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Fast food vs. Celery — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between fast food and celery

  • Fast food has more vitamin B12, selenium, iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, zinc, and phosphorus; however, celery is richer in vitamin K.
  • Fast food covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 37% more than celery.
  • Celery has 107 times less saturated fat than fast food. Fast food has 4.493g of saturated fat, while celery has 0.042g.
  • Fast food has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of fast food is 66, while the glycemic index of celery is 32.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain and Celery, raw.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 19% 17% 115% 40% 69% 57% 43% 47% 111%
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%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +145.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +55%
Contains more IronIron +1430%
Contains more CopperCopper +245.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +1838.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +458.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +246.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4975%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +32%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75.8%

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.
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% 3% 7.6% 1.5% 79% 84% 105% 32% 49% 111% 12% 60% 19%
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%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +40.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1409.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +536.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1655.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +115.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +186.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +122.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +463.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +144.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +498%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 12% 32% 38%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 12.01 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 38.45 g
Other: 1.52 g
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
Contains more ProteinProtein +2294.2%
Contains more FatsFats +6964.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +960.6%
Contains more OtherOther +105.4%
Contains more WaterWater +148.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
41% 44% 15%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.493 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.68 g
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
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +15009.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2026.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
82% 7% 8% 2%
Starch: 22.87 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 2.05 g
Fructose: 2.27 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.57 g
Galactose: 0 g
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
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +412.5%
Contains more FructoseFructose +513.5%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fast food Celery DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.89µg 0µg 37%
Iron 3.06mg 0.2mg 36%
Selenium 20.3µg 0.4µg 36%
Vitamin B3 5.617mg 0.32mg 33%
Protein 16.52g 0.69g 32%
Vitamin B1 0.317mg 0.021mg 25%
Vitamin B2 0.363mg 0.057mg 24%
Zinc 2.52mg 0.13mg 22%
Saturated fat 4.493g 0.042g 20%
Vitamin K 4.9µg 29.3µg 20%
Fats 12.01g 0.17g 18%
Phosphorus 134mg 24mg 16%
Calories 297kcal 16kcal 14%
Monounsaturated fat 4.835g 0.032g 12%
Vitamin B6 0.212mg 0.074mg 11%
Folate 80µg 36µg 11%
Cholesterol 33mg 0mg 11%
Sodium 331mg 80mg 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.68g 0.079g 11%
Manganese 0.357mg 0.103mg 11%
Copper 0.121mg 0.035mg 10%
Carbs 31.5g 2.97g 10%
Starch 22.87g 0g 9%
Vitamin B5 0.53mg 0.246mg 6%
Choline 34.4mg 6.1mg 5%
Magnesium 27mg 11mg 4%
Vitamin C 0mg 3.1mg 3%
Fructose 2.27g 0.37g 2%
Potassium 197mg 260mg 2%
Calcium 62mg 40mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin A 9µg 22µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.38mg 0.27mg 1%
Net carbs 29.8g 1.37g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 4.88g 1.34g N/A
Fiber 1.7g 1.6g 0%
Trans fat 0.514g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.144mg 0.009mg 0%
Threonine 0.46mg 0.02mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.642mg 0.021mg 0%
Leucine 1.13mg 0.032mg 0%
Lysine 0.785mg 0.027mg 0%
Methionine 0.306mg 0.005mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.67mg 0.02mg 0%
Valine 0.728mg 0.027mg 0%
Histidine 0.402mg 0.012mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.121g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.391g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fast food Celery
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
43%
Fast food
14%
Celery
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Fast food
10%
Celery

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Fast food
Fast food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Fast food
Fast food is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fast food
Fast food is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Celery
Celery is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Celery
Celery is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.54g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Celery
Celery contains less Sodium (difference - 251mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Celery
Celery is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.451g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Celery
Celery is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)

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. Fast food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170693/nutrients
  2. Celery - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169988/nutrients

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

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