Cheddar Cheese vs. Celery
Nutrition comparison of Cheddar Cheese and Celery
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cheddar cheese
versus
celery
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cheddar cheese and celery:
- Celery has signficantly more dietary fiber than cheddar cheese.
- Celery is a great source of potassium.
- Cheddar cheese has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, celery contains more niacin.
- Cheddar cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A, calcium and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cheddar Cheese (Cheese, cheddar) and Celery (Celery, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Cheddar cheese is high in calories and celery has 97% less calories than cheddar cheese - celery has 14 calories per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 403 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cheddar cheese is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to celery per calorie. Cheddar cheese has a macronutrient ratio of 23:3:74 and for celery, 17:72:11 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cheddar Cheese | Celery | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 23% | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 3% | 72% |
| Fat | 74% | 11% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both celery and cheddar cheese are low in carbohydrates - celery has 3g of total carbs per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 3.4g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Celery has signficantly more dietary fiber than cheddar cheese - celery has 1.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cheddar cheese does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Celery and cheddar cheese contain similar amounts of sugar - celery has 1.3g of sugar per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 0.48g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Cheddar cheese is an excellent source of protein and it has 32 times more protein than celery - celery has 0.69g of protein per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 22.9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Cheddar cheese is high in saturated fat and celery has 100% less saturated fat than cheddar cheese - celery has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 18.9g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Celery has less cholesterol than cheddar cheese - cheddar cheese has 99mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and celery does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Celery has more Vitamin C than cheddar cheese - celery has 3.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cheddar cheese does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Cheddar cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 14 times more Vitamin A than celery - celery has 22ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 337ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Cheddar cheese has more Vitamin D than celery - cheddar cheese has 24iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and celery does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Celery and cheddar cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - celery has 0.27mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 0.71mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Celery has 11 times more Vitamin K than cheddar cheese - celery has 29.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 2.4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Cheddar cheese has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, celery contains more niacin. Both cheddar cheese and celery contain significant amounts of thiamin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Cheddar Cheese | Celery | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.029 MG | 0.021 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.428 MG | 0.057 MG |
| Niacin | 0.059 MG | 0.32 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.41 MG | 0.246 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.066 MG | 0.074 MG |
| Folate | 27 UG | 36 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.1 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Cheddar cheese is an excellent source of calcium and it has 16 times more calcium than celery - celery has 40mg of calcium per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 710mg of calcium.
iron
Celery and cheddar cheese contain similar amounts of iron - celery has 0.2mg of iron per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 0.14mg of iron.
potassium
Celery is a great source of potassium and it has 242% more potassium than cheddar cheese - celery has 260mg of potassium per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 76mg 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,
| Cheddar Cheese | Celery | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 85 UG | 270 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 283 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, cheddar cheese has more linoleic acid than celery per 100 grams.
| Cheddar Cheese | Celery | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.036 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 1.171 G | 0.079 G |
| Total | 1.207 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: Cheddar Cheese (Cheese, cheddar) and Celery (Celery, raw) .
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FAQ
Does celery or cheddar cheese contain more calories in 100 grams?Cheddar cheese is high in calories and celery has 100% less calories than cheddar cheese - celery has 14 calories in 100g and cheddar cheese has 403 calories.
Does celery or cheddar cheese have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both celery and cheddar cheese are low in carbohydrates - celery has 3g of carbs for 100g and cheddar cheese has 3.4g of carbohydrates.
Does celery or cheddar cheese contain more calcium?
Cheddar cheese is a rich source of calcium and it has 16 times more calcium than celery - celery has 40mg of calcium in 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 710mg of calcium.