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Celery vs. Cream cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between celery and cream cheese

  • Celery has more vitamin K and folate; however, cream cheese is richer in selenium, vitamin B2, vitamin A, phosphorus, and vitamin B12.
  • Cream cheese covers your daily saturated fat needs 101% more than celery.
  • Cream cheese has 14 times less vitamin K than celery. Celery has 29.3µg of vitamin K, while cream cheese has 2.1µg.
  • Celery contains less sodium.
  • Celery has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of celery is 32, while the glycemic index of cream cheese is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Celery, raw and Cheese, cream.

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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
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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% 29% 12% 4.1% 6% 14% 46% 41% 1.4% 47%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +22.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +97%
Contains more IronIron +81.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +94.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -74.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +836.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +142.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +284.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +345.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2050%

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% 103% 17% 0% 5.8% 53% 1.7% 31% 13% 28% 5.3% 6.8% 15%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +251.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +32.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1295.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1300%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +218.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +303.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +110.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +345.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.023mg

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
6% 34% 6% 53%
Protein: 6.15 g
Fats: 34.44 g
Carbs: 5.52 g
Water: 52.62 g
Other: 1.27 g
Contains more WaterWater +81.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +791.3%
Contains more FatsFats +20158.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +85.9%
Contains more OtherOther +71.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Celery
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27% 21% 52%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.042 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.079 g
66% 29% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 20.213 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.907 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.483 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +27734.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1777.2%

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
9% 91%
Starch: 0.35 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 3.76 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
~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 Cream cheese
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Cream cheese DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.042g 20.213g 92%
Fats 0.17g 34.44g 53%
Cholesterol 0mg 101mg 34%
Vitamin A 22µg 308µg 32%
Vitamin K 29.3µg 2.1µg 23%
Monounsaturated fat 0.032g 8.907g 22%
Calories 16kcal 350kcal 17%
Selenium 0.4µg 8.6µg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.057mg 0.23mg 13%
Phosphorus 24mg 107mg 12%
Protein 0.69g 6.15g 11%
Sodium 80mg 314mg 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.079g 1.483g 9%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.22µg 9%
Folate 36µg 9µg 7%
Calcium 40mg 97mg 6%
Fiber 1.6g 0g 6%
Vitamin B5 0.246mg 0.517mg 5%
Choline 6.1mg 27.2mg 4%
Potassium 260mg 132mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.27mg 0.86mg 4%
Manganese 0.103mg 0.011mg 4%
Zinc 0.13mg 0.5mg 3%
Vitamin C 3.1mg 0mg 3%
Copper 0.035mg 0.018mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.074mg 0.056mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.32mg 0.091mg 1%
Iron 0.2mg 0.11mg 1%
Carbs 2.97g 5.52g 1%
Net carbs 1.37g 5.52g N/A
Magnesium 11mg 9mg 0%
Sugar 1.34g 3.76g N/A
Starch 0g 0.35g 0%
Vitamin B1 0.021mg 0.023mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0.069mg 0%
Threonine 0.02mg 0.233mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.021mg 0.324mg 0%
Leucine 0.032mg 0.657mg 0%
Lysine 0.027mg 0.567mg 0%
Methionine 0.005mg 0.191mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.02mg 0.291mg 0%
Valine 0.027mg 0.395mg 0%
Histidine 0.012mg 0.175mg 0%
Fructose 0.37g 0g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.02g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.036g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.807g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Celery Cream 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
14%
Celery
21%
Cream cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Celery
21%
Cream cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Celery
Celery is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 101mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Celery
Celery is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.42g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Celery
Celery contains less Sodium (difference - 234mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Celery
Celery is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 20.171g)
Which food is cheaper?
Celery
Celery is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
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. Cream cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173418/nutrients

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

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