Celery vs. Pickles
Nutrition comparison of Celery and Pickles
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
celery
versus
pickles
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in celery and pickles:
- Celery has more folate.
- Celery is a great source of potassium.
- Pickle is a great source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Celery (Celery, raw) and Pickles (Pickles, cucumber, dill or kosher dill) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Pickles and celery contain similar amounts of calories - pickle has 12 calories per 100 grams and celery has 14 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, celery is heavier in carbs, lighter in fat and similar to pickles for protein. Celery has a macronutrient ratio of 17:72:11 and for pickles, 14:67:19 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Celery | Pickles | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 17% | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 72% | 67% |
| Fat | 11% | 19% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both pickles and celery are low in carbohydrates - pickle has 2.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and celery has 3g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in pickles are made of 52% sugar and 48% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in celery comprise of 54% dietary fiber and 46% sugar.
dietary fiber
Celery has 60% more dietary fiber than pickle - pickle has 1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and celery has 1.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Pickles and celery contain similar amounts of sugar - pickle has 1.1g of sugar per 100 grams and celery has 1.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Pickles and celery contain similar amounts of protein - pickle has 0.5g of protein per 100 grams and celery has 0.69g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both pickles and celery are low in saturated fat - pickle has 0.08g of saturated fat per 100 grams and celery has 0.04g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Pickles and celery contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - pickle has 2.3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and celery has 3.1mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Pickles and celery contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - pickle has 6ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and celery has 22ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Pickles and celery contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pickle has 0.03mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and celery has 0.27mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Pickles and celery contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - pickle has 17.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and celery has 29.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Celery has more folate. Both celery and pickles contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Celery | Pickles | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.021 MG | 0.045 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.057 MG | 0.057 MG |
| Niacin | 0.32 MG | 0.109 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.246 MG | 0.201 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.074 MG | 0.035 MG |
| Folate | 36 UG | 8 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Pickle is a great source of calcium and it has 43% more calcium than celery - pickle has 57mg of calcium per 100 grams and celery has 40mg of calcium.
iron
Pickles and celery contain similar amounts of iron - pickle has 0.26mg of iron per 100 grams and celery has 0.2mg of iron.
potassium
Celery is a great source of potassium and it has 122% more potassium than pickle - pickle has 117mg of potassium per 100 grams and celery has 260mg 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 | Pickles | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 270 UG | 53 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 283 UG | 28 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 13 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both celery and pickles contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Celery | Pickles | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.079 G | 0.052 G |
| Total | 0.079 G | 0.052 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).
You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Celery or Pickles .
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FAQ
Does pickles or celery contain more calories in 100 grams?Pickles and celery contain similar amounts of calories - pickle has 12 calories in 100g and celery has 14 calories.
Does pickles or celery have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both pickles and celery are low in carbohydrates - pickle has 2.4g of carbs for 100g and celery has 3g of carbohydrates. the carbs in pickles are made of 50% sugar and 50% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in celery comprise of 50% dietary fiber and 50% sugar.