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Celery vs. Brown sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between celery and brown sugar?

  • Celery is higher in vitamin K, vitamin A, folate, and fiber, yet brown sugar is higher in iron.
  • Celery's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 24% more.
  • The amount of sugar in celery is lower.
  • The glycemic index of celery is lower.

We used Celery, raw and Sugars, brown types in this article.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Celery
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 12% 23% 7.5% 12% 3.5% 10% 10% 13% 2.2%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 6.4% 25% 12% 27% 16% 0.82% 1.7% 3.7% 8.3% 6.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +22.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +95.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +333.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +500%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +60.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +107.5%
Contains more IronIron +255%
Contains more CopperCopper +34.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -65%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +200%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Celery
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 10% 7.3% 5.4% 0% 5.3% 13% 6% 15% 17% 0% 73% 27% 3.3%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 2.1% 7.9% 9.5% 0% 0% 0.75% 1.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +190.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +86.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +80.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +3500%
Contains more CholineCholine +165.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Celery
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3% 95%
Protein: 0.69 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 2.97 g
Water: 95.43 g
Other: 0.74 g
98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 98.09 g
Water: 1.34 g
Other: 0.45 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +475%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +7021.6%
Contains more OtherOther +64.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +3202.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Celery
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6% 30% 28% 36%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.08 g
Glucose: 0.4 g
Fructose: 0.37 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.48 g
97%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 94.56 g
Glucose: 1.35 g
Fructose: 1.11 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +118100%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +237.5%
Contains more FructoseFructose +200%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Celery Brown sugar
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Celery Brown sugar DV% diff.
Carbs 2.97g 98.09g 32%
Vitamin K 29.3µg 0µg 24%
Calories 16kcal 380kcal 18%
Folate 36µg 1µg 9%
Iron 0.2mg 0.71mg 6%
Fiber 1.6g 0g 6%
Calcium 40mg 83mg 4%
Potassium 260mg 133mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.057mg 0mg 4%
Vitamin C 3.1mg 0mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.074mg 0.041mg 3%
Phosphorus 24mg 4mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.27mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.246mg 0.132mg 2%
Manganese 0.103mg 0.064mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.021mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin A 22µg 0µg 2%
Sodium 80mg 28mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.32mg 0.11mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.079g 0g 1%
Choline 6.1mg 2.3mg 1%
Fructose 0.37g 1.11g 1%
Copper 0.035mg 0.047mg 1%
Zinc 0.13mg 0.03mg 1%
Protein 0.69g 0.12g 1%
Selenium 0.4µg 1.2µg 1%
Fats 0.17g 0g 0%
Net carbs 1.37g 98.09g N/A
Magnesium 11mg 9mg 0%
Sugar 1.34g 97.02g N/A
Saturated fat 0.042g 0g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.032g 0g 0%
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0%
Threonine 0.02mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.021mg 0%
Leucine 0.032mg 0%
Lysine 0.027mg 0%
Methionine 0.005mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.02mg 0%
Valine 0.027mg 0%
Histidine 0.012mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Celery Brown sugar
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Celery
2%
Brown sugar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Celery
11%
Brown sugar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Celery
Celery is lower in Sugar (difference - 95.68g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Celery
Celery is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Celery
Celery is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.042g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Celery - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169988/nutrients
  2. Brown sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168833/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.