Celery vs. Kimchi
Nutrition comparison of Celery and Kimchi
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
celery
versus
kimchi
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in celery and kimchi:
- Celery is a great source of potassium.
- Kimchi has more riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6, however, celery contains more pantothenic acid.
- Kimchi is a great source of iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Celery (Celery, raw) and Kimchi (Cabbage, kimchi) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Celery and kimchi contain similar amounts of calories - celery has 14 calories per 100 grams and kimchi has 15 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, celery is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to kimchi per calorie. Celery has a macronutrient ratio of 17:72:11 and for kimchi, 24:51:25 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Celery | Kimchi | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 17% | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 72% | 51% |
| Fat | 11% | 25% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both celery and kimchi are low in carbohydrates - celery has 3g of total carbs per 100 grams and kimchi has 2.4g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in celery are made of 54% dietary fiber and 46% sugar, whereas the carbs in kimchi comprise of 60% dietary fiber and 40% sugar.
dietary fiber
Celery and kimchi contain similar amounts of dietary fiber - celery has 1.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and kimchi has 1.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Celery and kimchi contain similar amounts of sugar - celery has 1.3g of sugar per 100 grams and kimchi has 1.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Celery and kimchi contain similar amounts of protein - celery has 0.69g of protein per 100 grams and kimchi has 1.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both celery and kimchi are low in saturated fat - celery has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and kimchi has 0.07g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Celery has more Vitamin C than kimchi - celery has 3.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and kimchi does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Celery and kimchi contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - celery has 22ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and kimchi has 5ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Celery and kimchi contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - celery has 0.27mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and kimchi has 0.11mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Celery and kimchi contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - celery has 29.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and kimchi has 43.6ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Kimchi has more riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6, however, celery contains more pantothenic acid. Both celery and kimchi contain significant amounts of thiamin and folate.
| Celery | Kimchi | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.021 MG | 0.01 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.057 MG | 0.21 MG |
| Niacin | 0.32 MG | 1.1 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.246 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.074 MG | 0.213 MG |
| Folate | 36 UG | 52 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Celery and kimchi contain similar amounts of calcium - celery has 40mg of calcium per 100 grams and kimchi has 33mg of calcium.
iron
Kimchi is a great source of iron and it has 11 times more iron than celery - celery has 0.2mg of iron per 100 grams and kimchi has 2.5mg of iron.
potassium
Celery is a great source of potassium and it has 72% more potassium than kimchi - celery has 260mg of potassium per 100 grams and kimchi has 151mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
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 | Kimchi | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 270 UG | 55 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 283 UG | 49 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 1 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both celery and kimchi contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Celery | Kimchi | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.079 G | 0.104 G |
| Total | 0.079 G | 0.104 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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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does celery or kimchi contain more calories in 100 grams?Celery and kimchi contain similar amounts of calories - celery has 14 calories in 100g and kimchi has 15 calories.
Does celery or kimchi have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both celery and kimchi are low in carbohydrates - celery has 3g of carbs for 100g and kimchi has 2.4g of carbohydrates. the carbs in celery are made of 50% dietary fiber and 50% sugar, whereas the carbs in kimchi comprise of 60% dietary fiber and 40% sugar.