Celery vs. Tomato
Nutrition comparison of Celery and Tomato
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
celery
versus
tomato
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in celery and tomato:
- Both celery and tomato are high in potassium.
- Celery has more lutein + zeaxanthin than tomato, however, tomato contains more alpha-carotene and lycopene than celery.
- Celery has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and folate.
- Celery has signficantly more calcium than tomato.
- Tomato is a great source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Celery (Celery, raw) and Tomato (Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Celery and tomato contain similar amounts of calories - celery has 14 calories per 100 grams and tomato has 18 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, celery is similar to tomato for protein, carbs and fat. Celery has a macronutrient ratio of 18:73:10 and for tomato, 17:75:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Celery | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 18% | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 73% | 75% |
| Fat | 10% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both celery and tomato are low in carbohydrates - celery has 3g of total carbs per 100 grams and tomato has 3.9g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in celery are made of 54% dietary fiber and 46% sugar, whereas the carbs in tomato comprise of 69% sugar and 31% dietary fiber.
dietary fiber
Celery has 33% more dietary fiber than tomato - celery has 1.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and tomato has 1.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Celery and tomato contain similar amounts of sugar - celery has 1.3g of sugar per 100 grams and tomato has 2.6g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Celery and tomato contain similar amounts of protein - celery has 0.69g of protein per 100 grams and tomato has 0.88g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both celery and tomato are low in saturated fat - celery has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and tomato has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Tomato is a great source of Vitamin C and it has 342% more Vitamin C than celery - celery has 3.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and tomato has 13.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Celery and tomato contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - celery has 22ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and tomato has 42ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Celery and tomato contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - celery has 0.27mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and tomato has 0.54mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Celery has 271% more Vitamin K than tomato - celery has 29.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and tomato has 7.9ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Celery has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and folate. Both celery and tomato contain significant amounts of thiamin, niacin and Vitamin B6.
| Celery | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.021 MG | 0.037 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.057 MG | 0.019 MG |
| Niacin | 0.32 MG | 0.594 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.246 MG | 0.089 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.074 MG | 0.08 MG |
| Folate | 36 UG | 15 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Celery has signficantly more calcium than tomato - celery has 40mg of calcium per 100 grams and tomato has 10mg of calcium.
iron
Celery and tomato contain similar amounts of iron - celery has 0.2mg of iron per 100 grams and tomato has 0.27mg of iron.
potassium
Both celery and tomato are high in potassium. Celery has a little more potassium (10%) than tomato by weight - celery has 260mg of potassium per 100 grams and tomato has 237mg 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 celery and tomato contain significant amounts of quercetin.
| Celery | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| apigenin | 2.85 mg | ~ |
| luteolin | 1.05 mg | ~ |
| kaempferol | 0.22 mg | 0.09 mg |
| Quercetin | 0.39 mg | 0.58 mg |
| myricetin | ~ | 0.13 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 lutein + zeaxanthin than tomato per 100 grams, however, tomato contains more alpha-carotene and lycopene than celery per 100 grams. Both celery and tomato contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.
| Celery | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 270 UG | 449 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 283 UG | 123 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 101 UG |
| lycopene | ~ | 2573 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both celery and tomato contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Celery | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.079 G | 0.08 G |
| Total | 0.079 G | 0.08 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 tomato contain more calories in 100 grams?Celery and tomato contain similar amounts of calories - celery has 14 calories in 100g and tomato has 18 calories.
Does celery or tomato have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both celery and tomato are low in carbohydrates - celery has 3g of carbs for 100g and tomato has 3.9g of carbohydrates. the carbs in celery are made of 50% dietary fiber and 50% sugar, whereas the carbs in tomato comprise of 70% sugar and 30% dietary fiber.
Does celery or tomato contain more potassium?
Both celery and tomato are high in potassium. Celery has a little more potassium ( 10%) than tomato by weight - celery has 260mg of potassium in 100 grams and tomato has 237mg of potassium.