Brussels Sprouts vs. Celery
Nutrition comparison of Brussels Sprouts and Celery
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
brussels sprouts
versus
celery
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in brussels sprouts and celery:
- Both celery and brussels sprouts are high in potassium.
- Brussels sprout has more thiamin, niacin and Vitamin B6.
- Brussels sprout is an excellent source of Vitamin C, Vitamin K and dietary fiber.
- Celery has 67% less calories than brussels sprout.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Brussels Sprouts (Brussels sprouts, raw) and Celery (Celery, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Celery has 67% less calories than brussels sprout - celery has 14 calories per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 43 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, brussels sprouts is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and lighter in fat compared to celery per calorie. Brussels sprouts has a macronutrient ratio of 26:68:6 and for celery, 17:72:11 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Brussels Sprouts | Celery | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 26% | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 68% | 72% |
| Fat | 6% | 11% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Celery and brussels sprouts contain similar amounts of carbs - celery has 3g of total carbs per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Brussels sprout is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 138% more dietary fiber than celery - celery has 1.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 3.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Celery and brussels sprouts contain similar amounts of sugar - celery has 1.3g of sugar per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 2.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Brussels sprout has 390% more protein than celery - celery has 0.69g of protein per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 3.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both celery and brussels sprouts are low in saturated fat - celery has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 0.06g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Brussels sprout is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 26 times more Vitamin C than celery - celery has 3.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 85mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Celery and brussels sprouts contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - celery has 22ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 38ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Celery and brussels sprouts contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - celery has 0.27mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 0.88mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Brussels sprout is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 504% more Vitamin K than celery - celery has 29.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 177ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Brussels sprout has more thiamin, niacin and Vitamin B6. Both brussels sprouts and celery contain significant amounts of riboflavin, pantothenic acid and folate.
| Brussels Sprouts | Celery | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.139 MG | 0.021 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.09 MG | 0.057 MG |
| Niacin | 0.745 MG | 0.32 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.309 MG | 0.246 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.219 MG | 0.074 MG |
| Folate | 61 UG | 36 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Celery and brussels sprouts contain similar amounts of calcium - celery has 40mg of calcium per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 42mg of calcium.
iron
Brussels sprout has 600% more iron than celery - celery has 0.2mg of iron per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 1.4mg of iron.
potassium
Both celery and brussels sprouts are high in potassium. Brussels sprout has 50% more potassium than celery - celery has 260mg of potassium per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 389mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
flavonoids
Naturally occuring in fruits and vegetables, flavonoids are associated with many health benefits and used in a variety of medicinal and pharmaceutical applications. [2][3]
For specific flavonoid compounds, celery has more luteolin and apigenin than brussels sprout per 100 grams, however, brussels sprout contains more kaempferol and quercetin than celery per 100 grams.
| Brussels Sprouts | Celery | |
|---|---|---|
| luteolin | 0.33 mg | 1.05 mg |
| kaempferol | 0.86 mg | 0.22 mg |
| Quercetin | 1.92 mg | 0.39 mg |
| apigenin | ~ | 2.85 mg |
carotenoids
Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]
For specific types of carotenoids, both brussels sprouts and celery contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.
| Brussels Sprouts | Celery | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 450 UG | 270 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 6 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 1590 UG | 283 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both brussels sprouts and celery contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Brussels Sprouts | Celery | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.045 G | 0.079 G |
| other omega 6 | 0.001 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.046 G | 0.079 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Brussels Sprouts (Brussels sprouts, raw) and Celery (Celery, raw) .
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FAQ
Does celery or brussels sprouts contain more calories in 100 grams?Celery has 70% less calories than brussels sprout - celery has 14 calories in 100g and brussels sprout has 43 calories.
Does celery or brussels sprouts have more carbohydrates?
By weight, celery and brussels sprouts contain similar amounts of carbs - celery has 3g of carbs for 100g and brussels sprout has 9g of carbohydrates.
Does celery or brussels sprouts contain more potassium?
Both celery and brussels sprouts are high in potassium. Brussels sprout has 50% more potassium than celery - celery has 260mg of potassium in 100 grams and brussels sprout has 389mg of potassium.