Celery vs Spinach

Complete nutrition comparison per 100g serving

Which is Healthier?

Spinach is generally healthier

Spinach comes out ahead in this comparison, winning in 4 out of 5 key nutritional categories. It has more protein (2.7g vs 0.7g), more fiber (2.2g vs 0.6g), less sugar (0.4g vs 1.3g), less sodium (79mg vs 80mg)making it the better choice for most health goals.

Quick Summary

Fewer Calories

Celery

14 kcal

More Protein

Spinach

2.7g

More Fiber

Spinach

2.2g

Less Sugar

Spinach

0.4g

Visual Comparison

Caloriesper 100g
Celery
14
Spinach
23
Proteinper 100g
Celery
0.7g
Spinach
2.7g
Carbohydratesper 100g
Celery
3.3g
Spinach
4g
Fatper 100g
Celery
0.2g
Spinach
0.4g

Side-by-Side Nutrition Table

NutrientCelerySpinachDifference
Calories14kcal23kcal-9.0kcal
Protein0.7g2.7g-2.0g
Carbohydrates3.3g4g-0.7g
Fat0.2g0.4g-0.2g
Fiber0.6g2.2g-1.6g
Sugar1.3g0.4g+0.9g
Sodium80mg79mg+1.0mg

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

Spinach

Per 100g:23 calories
Per cup (150g):35 calories
Per serving (85g):20 calories

Diet Compatibility

Celery

Low-CarbLow-CalorieVeganVegetarianPaleoLow-Sodium

Spinach

Low-CarbLow-CalorieVeganVegetarianPaleoLow-Sodium

When to Choose Celery

  • Lower in calories (14 vs 23)
  • Lower in carbs (3.3g vs 4g)

Common Uses

SaladsStir-friesRoasted sidesSoups
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When to Choose Spinach

  • Higher in protein (2.7g vs 0.7g)
  • More fiber (2.2g vs 0.6g)
  • Less sugar (0.4g vs 1.3g)
  • Lower sodium (79mg vs 80mg)

Common Uses

SaladsStir-friesRoasted sidesSoups
View full Spinach nutrition →