Celery nutrional info

[arnoldk]

Does celery have any carbs in it, or does it affect insulin levels much? Is this ok to snack on when dieting? Is there something better to snack on while dieting? Thanks.

 

[frankenfurter]

From www.fitday.com

Nutrition Facts

Amount Per 1 large stalk (11" - 12" long)
Calories 10.24
Calories from Fat 0.806

% Daily Value *

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Total Fat 0.0896g 0%

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Saturated Fat 0.0237g 0%

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Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0442g

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Monounsaturated Fat 0.0173g

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Cholesterol 0mg 0%

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Sodium 55.68mg 2%

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Potassium 183.68mg 5%

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Total Carbohydrate 2.34g 1%

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Dietary Fiber 1.09g 4%

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Protein 0.48g 1%

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Alcohol 0g


Vitamin A 2 % Vitamin C 7 %

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Calcium 3 % Iron 1 %

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Vitamin D 0 % Vitamin E 1 %

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Thiamin 1 % Riboflavin 1 %

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Niacin 1 % Folate 4 %

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Vitamin B-6 3 % Vitamin B-12 0 %

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Phosphorus 2 % Magnesium 2 %

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Zinc 1 % Copper 1 %

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*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

 

[anthrax]

very few carbs, low GI, much fiber, vitamins, almost no effect on insulin

only good things

 

[danrag]

celery makes one's sperm taste better

 

[JG1]

Cucumbers also have extremely low carbs, correct?

 

[Mr.X]

celery makes one's sperm taste better

and you would know that how? lol

Mr.X

 

[Mr.X]

Does celery have any carbs in it, or does it affect insulin levels much?
nope, almost no effect
Is this ok to snack on when dieting?
yes it's oki
Is there something better to snack on while dieting?
this is good, but olives are good too

Mr.X

 

[WarriorPL]

celery is the shit with blue cheese or sour cream.

 

[danrag]

and you would know that how? lol

Mr.X

haha i dont know, some girl told me that once.