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celery

celery

Vegetables

Trigger checker for celery

FODMAP rating
High FODMAP

See celery rated across every trigger — FODMAP, histamine, salicylate, oxalate, tyramine and more — plus diet compatibility, all in one quick ingredient profile.

Sensitivities

What celery contains

FODMAPs

FODMAPsHigh
FructansSafe
GOSSafe
FructoseSafe
PolyolsHigh
LactoseSafe

Histamine & Amines

HistamineSafe
Histamine LiberatorsSafe
TyramineSafe

Plant compounds

SalicylatesSafe
OxalatesLow
LectinSafe
NightshadesSafe

Irritants

CaffeineSafe
AlcoholSafe
Spicy FoodsSafe
Acidic FoodsSafe

Additives

SulfitesSafe
NitritesSafe
GlutamatesSafe

Allergens

Dairy ProteinsSafe
GlutenSafe
EggSafe
PeanutSafe
Tree NutsSafe
SoySafe
FishSafe
CrustaceansSafe
MolluscsSafe
SesameSafe
CeleryAvoid
MustardSafe
LupinSafe
Alpha-galSafe
NickelModerate

Diet fit

Where celery fits

Therapeutic diets

Low HistamineFit
Low SalicylateFit
Low FermentationSafe
EoE CompatibleFit
AIPFit
InflammationFit
Reflux DietFit
Specific CarbohydrateFit
Low FibreAvoid
Gastroparesis DietAvoid

Lifestyle diets

VeganFit
VegetarianFit
PescatarianFit
MediterraneanFit
DASH DietFit
PaleoFit
Whole30Fit
KetoFit
Low-carbFit

Religious diets

HalalFit
KosherFit
Hindu (no beef)Fit
JainFit
Buddhist VegetarianFit
Orthodox FastingFit
Ingredient notes

What to know about celery

Celery is about as low-calorie and clean as vegetables get: no histamine, no salicylates, no gluten and no dairy. Its one genuine trigger is mannitol, a sugar alcohol that makes it high FODMAP, which is exactly why "is celery low FODMAP" gets asked so often. If celery bloats you, the polyol is the culprit, not some hidden reactivity.

Watch for

  • High in mannitol, a polyol FODMAP, so larger amounts can cause bloating and wind in a sensitive gut
  • Only a small serving stays low FODMAP; the mannitol adds up quickly as the portion grows
  • Mildly higher in nickel and oxalates than the cleanest vegetables, a minor note for people managing those specifically
  • Otherwise a very safe, non-reactive vegetable with no histamine or salicylate concern

FAQ

What does the FODMAP rating mean for celery?

High FODMAP: consider smaller servings or swap within the same group.

Is celery generally well tolerated?

Celery (Avoid) and FODMAPs (High) Start with those if you react.

What should I check next?

Compare within the Vegetables group.