Cantaloupe vs. Celery
Nutrition comparison of Cantaloupe and Celery
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cantaloupe
versus
celery
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cantaloupe and celery:
- Both cantaloupe and celery are high in potassium.
- Cantaloupe has more beta-carotene than celery, however, celery contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than cantaloupe.
- Cantaloupe is an excellent source of Vitamin A and Vitamin C.
- Celery has 4.8 times less sugar than cantaloupe.
- Celery has 59% less calories than cantaloupe.
- Celery has more riboflavin and pantothenic acid, however, cantaloupe contains more niacin.
- Celery has signficantly more calcium than cantaloupe.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cantaloupe (Melons, cantaloupe, raw) and Celery (Celery, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Celery has 59% less calories than cantaloupe - cantaloupe has 34 calories per 100 grams and celery has 14 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cantaloupe is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to celery per calorie. Cantaloupe has a macronutrient ratio of 9:86:5 and for celery, 18:73:10 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cantaloupe | Celery | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 9% | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 86% | 73% |
| Fat | 5% | 10% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cantaloupe and celery contain similar amounts of carbs - cantaloupe has 8.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and celery has 3g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in cantaloupe are made of 89% sugar and 10% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in celery comprise of 54% dietary fiber and 46% sugar.
dietary fiber
Celery has 78% more dietary fiber than cantaloupe - cantaloupe has 0.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and celery has 1.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Celery has 4.8 times less sugar than cantaloupe - cantaloupe has 7.9g of sugar per 100 grams and celery has 1.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Cantaloupe and celery contain similar amounts of protein - cantaloupe has 0.84g of protein per 100 grams and celery has 0.69g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both cantaloupe and celery are low in saturated fat - cantaloupe has 0.05g of saturated fat per 100 grams and celery has 0.04g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Cantaloupe is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 10 times more Vitamin C than celery - cantaloupe has 36.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and celery has 3.1mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Cantaloupe is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 668% more Vitamin A than celery - cantaloupe has 169ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and celery has 22ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Cantaloupe and celery contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - cantaloupe has 0.05mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and celery has 0.27mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Celery has 10 times more Vitamin K than cantaloupe - cantaloupe has 2.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and celery has 29.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Celery has more riboflavin and pantothenic acid, however, cantaloupe contains more niacin. Both cantaloupe and celery contain significant amounts of thiamin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Cantaloupe | Celery | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.041 MG | 0.021 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.019 MG | 0.057 MG |
| Niacin | 0.734 MG | 0.32 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.105 MG | 0.246 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.072 MG | 0.074 MG |
| Folate | 21 UG | 36 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Celery has signficantly more calcium than cantaloupe - cantaloupe has 9mg of calcium per 100 grams and celery has 40mg of calcium.
iron
Cantaloupe and celery contain similar amounts of iron - cantaloupe has 0.21mg of iron per 100 grams and celery has 0.2mg of iron.
potassium
Both cantaloupe and celery are high in potassium. Cantaloupe is very similar to celery for potassium - cantaloupe has 267mg of potassium per 100 grams and celery has 260mg 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, both cantaloupe and celery contain significant amounts of luteolin.
| Cantaloupe | Celery | |
|---|---|---|
| luteolin | 0.64 mg | 1.05 mg |
| kaempferol | 0.07 mg | 0.22 mg |
| Quercetin | 0.01 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, cantaloupe has more beta-carotene than celery per 100 grams, however, celery contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than cantaloupe per 100 grams.
| Cantaloupe | Celery | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 2020 UG | 270 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 16 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 26 UG | 283 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, celery has more linoleic acid than cantaloupe per 100 grams.
| Cantaloupe | Celery | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.035 G | 0.079 G |
| Total | 0.035 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: Cantaloupe (Melons, cantaloupe, raw) and Celery (Celery, raw) .
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| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does cantaloupe or celery contain more calories in 100 grams?Celery has 60% less calories than cantaloupe - cantaloupe has 34 calories in 100g and celery has 14 calories.
Does cantaloupe or celery have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cantaloupe and celery contain similar amounts of carbs - cantaloupe has 8.2g of carbs for 100g and celery has 3g of carbohydrates. the carbs in cantaloupe are made of 90% sugar and 10% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in celery comprise of 50% dietary fiber and 50% sugar.
Does cantaloupe or celery contain more potassium?
Both cantaloupe and celery are high in potassium. Cantaloupe is very similar to celery for potassium - cantaloupe has 267mg of potassium in 100 grams and celery has 260mg of potassium.