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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: Moderate

Major vitamin contribution: Vitamin C

Major mineral contribution: Potassium, phosphorus

About the Nutrients in This Food

Celeriac is the starchy root of a variety of celery with moderate amounts

of dietary fiber and vitamin C. One-half cup cooked celeriac has one gram

dietary fiber and 4 mg vitamin C (5 percent of the RDA for a woman, 4

percent of the RDA for a man), and 134 mg potassium—about 40 percent

as much potassium as one medium orange.

The Most Nutritious Way to Serve This Food

Fresh sliced in salads to protect the vitamin C.

Diets That May Restrict or Exclude This Food

Low-fiber diet

Low-sodium diet

Buying This Food

Look for: firm, small-to-medium, sprout-free celeriac roots

Avoid: large roots. Larger celeriac roots contain more cellulose and lignin,

which gives them a “woody” texture.