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Celery vs. Cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Celery and Cheese

  • Celery has less Calcium, Phosphorus, Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Zinc, and Vitamin B2.
  • Cheese's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 94% more.
  • Celery is lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Celery, raw and Cheese, cheddar.

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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
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%
Cheese
Cheese
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 213% 6.7% 5.3% 10% 99% 195% 85% 3.5% 155%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +242.1%
Contains more IronIron +42.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +16.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +281.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +145.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1675%
Contains more ZincZinc +2700%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1795.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +7025%

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
Celery
5
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% 27% 5.4% 0% 5.3% 13% 6% 15% 17% 0% 73% 27% 3.3%
Cheese
Cheese
8
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% 75% 14% 18% 7.3% 99% 1.1% 25% 15% 138% 6% 20% 9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +442.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +12.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1120.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +176.6%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +163%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +38.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +650.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +170.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Celery
Celery
1
3% 95%
Protein: 0.69 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 2.97 g
Water: 95.43 g
Other: 0.74 g
Cheese
Cheese
4
23% 33% 3% 37% 4%
Protein: 22.87 g
Fats: 33.31 g
Carbs: 3.09 g
Water: 37.02 g
Other: 3.71 g
Contains more WaterWater +157.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +3214.5%
Contains more FatsFats +19494.1%
Contains more OtherOther +401.4%
~equal in Carbs ~3.09g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Celery
Celery
1
27% 21% 52%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.042 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.079 g
Cheese
Cheese
2
64% 31% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 18.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.421 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -99.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +28793.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1698.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Celery
Celery
4
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
Cheese
Cheese
1
54% 25% 21%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.26 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0.12 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.1 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +53.8%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +380%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~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 Cheese
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Celery Cheese Opinion
Calories 16kcal 404kcal Cheese
Protein 0.69g 22.87g Cheese
Fats 0.17g 33.31g Cheese
Vitamin C 3.1mg 0mg Celery
Net carbs 1.37g 3.09g Cheese
Carbs 2.97g 3.09g Cheese
Cholesterol 0mg 99mg Celery
Vitamin D 0IU 24IU Cheese
Magnesium 11mg 27mg Cheese
Calcium 40mg 710mg Cheese
Potassium 260mg 76mg Celery
Iron 0.2mg 0.14mg Celery
Sugar 1.34g 0.48g Cheese
Fiber 1.6g 0g Celery
Copper 0.035mg 0.03mg Celery
Zinc 0.13mg 3.64mg Cheese
Phosphorus 24mg 455mg Cheese
Sodium 80mg 653mg Celery
Vitamin A 449IU 1242IU Cheese
Vitamin A RAE 22µg 330µg Cheese
Vitamin E 0.27mg 0.71mg Cheese
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg Cheese
Manganese 0.103mg 0.027mg Celery
Selenium 0.4µg 28.5µg Cheese
Vitamin B1 0.021mg 0.029mg Cheese
Vitamin B2 0.057mg 0.428mg Cheese
Vitamin B3 0.32mg 0.059mg Celery
Vitamin B5 0.246mg 0.41mg Cheese
Vitamin B6 0.074mg 0.066mg Celery
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.1µg Cheese
Vitamin K 29.3µg 2.4µg Celery
Folate 36µg 27µg Celery
Trans Fat 0g 0.917g Celery
Choline 6.1mg 16.5mg Cheese
Saturated Fat 0.042g 18.867g Celery
Monounsaturated Fat 0.032g 9.246g Cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.079g 1.421g Cheese
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0.547mg Cheese
Threonine 0.02mg 1.044mg Cheese
Isoleucine 0.021mg 1.206mg Cheese
Leucine 0.032mg 1.939mg Cheese
Lysine 0.027mg 1.025mg Cheese
Methionine 0.005mg 0.547mg Cheese
Phenylalanine 0.02mg 1.074mg Cheese
Valine 0.027mg 1.404mg Cheese
Histidine 0.012mg 0.547mg Cheese
Fructose 0.37g 0g Celery
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g Cheese
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.017g Cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Celery Cheese
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
16%
Celery
33%
Cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Celery
79%
Cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.86g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Celery
Celery is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 99mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Celery
Celery contains less Sodium (difference - 573mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Celery
Celery is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.825g)
Which food is cheaper?
Celery
Celery is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/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.