinear threshold for maximum heart health benefits .
The stalks contain insoluble fiber, including cellulose and hemicellulose, which promote digestive regularity by increasing fecal bulk and reducing the time waste spends in the intestines .
Early research using animal models and laboratory extracts suggests that celery may have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties that could influence blood pressure and lipid levels, though human clinical evidence remains limited .

Interesting fact

In Ancient Greece, celery leaves were used to weave the crowns awarded to victors at the Isthmian Games, long before the plant was domesticated for food.

Standout nutrients

GREAT

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Folate

GREAT

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Vitamin K

MID

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Chromium

EPIC

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Water

kcal per 100g

Protein0.63g

Fat0.16g

Carbs1.21g

Fiber1.63g

Sugar1.46g

Fat breakdown

Polyunsat0.05g

Monounsat0.02g

Saturated0.03g

Seasonality

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Diet

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Sustainability

Lighter footprint

Low greenhouse gas emissions but can require significant irrigation in dry regions

Confidencemedium

Storage

Refrigerate

1–2 weeks

Store in a damp cloth or aluminum foil to maintain crispness

Flavour

Data & Sources

Harmonized from 5 validated sources

French Food Database

1 contributing source food

Phenol-Explorer

1 contributing source food

Swiss Food Database

1 contributing source food

McCance & Widdowson

1 contributing source food

USDA

USDA FoodData Central

1 contributing source food

Claim citations

What is the relationship between dietary patterns consumed and risk of cardiovascular disease? | Nutrition Evidence Systematic Review

[1]nesr.usda.gov

What is the relationship between dietary patterns consumed and risk of colorectal cancer? | Nutrition Evidence Systematic Review

[3]nesr.usda.gov

A Review of the Antioxidant Activity of Celery (Apium graveolens L) - PMC

[4]pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

[PDF] Scientific Report of the 2015 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee

[9]ods.od.nih.gov

Fruits, vegetables, and health: A comprehensive narrative, umbrella review of the science and recommendations for enhanced public policy to improve intake - PubMed

[10]pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

The Role of Dietary Fiber in Health Promotion and Disease Prevention

[12]www.ncbi.nlm.nih.govncbi.nlm.nih.gov

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