Carbohydrate and Fiber Counts for Celery
- ½ cup chopped celery: 1 gram effective (net) carbohydrate plus 1 gram fiber and 8 calories
- 1 small celery stalk (5" long): 1 gram effective (net) carbohydrate and 3 calories
- 1 medium celery stalk (7-8" long): 1 gram effective (net) carbohydrate plus 1 gram fiber and 6 calories
- 1 large celery stalk (11-12" long): 2 grams effective (net) carbohydrate plus 1 gram fiber and 10 calories
Glycemic Index for Celery
As with most non-starchy vegetables, there is no scientific study of the glycemic index of celery.More Information about the Glycemic Index
Estimated Glycemic Load of Celery
- ½ cup chopped celery: 1
- 1 small celery stalk (5" long): 0
- 1 medium celery stalk (7-8" long): 0
- 1 large celery stalk (11-12" long): 1
More Information About the Glycemic Load
Health Benefits of Celery
Celery is a very good source of fiber. It is an excellent source of Vitamin K, a good source of Vitamin A and potassium, and contains smaller amounts of many other nutrients including Vitamin C.Low-Carb Recipes with Celery
- Cauliflower "Potato" Salad
- Moo Shu Chicken
- Crock Pot Hungarian Goulash
- Crock Pot Ropa Vieja
- Rainbow Soup
- Low-Carb Stuffing
- Shrimp Spread with Dill
- Tuna Walnut Salad
- Salmon Salad
More Information About Celery at Calorie Count.
Sources:
Leroux, MarcusFoster-Powell, Kaye, Holt, Susanna and Brand-Miller, Janette. "International table of glycemic index and glycemic load values: 2002." American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Vol. 76, No. 1, 5-56, (2002).
United States Department of Agriculture. "Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity (ORAC) of Selected Foods - 2007. November 2007
USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Release 20.
