Celery vs. Potato salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between celery and potato salad?
- Celery is higher in folate, yet potato salad is higher in copper, vitamin C, selenium, vitamin B5, iron, and vitamin B6.
- Potato salad's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 23% more.
- Celery has 5 times more Folate than potato salad. While celery has 36µg of Folate, potato salad has only 7µg.
- The amount of sodium in celery is lower.
- The glycemic index of celery is lower.
We used Celery, raw and Potato salad, home-prepared 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +110.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -84.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +36.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +225% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +237.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +138.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +116.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +925% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +186% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +414.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +222.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +266.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +178.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +117.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +90.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.69 g
Fats:
0.17 g
Carbs:
2.97 g
Water:
95.43 g
Other:
0.74 g
Protein:
2.68 g
Fats:
8.2 g
Carbs:
11.17 g
Water:
76 g
Other:
1.95 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +25.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +288.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +4723.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +276.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +163.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.042 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.079 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
1.429 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.737 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -97.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +7650% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +4630.4% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 16kcal | 143kcal |
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| Protein | 0.69g | 2.68g |
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| Fats | 0.17g | 8.2g |
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| Vitamin C | 3.1mg | 10mg |
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| Net carbs | 1.37g | 9.87g |
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| Carbs | 2.97g | 11.17g |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 68mg |
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| Magnesium | 11mg | 15mg |
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| Calcium | 40mg | 19mg |
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| Potassium | 260mg | 254mg |
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| Iron | 0.2mg | 0.65mg |
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| Sugar | 1.34g |
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| Fiber | 1.6g | 1.3g |
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| Copper | 0.035mg | 0.118mg |
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| Zinc | 0.13mg | 0.31mg |
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| Phosphorus | 24mg | 52mg |
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| Sodium | 80mg | 529mg |
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| Vitamin A | 449IU | 157IU |
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| Vitamin A | 22µg | 32µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.27mg |
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| Manganese | 0.103mg | 0.101mg |
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| Selenium | 0.4µg | 4.1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.021mg | 0.077mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.057mg | 0.06mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.32mg | 0.89mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.246mg | 0.534mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.074mg | 0.141mg |
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| Vitamin K | 29.3µg |
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| Folate | 36µg | 7µg |
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| Choline | 6.1mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.042g | 1.429g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.032g | 2.48g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.079g | 3.737g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.009mg | 0.042mg |
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| Threonine | 0.02mg | 0.116mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.021mg | 0.141mg |
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| Leucine | 0.032mg | 0.202mg |
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| Lysine | 0.027mg | 0.171mg |
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| Methionine | 0.005mg | 0.066mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.02mg | 0.135mg |
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| Valine | 0.027mg | 0.172mg |
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| Histidine | 0.012mg | 0.062mg |
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| Fructose | 0.37g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Calories diet |
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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%
12%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
24%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.34g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato salad is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato salad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Celery is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Celery contains less Sodium (difference - 449mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Celery is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.387g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Celery is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
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.