Is Celery keto?
Keto-friendly 1.1 g net carbs per two medium stalks (80 g) — 6% of a 20 g keto day.
Short answer: Yes. Two medium stalks (80 g) of celery: 1.1 g net carbs — 6% of a strict 20 g keto day — with 0.2 g fat and 0.6 g protein.
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Celery is crunchy, low in carbs and a good carrier for nut butter or cream cheese.
How celery fits a keto carb budget
On a 20 g day you could eat about 18.1 servings before reaching the limit — in practice celery will never be what pushes you over.
Worked example. 80 g of celery = 2.4 g total carbs − 1.3 g fibre = 1.1 g net carbs, 0.2 g fat, 0.6 g protein and 13 kcal.
Buying a packaged or flavoured celery product? Run its label through the net carb calculator — added sugars change the picture quickly.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per two medium stalks (80 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 16 kcal | 13 kcal |
| Fat | 0.2 g | 0.2 g |
| Protein | 0.7 g | 0.6 g |
| Total carbohydrate | 3 g | 2.4 g |
| Fibre | 1.6 g | 1.3 g |
| Net carbs | 1.4 g | 1.1 g |
Where the energy comes from:
How to eat celery on keto
- Keep stalks in water in the fridge to stay crisp.
Keto recipes with celery
Compared with other vegetables
Celery ranks #4 of 26 vegetables in our database by net carbs per 100 g (lowest first). Most non-starchy vegetables fit easily; roots and tubers are where carbs climb.
| Food | Net carbs / 100 g | Per serving |
|---|---|---|
| Kale | 0.3 g | 0.1 g |
| Lettuce (romaine) | 1.2 g | 1.1 g |
| Spinach | 1.4 g | 0.8 g |
| Pickles (dill) | 1.4 g | 0.9 g |
| Asparagus | 1.8 g | 1.7 g |
| Radishes | 1.8 g | 2.1 g |
See all vegetables ranked by net carbs →
Frequently asked questions
How many net carbs are in celery?
Celery has about 1.4 g of net carbs per 100 g (3 g total carbohydrate minus 1.6 g fibre), and about 1.1 g per two medium stalks (80 g).
Can you eat celery on keto?
Yes. A typical serving uses 6% of a strict 20 g net-carb day.
Values are per 100 g of the raw or stated food, rounded, from USDA FoodData Central. Brands and varieties differ — check the label for packaged products.