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Celery scan
GREEN
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Direct answer: Celery receives a GREEN result in this DietVox Weight Loss comparison. The scope is plain raw, steamed, boiled or otherwise simply prepared Celery, not every possible product or recipe. A single food does not determine weight change; portions and the whole eating pattern matter. NHS healthy-eating guidance for weight loss frames the wider advice.
What the rating means here
The same name can cover different foods. Fried, creamed, pickled, dressed, sauced and blended preparations change the complete dish. Include oils, dressings and sauces in the serving being assessed.
Reference details for this food
- Within the food catalogue, Celery belongs to vegetables, with the subtype “Stem”.
- The catalogue associates this food with the reference name Apium graveolens.
- DietVox links this reference profile to FDC ID 169988 from USDA FoodData Central. A different product needs a matching record.
How the four profiles compare
DietVox records four separate outputs for the canonical food: GREEN (Acid Reflux), GREEN (Low Sugar), GREEN (Weight Loss) and GREEN (Balanced Eating). These are DietVox comparison labels, not physiological claims. Protocol context: NHS healthy-eating guidance for weight loss.
Related comparison set
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Source scope and editorial status
DietVox Editorial checked NHS healthy-eating guidance for weight loss and USDA FoodData Central on 28 July 2026. No medical reviewer has reviewed this article. Product, portion and protocol scope remain explicit.
Nutrition data provenance: DietVox matched the imported per-100g profile to USDA FoodData Central FDC ID 169988, Celery, raw. Checked 28 July 2026.
How It Works
Celery is scored within the DietVox Weight Loss framework. The page does not claim a unique physiological effect; NHS healthy-eating guidance for weight loss provides the surrounding advice.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does celery have 'negative calories' and help you burn fat?
The displayed reference profile reports energy above zero, so 'negative calories' is not a description of that nutrition record. This page has not established that eating celery burns more energy than it provides, burns fat, or causes weight loss.
Is celery juice better than eating whole celery for weight loss?
Whole celery and celery juice differ in form and serving size, but neither is universally better for weight loss. Compare the actual product and portion with your overall intake.
How much celery can I eat per day on a weight loss diet?
There is no universal celery amount for weight loss. Use a varied diet and do not rely on one food to meet nutrient needs; individual medical or dietary advice may change what is suitable.
Does cooking celery affect its benefits for weight loss?
Raw and cooked celery recipes differ. No preparation is proven to preserve a weight-loss benefit; compare added ingredients and serving size.

