Celery Root (Celeriac)
(Scientific Binomial Name: Apium graveolens)
Selection Information
Usage: Eaten raw, cooked, soups, stews and salads. The stalks are often used to garnish tomato based drinks such as the Bloody Mary.
Selection: Also called apio or celeriac, good quality celery root will be very firm with light brown skin.
Storage: Celery root can be stored in the refrigerator for a couple months if kept dry.
Avoid: Avoid product that is even slightly soft or product that is very dark-colored.
Seasonal Information
Celery root is available November to April from California.
Celery Root Nutritional Information
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Serving Size: Raw Celery Root (156g)
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Calories 66
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Calories from Fat 4
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% Daily Value* |
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Total Fat 0 |
0% |
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Cholesterol 0mg |
0% |
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Sodium 156mg |
7% |
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Total Carbohydrate 14g |
5% |
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Dietary Fiber 3g |
11% |
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Sugars 2g |
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Protein 2g |
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Vitamin A 0% |
Vitamin C 21% |
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Calcium 7% |
Iron 6% |
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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. |
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Celery Root is low in Saturated Fat, and very low in Cholesterol. It's also a good source of Dietary Fiber, Vitamin B6, Magnesium and Manganese, and a great source of Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Phosphorus and Potassium.