Strawberries vs. Celery
Nutrition comparison of Strawberries and Celery
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
strawberries
versus
celery
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in strawberries and celery:
- Celery has more riboflavin.
- Celery is a great source of potassium.
- Strawberry is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Strawberries (Strawberries, raw) and Celery (Celery, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Strawberries and celery contain similar amounts of calories - strawberry has 32 calories per 100 grams and celery has 14 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, strawberries is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to celery for fat. Strawberries has a macronutrient ratio of 8:86:7 and for celery, 18:73:10 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Strawberries | Celery | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 8% | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 86% | 73% |
| Fat | 7% | 10% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Strawberries and celery contain similar amounts of carbs - strawberry has 7.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and celery has 3g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in strawberries are made of 71% sugar, 29% dietary fiber and 1% starch, whereas the carbs in celery comprise of 54% dietary fiber and 46% sugar.
dietary fiber
Strawberries and celery contain similar amounts of dietary fiber - strawberry has 2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and celery has 1.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Strawberries and celery contain similar amounts of sugar - strawberry has 4.9g of sugar per 100 grams and celery has 1.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Strawberries and celery contain similar amounts of protein - strawberry has 0.67g of protein per 100 grams and celery has 0.69g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both strawberries and celery are low in saturated fat - strawberry has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and celery has 0.04g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Strawberry is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 17 times more Vitamin C than celery - strawberry has 58.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and celery has 3.1mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Celery has 21 times more Vitamin A than strawberry - strawberry has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and celery has 22ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Strawberries and celery contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - strawberry has 0.29mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and celery has 0.27mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Celery has 12 times more Vitamin K than strawberry - strawberry has 2.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and celery has 29.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Celery has more riboflavin. Both strawberries and celery contain significant amounts of thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Strawberries | Celery | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.024 MG | 0.021 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.022 MG | 0.057 MG |
| Niacin | 0.386 MG | 0.32 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.125 MG | 0.246 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.047 MG | 0.074 MG |
| Folate | 24 UG | 36 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Celery has 150% more calcium than strawberry - strawberry has 16mg of calcium per 100 grams and celery has 40mg of calcium.
iron
Strawberries and celery contain similar amounts of iron - strawberry has 0.41mg of iron per 100 grams and celery has 0.2mg of iron.
potassium
Celery is a great source of potassium and it has 70% more potassium than strawberry - strawberry has 153mg of potassium per 100 grams and celery has 260mg 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, strawberry has more kaempferol and quercetin than celery per 100 grams, however, celery contains more apigenin and luteolin than strawberry per 100 grams.
| Strawberries | Celery | |
|---|---|---|
| kaempferol | 0.5 mg | 0.22 mg |
| myricetin | 0.04 mg | ~ |
| Quercetin | 1.11 mg | 0.39 mg |
| apigenin | ~ | 2.85 mg |
| luteolin | ~ | 1.05 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,
| Strawberries | Celery | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 7 UG | 270 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 26 UG | 283 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both strawberries and celery contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Strawberries | Celery | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.09 G | 0.079 G |
| Total | 0.09 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: Strawberries (Strawberries, raw) and Celery (Celery, raw) .
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FAQ
Does strawberries or celery contain more calories in 100 grams?Strawberries and celery contain similar amounts of calories - strawberry has 32 calories in 100g and celery has 14 calories.
Does strawberries or celery have more carbohydrates?
By weight, strawberries and celery contain similar amounts of carbs - strawberry has 7.7g of carbs for 100g and celery has 3g of carbohydrates. the carbs in strawberries are made of 70% sugar, 30% dietary fiber and 0% starch, whereas the carbs in celery comprise of 50% dietary fiber and 50% sugar.