Keto Approved
Celery
1.70g net carbs per 2 stalks
1.7g net carbs. Crunchy, hydrating, great with almond butter or cream cheese.
By MeKeto Editorial · Last updated July 2026
Nutrition Facts
Fits My Daily Budget?
Set your daily net carb limit to see how one serving fits.
One serving uses 9% of your 20g daily budget.
Plan the rest of your day
Good to Know
Pick stalks that snap cleanly and look pale green to bright green, not rubbery or yellowing. Skip the pre-made celery sticks packed with ranch dip, since most ranch cups slip in 2 to 3g of carbs from sugar and starch fillers. If you want a hot use, celery holds up well in soups and braises, and at 19 calories per two stalks it adds bulk and crunch without moving your numbers much.
Is Celery Keto? The Full Answer
Celery contains 1.70g net carbs per 2 stalks (3.60g total carbs minus 1.90g fiber). 1.7g net carbs. Crunchy, hydrating, great with almond butter or cream cheese.
On a standard ketogenic diet, most people target 20-25g net carbs per day. A single serving uses 9% of a 20g daily carb limit. That makes Celery a reliable keto staple.
Measure Your Ketone Levels
A blood ketone meter reads beta-hydroxybutyrate from a finger prick, the marker that defines nutritional ketosis at 0.5 to 3.0 mmol/L. Urine strips measure acetoacetate instead, which drops off once you are fat-adapted. Keto-Mojo makes a blood meter.
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