Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation
Celery stalk is a traditional Ayurvedic vegetable valued for its astringent, sweet, bitter taste and cooling potency.
Traditional Preparation (Samskara)
Raw in salads and juices for pitta-kapha; lightly cooked in broths for vata.
Classical Provenance: contemporary practice (modern adoption).
Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)
- juiced with cucumber and mint in summer
- in soups and clear broths
Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)
- Contraindication: high vata in excess raw (cold, rough fiber)
Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for Celery stalk
Complete macronutrient, vitamin, and mineral profile per 100 grams and per 1 cup chopped (100g):
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 cup chopped) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 16 kcal | 16 kcal |
| Protein | 1.0 g | 1.0 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 2.3 g | 2.3 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.1 g | 2.1 g |
| Total Sugars | 0.8 g | 0.8 g |
| Total Fat | 0.2 g | 0.2 g |
| Calcium | 38.7 mg | 38.7 mg |
| Iron | 1.36 mg | 1.36 mg |
| Magnesium | 17.1 mg | 17.1 mg |
| Phosphorus | 44.8 mg | 44.8 mg |
| Potassium | 298 mg | 298 mg |
| Sodium | 11 mg | 11 mg |
| Zinc | 0.18 mg | 0.18 mg |
| Copper | 0.12 mg | 0.12 mg |
| Manganese | 0.24 mg | 0.24 mg |
| Selenium | 3.6 µg | 3.6 µg |
| Vitamin C | 12.3 mg | 12.3 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 465.0 µg | 465.0 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.03 mg | 0.03 mg |
| Vitamin K | 25.9 µg | 25.9 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.03 mg | 0.03 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.04 mg | 0.04 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.48 mg | 0.48 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06 mg | 0.06 mg |
