Broccoli vs. Celery
Nutrition comparison of Broccoli and Celery
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
broccoli
versus
celery
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in broccoli and celery:
- Both celery and broccoli are high in potassium.
- Broccoli has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
- Broccoli is a great source of Vitamin K and dietary fiber.
- Broccoli is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
- Celery has 59% less calories than broccoli.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Broccoli (Broccoli, raw) and Celery (Celery, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Celery has 59% less calories than broccoli - celery has 14 calories per 100 grams and broccoli has 34 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, broccoli is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and similar to celery for fat. Broccoli has a macronutrient ratio of 28:65:7 and for celery, 18:73:10 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Broccoli | Celery | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 28% | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 65% | 73% |
| Fat | 7% | 10% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Celery and broccoli contain similar amounts of carbs - celery has 3g of total carbs per 100 grams and broccoli has 6.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Broccoli is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 63% more dietary fiber than celery - celery has 1.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and broccoli has 2.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Celery and broccoli contain similar amounts of sugar - celery has 1.3g of sugar per 100 grams and broccoli has 1.7g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Broccoli has 309% more protein than celery - celery has 0.69g of protein per 100 grams and broccoli has 2.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both celery and broccoli are low in saturated fat - celery has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and broccoli has 0.11g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Broccoli is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 27 times more Vitamin C than celery - celery has 3.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and broccoli has 89.2mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Celery and broccoli contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - celery has 22ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and broccoli has 31ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Celery and broccoli contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - celery has 0.27mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and broccoli has 0.78mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Broccoli is a great source of Vitamin K and it has 247% more Vitamin K than celery - celery has 29.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and broccoli has 101.6ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Broccoli has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6. Both broccoli and celery contain significant amounts of folate.
| Broccoli | Celery | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.071 MG | 0.021 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.117 MG | 0.057 MG |
| Niacin | 0.639 MG | 0.32 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.573 MG | 0.246 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.175 MG | 0.074 MG |
| Folate | 63 UG | 36 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Celery and broccoli contain similar amounts of calcium - celery has 40mg of calcium per 100 grams and broccoli has 47mg of calcium.
iron
Broccoli has 265% more iron than celery - celery has 0.2mg of iron per 100 grams and broccoli has 0.73mg of iron.
potassium
Both celery and broccoli are high in potassium. Broccoli has 22% more potassium than celery - celery has 260mg of potassium per 100 grams and broccoli has 316mg 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, broccoli has more kaempferol and quercetin than celery per 100 grams, however, celery contains more apigenin than broccoli per 100 grams. Both broccoli and celery contain significant amounts of luteolin.
| Broccoli | Celery | |
|---|---|---|
| luteolin | 0.8 mg | 1.05 mg |
| kaempferol | 7.84 mg | 0.22 mg |
| myricetin | 0.06 mg | ~ |
| Quercetin | 3.26 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 broccoli and celery contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.
| Broccoli | Celery | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 361 UG | 270 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 25 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 1403 UG | 283 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both broccoli and celery contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Broccoli | Celery | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.006 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.049 G | 0.079 G |
| Total | 0.055 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.
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| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does celery or broccoli contain more calories in 100 grams?Celery has 60% less calories than broccoli - celery has 14 calories in 100g and broccoli has 34 calories.
Does celery or broccoli have more carbohydrates?
By weight, celery and broccoli contain similar amounts of carbs - celery has 3g of carbs for 100g and broccoli has 6.6g of carbohydrates.
Does celery or broccoli contain more potassium?
Both celery and broccoli are high in potassium. Broccoli has 20% more potassium than celery - celery has 260mg of potassium in 100 grams and broccoli has 316mg of potassium.