The leaves of celery are large and green like parsley, with thick, ribbed stalks that join above the root at the base ( the base / root is called celery root or celeriac).
Celery’s flesh is crunchy and juicy, with a mild salty flavor. Even though celery is most often used for its stalks, its leaves are also edible and have a celery-like flavor.
Scientific name of Celery
Apium graveolens
Other names of Celery
- Turnip-rooted celery
- Apio
- Salsão
- Sedano
Nutrition facts of Celery
*Serving size = 100 grams = 3.55 Ounces = 1/2 cup
*DV= % Daily Value (%DV indicates how much nutrients contribute to a person’s daily diet from a serving of a food. DV assists you in determining whether or not a serving of food is high or low in a particular nutrient.)
| Nutrient | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 14 | KCAL | |
| Fat | 0.17 | GRAM | 0% |
| Protein | 0.69 | GRAM | 1% |
| Carbohydrate | 2.97 | GRAM | 1% |
Calories by source in Celery:
- Calories by carbohydrate in Celery = 77%
- Calories by fat in Celery = 10%
- Calories by protein in Celery = 13%
Fats and Fatty Acid profile of Celery:
- Polyunsaturated fat (PUFA) in Celery = 52%
- Saturated fat (SF) in Celery = 27%
- Monounsaturated fat (MUFA) in Celery = 21%
Detailed vitamin profile of Celery, vitamin A, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, vitamin C, vitamin D, Folate, Niacin, Thiamin, and Riboflavin is shown in the chart at the end of the article.
Detailed mineral profile of Celery, Sodium(Na), Calcium(Ca), Copper(Cu), Iron(Fe), Magnesium(Mg), Selenium(Se), Phosphorus(P), Potassium(K) and Zinc(Zn) is shown the chart at the end of the article.
Check freshness in Celery
- Select celery stalks / stems which are crisp and bright green in colour
- Avoid celery stalks which are rubbery in texture and slimy feel
Availability of Celery
- Celery is available round the year
How to store Celery
- Celery can be stored in in refrigerator for 2 weeks.
- Avoid washing the celery if planning to store it in the refrigerator
Complete nutrition facts of Celery
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