Celery vs. Eggplant
Nutrition comparison of Celery and Eggplant
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
celery
versus
eggplant
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in celery and eggplant:
- Both eggplant and celery are high in potassium.
- Celery has signficantly more calcium than eggplant.
- Eggplant has more niacin.
- Eggplant is a great source of dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Celery (Celery, raw) and Eggplant (Eggplant, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Eggplant and celery contain similar amounts of calories - eggplant has 25 calories per 100 grams and celery has 14 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, celery is lighter in carbs, heavier in fat and similar to eggplant for protein. Celery has a macronutrient ratio of 17:72:11 and for eggplant, 14:82:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Celery | Eggplant | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 17% | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 72% | 82% |
| Fat | 11% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Eggplant and celery contain similar amounts of carbs - eggplant has 5.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and celery has 3g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in eggplant are made of 54% sugar and 46% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in celery comprise of 54% dietary fiber and 46% sugar.
dietary fiber
Eggplant is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 88% more dietary fiber than celery - eggplant has 3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and celery has 1.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Eggplant and celery contain similar amounts of sugar - eggplant has 3.5g of sugar per 100 grams and celery has 1.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Eggplant and celery contain similar amounts of protein - eggplant has 0.98g of protein per 100 grams and celery has 0.69g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both eggplant and celery are low in saturated fat - eggplant has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and celery has 0.04g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Eggplant and celery contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - eggplant has 2.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and celery has 3.1mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Celery has 21 times more Vitamin A than eggplant - eggplant has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and celery has 22ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Eggplant and celery contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - eggplant has 0.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and celery has 0.27mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Celery has 737% more Vitamin K than eggplant - eggplant has 3.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and celery has 29.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Eggplant has more niacin. Both celery and eggplant contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Celery | Eggplant | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.021 MG | 0.039 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.057 MG | 0.037 MG |
| Niacin | 0.32 MG | 0.649 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.246 MG | 0.281 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.074 MG | 0.084 MG |
| Folate | 36 UG | 22 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Celery has signficantly more calcium than eggplant - eggplant has 9mg of calcium per 100 grams and celery has 40mg of calcium.
iron
Eggplant and celery contain similar amounts of iron - eggplant has 0.23mg of iron per 100 grams and celery has 0.2mg of iron.
potassium
Both eggplant and celery are high in potassium. Eggplant is very similar to eggplant for potassium - eggplant has 229mg 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,
| Celery | Eggplant | |
|---|---|---|
| apigenin | 2.85 mg | ~ |
| luteolin | 1.05 mg | ~ |
| kaempferol | 0.22 mg | ~ |
| Quercetin | 0.39 mg | 0.04 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 | Eggplant | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 270 UG | 14 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 283 UG | 36 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both celery and eggplant contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Celery | Eggplant | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.079 G | 0.063 G |
| Total | 0.079 G | 0.063 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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FAQ
Does eggplant or celery contain more calories in 100 grams?Eggplant and celery contain similar amounts of calories - eggplant has 25 calories in 100g and celery has 14 calories.
Does eggplant or celery have more carbohydrates?
By weight, eggplant and celery contain similar amounts of carbs - eggplant has 5.9g of carbs for 100g and celery has 3g of carbohydrates. the carbs in eggplant are made of 50% sugar and 50% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in celery comprise of 50% dietary fiber and 50% sugar.
Does eggplant or celery contain more potassium?
Both eggplant and celery are high in potassium. Eggplant is very similar to eggplant for potassium - eggplant has 229mg of potassium in 100 grams and celery has 260mg of potassium.