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Celery vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between celery and mackerel

  • The amount of vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, magnesium, and iron in mackerel is higher than in celery.
  • Mackerel covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 792% more than celery.
  • Celery contains less saturated fat.
  • Celery has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of celery is 32, while the glycemic index of mackerel is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Celery, raw and Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat.

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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 69% 4.5% 35% 59% 31% 26% 119% 11% 2.6% 281%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +166.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +415%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +781.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +54.2%
Contains more IronIron +685%
Contains more CopperCopper +168.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +623.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1058.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +12800%
~equal in Sodium ~83mg

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 1.3% 18% 0% 0% 40% 95% 128% 59% 106% 2375% 0% 1.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +675%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1700%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +145.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +657.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +622.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2040.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +302.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +521.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
24% 18% 53% 5%
Protein: 23.85 g
Fats: 17.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.27 g
Other: 5.07 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +79.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +3356.5%
Contains more FatsFats +10376.5%
Contains more OtherOther +585.1%

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
27% 45% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.176 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.3 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +21793.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +5343%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Celery Mackerel DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 19µg 792%
Selenium 0.4µg 51.6µg 93%
Protein 0.69g 23.85g 46%
Vitamin B3 0.32mg 6.85mg 41%
Phosphorus 24mg 278mg 36%
Vitamin B6 0.074mg 0.46mg 30%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.079g 4.3g 28%
Fats 0.17g 17.81g 27%
Vitamin B2 0.057mg 0.412mg 27%
Cholesterol 0mg 75mg 25%
Vitamin K 29.3µg 24%
Magnesium 11mg 97mg 20%
Saturated fat 0.042g 4.176g 19%
Iron 0.2mg 1.57mg 17%
Monounsaturated fat 0.032g 7.006g 17%
Vitamin B5 0.246mg 0.99mg 15%
Vitamin B1 0.021mg 0.159mg 12%
Calories 16kcal 262kcal 12%
Folate 36µg 2µg 9%
Zinc 0.13mg 0.94mg 7%
Copper 0.035mg 0.094mg 7%
Fiber 1.6g 0g 6%
Vitamin A 22µg 54µg 4%
Manganese 0.103mg 0.02mg 4%
Potassium 260mg 401mg 4%
Vitamin C 3.1mg 0.4mg 3%
Calcium 40mg 15mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.27mg 2%
Choline 6.1mg 1%
Carbs 2.97g 0g 1%
Net carbs 1.37g 0g N/A
Sugar 1.34g N/A
Sodium 80mg 83mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0.267mg 0%
Threonine 0.02mg 1.045mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.021mg 1.099mg 0%
Leucine 0.032mg 1.938mg 0%
Lysine 0.027mg 2.19mg 0%
Methionine 0.005mg 0.706mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.02mg 0.931mg 0%
Valine 0.027mg 1.228mg 0%
Histidine 0.012mg 0.702mg 0%
Fructose 0.37g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.504g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.699g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.106g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Celery Mackerel
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
217%
Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Celery
64%
Mackerel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.34g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Celery
Celery is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 75mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Celery
Celery contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Celery
Celery is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.134g)
Which food is cheaper?
Celery
Celery is cheaper (difference - $6.4)
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. Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175120/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.