Celery vs. Scallion
Nutrition comparison of Celery and Scallion
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
celery
versus
scallion
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in celery and scallion:
- Both celery and scallion are high in potassium.
- Scallion has more thiamin, however, celery contains more pantothenic acid.
- Scallion is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Scallion is an excellent source of Vitamin C, Vitamin K and calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Celery (Celery, raw) and Scallion (Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Celery and scallion contain similar amounts of calories - celery has 14 calories per 100 grams and scallion has 32 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, celery is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and similar to scallion for fat. Celery has a macronutrient ratio of 33:67:0 and for scallion, 20:80:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Celery | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 33% | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 67% | 80% |
| Fat | ~ | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Celery and scallion contain similar amounts of carbs - celery has 3g of total carbs per 100 grams and scallion has 7.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Scallion 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 scallion has 2.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Celery and scallion contain similar amounts of sugar - celery has 1.3g of sugar per 100 grams and scallion has 2.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Celery and scallion contain similar amounts of protein - celery has 0.69g of protein per 100 grams and scallion has 1.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both celery and scallion are low in saturated fat - celery has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and scallion has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Scallion is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 506% more Vitamin C than celery - celery has 3.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and scallion has 18.8mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Scallion has 127% more Vitamin A than celery - celery has 22ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and scallion has 50ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Celery and scallion contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - celery has 0.27mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and scallion has 0.55mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Scallion is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 606% more Vitamin K than celery - celery has 29.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and scallion has 207ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Scallion has more thiamin, however, celery contains more pantothenic acid. Both celery and scallion contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Celery | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.021 MG | 0.055 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.057 MG | 0.08 MG |
| Niacin | 0.32 MG | 0.525 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.246 MG | 0.075 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.074 MG | 0.061 MG |
| Folate | 36 UG | 64 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Scallion is an excellent source of calcium and it has 80% more calcium than celery - celery has 40mg of calcium per 100 grams and scallion has 72mg of calcium.
iron
Scallion has 640% more iron than celery - celery has 0.2mg of iron per 100 grams and scallion has 1.5mg of iron.
potassium
Both celery and scallion are high in potassium. Celery is very similar to celery for potassium - celery has 260mg of potassium per 100 grams and scallion has 276mg 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 has more apigenin and luteolin than scallion per 100 grams, however, scallion contains more kaempferol and quercetin than celery per 100 grams.
| Celery | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| apigenin | 2.85 mg | ~ |
| luteolin | 1.05 mg | ~ |
| kaempferol | 0.22 mg | 1.36 mg |
| Quercetin | 0.39 mg | 10.68 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 | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 270 UG | 598 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 283 UG | 1137 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both celery and scallion contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Celery | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.079 G | 0.07 G |
| Total | 0.079 G | 0.07 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 celery or scallion contain more calories in 100 grams?Celery and scallion contain similar amounts of calories - celery has 14 calories in 100g and scallion has 32 calories.
Is celery or scallion better for protein?
Celery and scallion contain similar amounts of protein - celery has 0.69g of protein per 100 grams and scallion has 1.8g of protein.
Does celery or scallion have more carbohydrates?
By weight, celery and scallion contain similar amounts of carbs - celery has 3g of carbs for 100g and scallion has 7.3g of carbohydrates.
Does celery or scallion contain more calcium?
Scallion is a rich source of calcium and it has 80% more calcium than celery - celery has 40mg of calcium in 100 grams and scallion has 72mg of calcium.
Does celery or scallion contain more potassium?
Both celery and scallion are high in potassium. Celery is very similar to celery for potassium - celery has 260mg of potassium in 100 grams and scallion has 276mg of potassium.