Celery vs. Quinoa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between celery and quinoa
- Celery has more vitamin K; however, quinoa is richer in manganese, phosphorus, copper, iron, magnesium, zinc, and vitamin B1.
- Celery covers your daily vitamin K needs 24% more than quinoa.
- Quinoa has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of quinoa is 53, while the glycemic index of celery is 32.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Celery, raw and Quinoa, cooked.
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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 | +135.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +51.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +481.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +645% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +448.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +738.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +533.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -91.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +512.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +600% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +133.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +409.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +93% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +28.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +66.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +16.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +277% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +33.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +537.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1029.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +617.2% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -81.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1550% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1264.6% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
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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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 29.3µg | 0µg | 24% |
| Manganese | 0.103mg | 0.631mg | 23% |
| Phosphorus | 24mg | 152mg | 18% |
| Copper | 0.035mg | 0.192mg | 17% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1.49mg | 16% |
| Magnesium | 11mg | 64mg | 13% |
| Zinc | 0.13mg | 1.09mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.021mg | 0.107mg | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.079g | 1.078g | 7% |
| Protein | 0.69g | 4.4g | 7% |
| Starch | 0g | 17.63g | 7% |
| Carbs | 2.97g | 21.3g | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.246mg | 5% | |
| Calories | 16kcal | 120kcal | 5% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 2.8g | 5% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 2.8µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.074mg | 0.123mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.057mg | 0.11mg | 4% |
| Fats | 0.17g | 1.92g | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 3.1mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Choline | 6.1mg | 23mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 80mg | 7mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 260mg | 172mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 40mg | 17mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.27mg | 0.63mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 22µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Folate | 36µg | 42µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.32mg | 0.412mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.042g | 0.231g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.032g | 0.528g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.37g | 18.5g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.34g | 0.87g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.009mg | 0.052mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.02mg | 0.131mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.021mg | 0.157mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.032mg | 0.261mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.027mg | 0.239mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.005mg | 0.096mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.02mg | 0.185mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.027mg | 0.185mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.012mg | 0.127mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.37g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.015g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Quinoa is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Quinoa contains less Sodium (difference - 73mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Quinoa is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Quinoa is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Celery is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.189g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Celery is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.