Celery

vegetables

Celery

8/ 10Excellent
Controversy: 5.1

Rated by 11 diets

8 approve2 caution1 avoid
Is Celery Healthy?

Yes — Celery is broadly considered healthy. 8 out of 11 diets approve it.

Nutrition Facts
Per 100g
Calories
16kcal
Protein
0.7g
Carbs
3g
Fat
0.2g
Fiber
1.6g
Sugar
1.3g
Sodium
80mg

Diet Ratings

Keto9/10APPROVED

Celery is extremely low in net carbs at approximately 1.2g per 100g. Excellent for keto due to minimal carbohydrate impact and high water content. Ideal for snacking or as a vehicle for high-fat dips.

Vegan9/10APPROVED

Whole plant vegetable with no animal products or derivatives. Low-calorie, hydrating vegetable suitable for all vegan diets.

Paleo9/10APPROVED

Unprocessed vegetable with minimal carbohydrates and no anti-nutrients. Widely available in nature and fully compliant with paleo principles.

Mediterranean8/10APPROVED

Low-calorie vegetable with minimal carbohydrates, used as flavor base in Mediterranean cooking (soffritto). Excellent source of hydration and micronutrients.

Carnivore2/10AVOID

Plant-derived vegetable with minimal nutritional value for carnivores. Contains plant compounds and carbohydrates.

Whole3010/10APPROVED

Celery is a whole vegetable with no excluded ingredients. Fully compliant with Whole30 rules.

Low-FODMAP5/10CAUTION

Celery is low-FODMAP at restricted portions (1 stalk or 40g). Larger servings exceed fructan thresholds. Monash data shows dose-dependent response.

iSome clinical practitioners recommend avoiding celery entirely due to fructan accumulation in larger servings; Monash University permits up to 1 stalk (40g) in elimination phase.

DASH8/10APPROVED

Core DASH vegetable. Very low sodium, good source of potassium and fiber. Supports cardiovascular health and blood pressure management.

Zone9/10APPROVED

Extremely low-glycemic, nearly zero net carbs. Ideal Zone vegetable for unlimited consumption within meal structure. High water content, minimal caloric density.

Anti-Inflammatory7/10APPROVED

Contains luteolin, a flavonoid with documented anti-inflammatory properties. Low calorie, hydrating, supports digestive health. Minimal pro-inflammatory compounds.

GLP-1 Friendly5/10CAUTION

Very low calorie and nutrient-dense, but extremely low fiber relative to volume. Requires large volume to feel satisfying, which conflicts with GLP-1 reduced appetite. Better as flavoring/base than main vegetable. High water content is beneficial.

Controversy Index

Score range: 210/10. Higher controversy = more disagreement between diets.

Consensus5.1Divisive

Diet-Specific Tips for Celery

Keto 9/10
  • 1.2g net carbs per 100g
  • 95% water content
  • Negligible caloric impact
  • Excellent for dips and spreads
Vegan 9/10
  • 100% plant-based
  • Whole food
  • Minimal processing
  • High water content
Paleo 9/10
  • Unprocessed
  • Low-carb
  • No anti-nutrients
Mediterranean 8/10
  • Minimal calories
  • Culinary foundation vegetable
  • High water content
  • Supports digestive health
Whole30 10/10
  • Whole vegetable
  • No excluded ingredients
  • Unprocessed
Low-FODMAP 5/10
  • Fructan content increases with portion size
  • 1 stalk (40g) is safe; larger amounts problematic
  • Dose-dependent FODMAP status
DASH 8/10
  • Very low sodium
  • Potassium-rich
  • High water content
  • Low calorie
Zone 9/10
  • Negligible glycemic load
  • High water content
  • Minimal calories
  • Excellent filler vegetable
  • Luteolin flavonoid
  • Low calorie density
  • Hydrating
  • Supports digestion
  • very low calorie
  • very low fiber
  • requires large volume for satiety
  • high water content
  • better as flavoring than main dish
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