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Nutritional Profile

Energy value (calories per serving): Low

Protein: Moderate

Fat: Low

Saturated fat: Low

Cholesterol: None

Carbohydrates: High

Fiber: Moderate

Sodium: High

Major vitamin contribution: Folate

Major mineral contribution: Potassium, phosphorus

About the Nutrients in This Food

Celery has moderate amounts of dietary fiber and small amounts of the B

vitamin folate.

One-half cup diced raw celery has one gram dietary fiber and 17 mcg

folate (4 percent of the RDA).

The Most Nutritious Way to Serve This Food

Fresh, filled with cheese to add protein.

Diets That May Restrict or Exclude This Food

Low-fiber diet

Low-sodium diet

Buying This Food

Look for: Crisp, medium-size pale green celery with fresh leaves. Darker

stalks have more vitamin A but are likely to be stringy.

Avoid: Wilted or yellowed stalks. Wilted stalks have lost moisture and are

low in vitamins A and C. Yellowed stalks are no longer fresh; their chlorophyll

pigments have faded enough to let the yellow carotenes show through.