Celery vs Cucumber

Complete nutrition comparison per 100g serving

Which is Healthier?

Celery is generally healthier

Celery comes out ahead in this comparison, winning in 3 out of 5 key nutritional categories. It has fewer calories (14 vs 16), more protein (0.7g vs 0.7g), more fiber (0.6g vs 0.5g), less sugar (1.3g vs 1.7g), making it the better choice for most health goals.

Quick Summary

Fewer Calories

Celery

14 kcal

More Protein

Celery

0.7g

More Fiber

Celery

0.6g

Less Sugar

Celery

1.3g

Visual Comparison

Caloriesper 100g
Celery
14
Cucumber
16
Proteinper 100g
Celery
0.7g
Cucumber
0.7g
Carbohydratesper 100g
Celery
3.3g
Cucumber
4g
Fatper 100g
Celery
0.2g
Cucumber
0.1g

Side-by-Side Nutrition Table

NutrientCeleryCucumberDifference
Calories14kcal16kcal-2.0kcal
Protein0.7g0.7g0.0g
Carbohydrates3.3g4g-0.7g
Fat0.2g0.1g+0.1g
Fiber0.6g0.5g+0.1g
Sugar1.3g1.7g-0.4g
Sodium80mg2mg+78.0mg

Serving Size Comparison

All values above are per 100g. Here's how they compare in common serving sizes:

Celery

Per 100g:14 calories
Per cup (150g):21 calories
Per serving (85g):12 calories

Cucumber

Per 100g:16 calories
Per cup (150g):24 calories
Per serving (85g):14 calories

Diet Compatibility

Celery

Low-CarbLow-CalorieVeganVegetarianPaleoLow-Sodium

Cucumber

Low-CarbLow-CalorieVeganVegetarianPaleoLow-Sodium

When to Choose Celery

  • Lower in calories (14 vs 16)
  • Higher in protein (0.7g vs 0.7g)
  • More fiber (0.6g vs 0.5g)
  • Lower in carbs (3.3g vs 4g)
  • Less sugar (1.3g vs 1.7g)

Common Uses

SaladsStir-friesRoasted sidesSoups
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When to Choose Cucumber

  • Lower sodium (2mg vs 80mg)

Common Uses

SaladsStir-friesRoasted sidesSoups
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