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.
Detailed nutritional comparison of strawberries and celery is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Strawberries (Strawberries, raw) and Celery (Celery, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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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 lighter in fat compared to celery per calorie. Strawberries has a macronutrient ratio of 8:85:7 and for celery, 17:72:11 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Strawberries Celery
Protein 8% 17%
Carbohydrates 85% 72%
Fat 7% 11%
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 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 Strawberries or Celery .

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.