Celery Nutrition

Celery 

Celery is a plant of the Apiaceae family and is consumed as a vegetable. It has long fibrous stalks that are generally eaten as a snack for its low-calorific value. It can be found throughout the world and is an integral part of certain cuisines. It is most commonly found in soups and salads, or as a garnish to certain dishes.

The origins of celery most likely trace back to the Mediterranean and North African areas, since what is believed to be a rudimentary variety of species of celery was found in King Tut’s tomb, and a plant closely resembling it is referenced multiple times in Mediterranean myth and history. The plant is now cultivated globally and is a part of every cuisine from America and Ireland to Japan and Australia.

Nutrition of Celery

"Nutrition value per 100 g"

Principle	Nutrient Value	Percentage of RDA
	Calories
Calories	67.0 KJ	1%
From Carbohydrates	49.0 KJ	~
From Fat	6.3 KJ	~
From Protein	11.7 KJ	~
	Carbohydrates
Carbohydrate	3.4 g	1%
Dietary Fiber	1.6 g	6%
Starch	~	~
Sugars	1.8 g	~
	Fats & Fatty Acids
Fat	0.2 g	0%
Saturated Fat	0.0 g	0%
Monounsaturated Fat	0,0 g	~
Polyunsaturated Fat	0.1 g	~
Omega-3	0.0 mg	~
Omega-6	79.0 mg	~
	Protein & Amino Acids
Protein	0.7 g	1%
Tryptophan	9.0 mg	~
Threonine	20.0 mg	~
Isoleucine	21.0 mg	~
Leucine	32.0 mg	~
Lysine	27.0 mg	~
Methionine	5.0 mg	~
Cystine	4.0 mg	~
Phenylalanine	20.0 mg	~
Tyrosine	9.0 mg	~
Valine	27.0 mg	~
Arginine	20.0 mg	~
Histidine	12.0 mg	~
Alanine	23.0 mg	~
Aspartic Acid	117.0 mg	~
Glutamic Acid	90.0 mg	~
Glycine	21.0 mg	~
Proline	18.0 mg	~
Serine	20.0 mg	~
Hydroxyproline	~	~
	Vitamins
Vitamin A	449.0 IU	9%
Vitamin C	3.1 mg	5%
Vitamin D	~	~
Vitamin E	0.3 mg	1%
Vitamin K	29.3 mcg	37%
Thiamin	0.0 mg	1%
Riboflavin	0.1 mg	3%
Niacin	0.3 mg	2%
Vitamin B6	0.1 mg	4%
Folate	36.0 mcg	9%
Vitamin B12	0.0 mcg	0%
Pantothenic Acid	0.2 mg	2%
Choline	6.1 mg	~
Betaine	0.1 mg	~
	Minerals
Calcium	40.0 mg	4%
Iron	0.2 mg	1%
Magnesium	11.0 mg	3%
Phosphorus	24.0 mg	2%
Potassium	260.0 mg	7%
Sodium	80.0 mg	3%
Zinc	0.1 mg	1%
Copper	0.0 mg	2%
Manganese	0.1 mg	5%
Selenium	0.4 mcg	1%
Fluoride	4.0 mcg	~
	Sterols
Cholesterol	0.0 mg	~
Phytosterols	6.0 mg	~
	Other Constituents
Water	95.4 g	~
Ash	0.7 g	~
Caffeine	0.0 mg	~
Theobromine	0.0 mg	~
Alcohol	0.0 g	~

Health Benefits of Celery 

• Lowers Cholesterol Level
• Anticancer Properties
• Boosts Immune System
• Reduces Blood Pressure
• Prevents Urinary Tract Infections
• Lowers Arthritis Pain
• Reduces Asthma Symptoms
• Prevents Oxidative Damage
• Weight Loss
• Nerve Tonic