Vegetables

Celeriac, raw

FDC 170400cup (156 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 85 · -8 vs Vegetables median

Celeriac lands a score of 85 out of 100, a Strong result, though it still ranks 39 of 60 vegetables, well below the vegetable category's typical score of 93. The raw root has no standout nutrients flagged, so its strength here comes mainly from a low calorie, low sodium profile rather than any single nutrient spike. At 42 calories per 100 grams, with 9.2 grams of carbohydrate, 1.8 grams of fiber and 100 milligrams of sodium, it's a light, carb-forward root.

Peeled and grated raw, celeriac brings a peppery, celery-like crunch to remoulade and slaws, or it roasts well alongside other root vegetables. A cup weighs about 156 grams, and per 100 grams it carries just 1.6 grams of sugar and 1.5 grams of protein, a mild filler rather than a sweet or protein-rich one. Because its score trails the vegetable median by a wide margin, cooks wanting a denser vegetable might reach for raw parsnips or raw eggplant instead.

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 1.5 g · 13%Carb 9.2 g · 81%Fat 0.3 g · 6%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories42 kcal2%
Total fat0.3 g0%
Saturated fat0.08 g0%
Cholesterol0 mg0%
Sodium100 mg4%
Carbohydrate9.2 g3%
Dietary fiber1.8 g6%
Sugars1.6 g
Protein1.5 g3%
Potassium300 mg6%
Calcium43 mg3%
Iron0.7 mg4%
Magnesium20 mg5%
Vitamin C8 mg9%
Vitamin A0 µg0%
Vitamin E0.36 mg2%

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FDC 170400

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the vegetables median

Nutrient density85 vs 93 median
Protein / 100 g1.5 vs 1.7 median
Fiber / 100 g1.8 vs 2.5 median
Sodium / 100 g100 vs 22 median

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

More nutrient-dense swaps

Foods in the same category that score higher on nutrient density.

Tomatoes, sun-driedDensity 87 vs 85Parsnips, rawDensity 87 vs 85Eggplant, rawDensity 87 vs 85

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