Celeriac
A knobbly celery root that mashes and roasts like potato at a third of the carbohydrate.
Nutrition per 100 g
Standardised to 100 g of celeriac, raw for fair comparison. Typical serving: 100 g raw — 42 kcal per 100 g serving.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving (100 g) | Per 100 kcal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | 42 kcal | 42 kcal | 100 kcal |
| Protein | 1.5 g | 1.5 g | 3.6 g |
| Carbohydrate | 9.2 g | 9.2 g | 21.9 g |
| Fat | 0.3 g | 0.3 g | 0.7 g |
| Fibre | 1.8 g | 1.8 g | 4.3 g |
Figures are typical values and vary with variety, preparation and brand.
Micronutrients
Vitamins and minerals per 100 g of celeriac, with a typical serving and FDA Daily Value for adults.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving (100 g) | % DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin A | 0 µg | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 8 mg | 8 mg | 9% |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.36 mg | 0.36 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 41 µg | 41 µg | 34% |
| Thiamin | 0.05 mg | 0.05 mg | 4% |
| Riboflavin | 0.06 mg | 0.06 mg | 5% |
| Niacin | 0.7 mg | 0.7 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.17 mg | 0.17 mg | 10% |
| Folate | 8 µg | 8 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 µg | 0 µg | 0% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.35 mg | 0.35 mg | 7% |
| Choline | 9 mg | 9 mg | 2% |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium | 43 mg | 43 mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.7 mg | 0.7 mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 20 mg | 20 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 115 mg | 115 mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 300 mg | 300 mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 100 mg | 100 mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.33 mg | 0.33 mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 0.7 µg | 0.7 µg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.07 mg | 0.07 mg | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.16 mg | 0.16 mg | 7% |
Source: USDA FoodData Central — Celeriac, raw
% DV uses FDA Daily Values for adults. Nutrients that USDA does not report for this entry are omitted. Values vary with variety, preparation and brand.
Why eat celeriac?
- A lower-carbohydrate alternative to potato mash.
- Keeps for weeks in the fridge.
How to include it
- Mash with a little milk and mustard.
- Grate raw into rémoulade with yogurt.
Things to consider
- Discolours quickly once cut; hold in acidulated water.
- Fiddly to peel.
Educational content. This article is for general information and is not medical advice. Speak to a qualified health professional about your individual circumstances.
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