Celeriac (Celery Root)

TLDRLast updated 7 October 2026

Raw peeled celeriac, also called celery root has a low FODMAP reference of 75 g. The 325 g reference is moderate and 492 g is high. These are listed reference portions, not exact transition cutoffs.

Serving sizes for celeriac (celery root)

75 g low; 325 g moderate; 492 g high. Use the stated raw preparation.

Low
75 gabout 0.5 cups
FructoseLow
LactoseLow
FructansLow
GOSLow
SorbitolLow
MannitolLow

Reference portions

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Reference portions for Celeriac (Celery Root) and their FODMAP ratings
ServingAmountFODMAP rating
1/3 medium
1 1/4 medium
2 medium

Is celeriac (celery root) low FODMAP?

At 75 g, all listed FODMAP components are low. At 325 g, mannitol is moderate. At 492 g, mannitol is high. Compare the separate variety and preparation guides before substituting another food.

Celeriac (Celery Root) and IBS: what to know

Peel the celeriac before weighing the raw edible portion. The reference concerns the root, not celery stalks or the total weight of a finished mash. Supporting background: Monash: Food processing and FODMAPs. Background on variation and preparation; does not establish the numerical references here.

Gut-friendly ways to eat celeriac (celery root)

Track the celeriac separately when mixing it into a mash with white potato. For another root vegetable, compare parsnip or white turnip.

Frequently asked questions

What is the low FODMAP portion of raw peeled celeriac, also called celery root?

The low reference is 75 g; the moderate reference is 325 g and the high reference is 492 g. Match the preparation and use the gram weight.

Can celery stalks use the celeriac guide?

No. Celery stalks and celeriac are separate foods with separate serving guidance.

Should I use the cooked weight?

These references describe raw peeled celeriac, also called celery root. Keep the starting raw ingredient weight for a cooked recipe; no raw-to-cooked conversion is established here.

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Sources and editorial notes

Published and maintained by Gut Friendly. This guide has not been independently reviewed by a dietitian. Serving information comes from our food catalogue. Where references are listed, they explain the research and preparation differences. Check the original source for current portions.

Gut Friendly provides general information, not medical advice.