Morel Mushroom vs. Celery
Nutrition comparison of Morel Mushroom and Celery
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
morel mushroom
versus
celery
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in morel mushroom and celery:
- Both morel mushroom and celery are high in potassium.
- Morel mushroom has more thiamin, riboflavin and niacin, however, celery contains more folate.
- Morel mushroom is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Morel mushroom is an excellent source of Vitamin D and iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Morel Mushroom (Mushrooms, morel, raw) and Celery (Celery, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Morel mushroom and celery contain similar amounts of calories - morel mushroom has 31 calories per 100 grams and celery has 14 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, morel mushroom is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and similar to celery for fat. Morel mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 33:53:14 and for celery, 17:72:11 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Morel Mushroom | Celery | |
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| Protein | 33% | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 53% | 72% |
| Fat | 14% | 11% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Morel mushroom and celery contain similar amounts of carbs - morel mushroom has 5.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and celery has 3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Morel mushroom is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 75% more dietary fiber than celery - morel mushroom has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and celery has 1.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Morel mushroom and celery contain similar amounts of sugar - morel mushroom has 0.6g of sugar per 100 grams and celery has 1.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Morel mushroom has 352% more protein than celery - morel mushroom has 3.1g of protein per 100 grams and celery has 0.69g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both morel mushroom and celery are low in saturated fat - morel mushroom has 0.07g of saturated fat per 100 grams and celery has 0.04g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Celery has more Vitamin C than morel mushroom - celery has 3.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and morel mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Celery has more Vitamin A than morel mushroom - celery has 22ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and morel mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Morel mushroom is an excellent source of Vitamin D and it has more Vitamin D than celery - morel mushroom has 206iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and celery does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Celery and morel mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - celery has 0.27mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and morel mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Celery has more Vitamin K than morel mushroom - celery has 29.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and morel mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Morel mushroom has more thiamin, riboflavin and niacin, however, celery contains more folate. Both morel mushroom and celery contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Morel Mushroom | Celery | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.069 MG | 0.021 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.205 MG | 0.057 MG |
| Niacin | 2.252 MG | 0.32 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.44 MG | 0.246 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.136 MG | 0.074 MG |
| Folate | 9 UG | 36 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Morel mushroom and celery contain similar amounts of calcium - morel mushroom has 43mg of calcium per 100 grams and celery has 40mg of calcium.
iron
Morel mushroom is an excellent source of iron and it has 59 times more iron than celery - morel mushroom has 12.2mg of iron per 100 grams and celery has 0.2mg of iron.
potassium
Both morel mushroom and celery are high in potassium. Morel mushroom has 58% more potassium than celery - morel mushroom has 411mg of potassium per 100 grams and celery has 260mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, morel mushroom has more linoleic acid than celery per 100 grams.
| Morel Mushroom | Celery | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.215 G | 0.079 G |
| other omega 6 | 0.001 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.216 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: Morel Mushroom (Mushrooms, morel, raw) and Celery (Celery, raw) .
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FAQ
Does morel mushroom or celery contain more calories in 100 grams?Morel mushroom and celery contain similar amounts of calories - morel mushroom has 31 calories in 100g and celery has 14 calories.
Is morel mushroom or celery better for protein?
Morel mushroom has 350% more protein than celery - morel mushroom has 3.1g of protein per 100 grams and celery has 0.69g of protein.
Does morel mushroom or celery have more carbohydrates?
By weight, morel mushroom and celery contain similar amounts of carbs - morel mushroom has 5.1g of carbs for 100g and celery has 3g of carbohydrates.
Does morel mushroom or celery contain more iron?
Morel mushroom is an abundant source of iron and it has 59 times more iron than celery - morel mushroom has 12.2mg of iron in 100 grams and celery has 0.2mg of iron.
Does morel mushroom or celery contain more potassium?
Both morel mushroom and celery are high in potassium. Morel mushroom has 60% more potassium than celery - morel mushroom has 411mg of potassium in 100 grams and celery has 260mg of potassium.