how many calories are in celery
Celery is very low in calories: about 14–16 calories per 100 grams, and roughly 6 calories in a medium stalk.
Quick Scoop
- About 14–16 calories per 100 g of raw celery.
- Around 6 calories in one medium stalk (about 7–8 inches).
- Very low in carbs (about 3 g per 100 g), with around 2 g of fiber.
- Contains vitamin K, folate, potassium, and small amounts of vitamin C and A.
Common Celery Portions (Approximate)
| Serving size | Approx. calories |
|---|---|
| 1 medium stalk | ~6 kcal | [8]
| 1 large stalk | ~8–10 kcal (scaled from 100 g value) | [1][3][5]
| 100 g raw celery | ~14–16 kcal | [3][5][1]
| 1 cup chopped (about 100–120 g) | ~15–20 kcal | [5][1]
A Bit of Context
Many forum discussions and “diet hacks” claim celery is a “negative calorie” food, meaning you burn more energy digesting it than it contains.
However, digestion does not use more calories than celery provides; it is just very low in calories and high in water and fiber, which makes it filling for very few calories.
If you’re tracking your intake, assuming 15 calories per 100 g or about 6 calories per medium stalk is a practical and safe estimate.
Information gathered from public forums or data available on the internet and portrayed here.