Food guide

Celery Seed

Tiny seeds with a concentrated celery flavour, used in pickles, coleslaw and Old Bay-style blends.

Plant-Based

Nutrition per 100 g

Standardised to 100 g of celery seed for fair comparison. Typical serving: 1 g — 4 kcal per 1 g serving.

Nutrition information for Celery Seed
Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (1 g)	Per 100 kcal
Energy	400 kcal	4 kcal	100 kcal
Protein	20 g	0.2 g	5 g
Carbohydrate	40 g	0.4 g	10 g
Fat	30 g	0.3 g	7.5 g
Fibre	10 g	0.1 g	2.5 g

Figures are typical values and vary with variety, preparation and brand.

Micronutrients

Vitamins and minerals per 100 g of celery seed, with a typical serving and FDA Daily Value for adults.

Micronutrients for Celery Seed
Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (1 g)	% DV
Vitamins
Vitamin A	3 µg	0.03 µg	<1%
Vitamin C	17.1 mg	0.17 mg	19%
Vitamin D	0 µg	0 µg	0%
Vitamin E	1.1 mg	0.011 mg	7%
Vitamin K	0 µg	0 µg	0%
Thiamin	0.34 mg	0.003 mg	28%
Riboflavin	0.29 mg	0.003 mg	22%
Niacin	3.1 mg	0.031 mg	19%
Vitamin B6	0.89 mg	0.009 mg	52%
Folate	10 µg	0.1 µg	3%
Vitamin B12	0 µg	0 µg	0%
Choline	24.7 mg	0.25 mg	4%
Minerals
Calcium	1767 mg	17.7 mg	136%
Iron	44.9 mg	0.45 mg	249%
Magnesium	440 mg	4.4 mg	105%
Phosphorus	547 mg	5.5 mg	44%
Potassium	1400 mg	14 mg	30%
Sodium	160 mg	1.6 mg	7%
Zinc	6.9 mg	0.069 mg	63%
Selenium	12.1 µg	0.12 µg	22%
Copper	1.4 mg	0.014 mg	156%
Manganese	7.6 mg	0.076 mg	330%

Source: USDA FoodData Central — Spices, celery seed

% DV uses FDA Daily Values for adults. Nutrients that USDA does not report for this entry are omitted. Values vary with variety, preparation and brand.

Why eat celery seed?

A commonly eaten food that can sit in a balanced pattern when portions are honest.
Tiny seeds with a concentrated celery flavour, used in pickles, coleslaw and Old Bay-style blends.

How to include it

Use in the usual way for this food, and keep an eye on the stated serving.
Typical pairing ideas: Coleslaw, Potato salad, Tomato.

Things to consider

Preparation and added fat, salt or sugar change the numbers more than the raw food does.

Educational content. This article is for general information and is not medical advice. Speak to a qualified health professional about your individual circumstances.