Cabbage vs. Celery
Nutrition comparison of Cabbage and Celery
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cabbage
versus
celery
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cabbage and celery:
- Cabbage has more thiamin.
- Cabbage is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Cabbage is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
- Celery has more beta-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than cabbage, however, cabbage contains more alpha-carotene than celery.
- Celery is a great source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cabbage (Cabbage, raw) and Celery (Celery, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Cabbage and celery contain similar amounts of calories - cabbage has 25 calories per 100 grams and celery has 14 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cabbage is heavier in carbs, lighter in fat and similar to celery for protein. Cabbage has a macronutrient ratio of 18:79:3 and for celery, 17:72:11 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cabbage | Celery | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 18% | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 79% | 72% |
| Fat | 3% | 11% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cabbage and celery contain similar amounts of carbs - cabbage has 5.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and celery has 3g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in cabbage are made of 56% sugar and 44% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in celery comprise of 54% dietary fiber and 46% sugar.
dietary fiber
Cabbage is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 56% more dietary fiber than celery - cabbage has 2.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and celery has 1.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Cabbage and celery contain similar amounts of sugar - cabbage has 3.2g of sugar per 100 grams and celery has 1.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Cabbage and celery contain similar amounts of protein - cabbage has 1.3g of protein per 100 grams and celery has 0.69g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both cabbage and celery are low in saturated fat - cabbage has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and celery has 0.04g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Cabbage is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 10 times more Vitamin C than celery - cabbage has 36.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and celery has 3.1mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Cabbage and celery contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - cabbage has 5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and celery has 22ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Cabbage and celery contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - cabbage has 0.15mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and celery has 0.27mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cabbage has 159% more Vitamin K than celery - cabbage has 76ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and celery has 29.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Cabbage has more thiamin. Both cabbage and celery contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Cabbage | Celery | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.061 MG | 0.021 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.04 MG | 0.057 MG |
| Niacin | 0.234 MG | 0.32 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.212 MG | 0.246 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.124 MG | 0.074 MG |
| Folate | 43 UG | 36 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Cabbage and celery contain similar amounts of calcium - cabbage has 40mg of calcium per 100 grams and celery has 40mg of calcium.
iron
Cabbage and celery contain similar amounts of iron - cabbage has 0.47mg of iron per 100 grams and celery has 0.2mg of iron.
potassium
Celery is a great source of potassium and it has 53% more potassium than cabbage - cabbage has 170mg 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 cabbage and celery contain significant amounts of kaempferol and quercetin.
| Cabbage | Celery | |
|---|---|---|
| apigenin | 0.08 mg | 2.85 mg |
| luteolin | 0.1 mg | 1.05 mg |
| kaempferol | 0.18 mg | 0.22 mg |
| Quercetin | 0.28 mg | 0.39 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, celery has more beta-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than cabbage per 100 grams, however, cabbage contains more alpha-carotene than celery per 100 grams.
| Cabbage | Celery | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 42 UG | 270 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 33 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 30 UG | 283 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, celery has more linoleic acid than cabbage per 100 grams.
| Cabbage | Celery | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.017 G | 0.079 G |
| Total | 0.017 G | 0.079 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does cabbage or celery contain more calories in 100 grams?Cabbage and celery contain similar amounts of calories - cabbage has 25 calories in 100g and celery has 14 calories.
Does cabbage or celery have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cabbage and celery contain similar amounts of carbs - cabbage has 5.8g of carbs for 100g and celery has 3g of carbohydrates. the carbs in cabbage are made of 60% sugar and 40% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in celery comprise of 50% dietary fiber and 50% sugar.