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Celery vs. Sardine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between celery and sardine

  • Celery has more vitamin K, while sardine has more vitamin B12, selenium, phosphorus, calcium, iron, vitamin D, vitamin B3, and copper.
  • Sardine's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 373% higher.
  • Sardine contains 11 times less vitamin K than celery. Celery contains 29.3µg of vitamin K, while sardine contains 2.6µg.
  • Sardine has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of sardine is 0, while the glycemic index of celery is 32.

The food types used in this comparison are Celery, raw and Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone.

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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 28% 115% 35% 110% 62% 36% 210% 40% 14% 287%
Contains less SodiumSodium -73.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +254.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +855%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +52.7%
Contains more IronIron +1360%
Contains more CopperCopper +431.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +907.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1941.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +13075%
~equal in Manganese ~0.108mg

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%
Sardine
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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 0% 11% 41% 72% 20% 52% 98% 39% 39% 1118% 6.5% 7.5% 41%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1026.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +260%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +655.6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +281%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +298.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1539.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +161%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +125.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +1129.5%

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
25% 11% 60% 4%
Protein: 24.62 g
Fats: 11.45 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.61 g
Other: 4.32 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +60.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +3468.1%
Contains more FatsFats +6635.3%
Contains more OtherOther +483.8%

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
14% 37% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.528 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.148 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +11990.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +6416.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Celery Sardine DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 8.94µg 373%
Selenium 0.4µg 52.7µg 95%
Phosphorus 24mg 490mg 67%
Protein 0.69g 24.62g 48%
Cholesterol 0mg 142mg 47%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.079g 5.148g 34%
Calcium 40mg 382mg 34%
Iron 0.2mg 2.92mg 34%
Vitamin B3 0.32mg 5.245mg 31%
Vitamin D 0µg 4.8µg 24%
Vitamin D 0IU 193IU 24%
Vitamin K 29.3µg 2.6µg 22%
Copper 0.035mg 0.186mg 17%
Fats 0.17g 11.45g 17%
Choline 6.1mg 75mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.057mg 0.227mg 13%
Vitamin E 0.27mg 2.04mg 12%
Zinc 0.13mg 1.31mg 11%
Sodium 80mg 307mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 0.032g 3.869g 10%
Calories 16kcal 208kcal 10%
Vitamin B5 0.246mg 0.642mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.074mg 0.167mg 7%
Folate 36µg 10µg 7%
Magnesium 11mg 39mg 7%
Saturated fat 0.042g 1.528g 7%
Fiber 1.6g 0g 6%
Vitamin B1 0.021mg 0.08mg 5%
Potassium 260mg 397mg 4%
Vitamin C 3.1mg 0mg 3%
Vitamin A 22µg 32µg 1%
Carbs 2.97g 0g 1%
Net carbs 1.37g 0g N/A
Sugar 1.34g 0g N/A
Manganese 0.103mg 0.108mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0.276mg 0%
Threonine 0.02mg 1.079mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.021mg 1.134mg 0%
Leucine 0.032mg 2.001mg 0%
Lysine 0.027mg 2.26mg 0%
Methionine 0.005mg 0.729mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.02mg 0.961mg 0%
Valine 0.027mg 1.268mg 0%
Histidine 0.012mg 0.725mg 0%
Fructose 0.37g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.473g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.509g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Celery Sardine
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
119%
Sardine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Celery
94%
Sardine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.34g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Celery
Celery is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 142mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Celery
Celery contains less Sodium (difference - 227mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Celery
Celery is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.486g)
Which food is cheaper?
Celery
Celery is cheaper (difference - $6.4)

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. Sardine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175139/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.