Calories in celery

USDA data · Updated October 12, 2026

Celery (1 stalk, medium, 40 g) has 6 calories, with 0.3 g of protein, 1.2 g of carbohydrates and 0.1 g of fat. Per 100 g, that's 14 kcal.

Values are for Celery, raw. Amounts vary with size, variety and preparation.

Celery

Per 1 stalk, medium (40 g)


Calories6

Protein0.3 g
Carbohydrates1.2 g
   Fiber0.6 g
   Sugars0.5 g
Fat0.1 g
Sodium32 mg

Source: USDA FoodData Central.

Calories in celery by serving

ServingWeightCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
100 g100 g140.7 g3 g0.2 g
1 cup chopped101 g140.7 g3 g0.2 g
1 NLEA serving110 g150.8 g3.3 g0.2 g
1 tbsp8 g10.1 g0.2 g0 g
1 stalk, large (11"-12" long)64 g90.4 g1.9 g0.1 g
1 stalk, medium (7-1/2" - 8" long)40 g60.3 g1.2 g0.1 g
1 stalk, small (5" long)17 g20.1 g0.5 g0 g
1 strip (4" long)4 g10 g0.1 g0 g
1 oz28 g40.2 g0.8 g0 g

Where the calories come from

Protein 17%Carbs 73%Fat 10%

Celery has a very low energy density (0.1 kcal per gram). It provides 4.9 g of protein per 100 kcal.

Vegetables: calories compared

Per 100 gCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
Celery140.7 g3 g0.2 g
Cucumber150.7 g3.6 g0.1 g
Zucchini171.2 g3.1 g0.3 g
Romaine lettuce171.2 g3.3 g0.3 g
Tomato180.9 g3.9 g0.2 g
Asparagus202.2 g3.9 g0.1 g
Mushrooms223.1 g3.3 g0.3 g
Spinach232.9 g3.6 g0.4 g
Cauliflower251.9 g5 g0.3 g
Red bell pepper261 g6 g0.3 g
Green beans311.8 g7 g0.2 g
Broccoli342.8 g6.6 g0.4 g
Onion401.1 g9.3 g0.1 g
Carrots410.9 g9.6 g0.2 g
Green peas785.2 g14.3 g0.3 g
Sweet potato902 g20.7 g0.1 g
Baked potato932.5 g21.1 g0.1 g
Corn on the cob963.4 g21 g1.5 g

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Source: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, SR Legacy, FDC ID 169988. Calories are rounded to the nearest whole number and nutrients to one decimal place.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in celery?

6 calories in 1 stalk, medium (40 g), or 14 calories per 100 g.

How much protein is in celery?

0.3 g of protein in 1 stalk, medium (40 g) (0.7 g per 100 g).

How many carbs are in celery?

1.2 g of carbohydrates in 1 stalk, medium (40 g), including 0.6 g of fiber.