Almond Butter vs. Celery
Nutrition comparison of Almond Butter and Celery
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
almond butter
versus
celery
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in almond butter and celery:
- Both almond butter and celery are high in potassium.
- Almond butter has more riboflavin and niacin.
- Almond butter is an excellent source of Vitamin E, calcium, dietary fiber, iron and protein.
- Celery has 3.6 times less sugar than almond butter.
- Celery has 5.3 times less carbohydrates than almond butter.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Almond Butter (Nuts, almond butter, plain, with salt added) and Celery (Celery, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Almond butter is high in calories and celery has 98% less calories than almond butter - almond butter has 614 calories per 100 grams and celery has 14 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, almond butter is lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to celery per calorie. Almond butter has a macronutrient ratio of 13:11:76 and for celery, 33:67:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Almond Butter | Celery | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 13% | 33% |
| Carbohydrates | 11% | 67% |
| Fat | 76% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Celery has 5.3 times less carbohydrates than almond butter - almond butter has 18.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and celery has 3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Almond butter is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 544% more dietary fiber than celery - almond butter has 10.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and celery has 1.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Celery has 3.6 times less sugar than almond butter - almond butter has 6.3g of sugar per 100 grams and celery has 1.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Almond butter is an excellent source of protein and it has 29 times more protein than celery - almond butter has 21g of protein per 100 grams and celery has 0.69g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Almond butter is high in saturated fat and celery has 99% less saturated fat than almond butter - almond butter has 6.6g of saturated fat per 100 grams and celery has 0.04g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Celery has more Vitamin C than almond butter - celery has 3.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and almond butter does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Celery has more Vitamin A than almond butter - celery has 22ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and almond butter does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Almond butter is an excellent source of Vitamin E and it has 88 times more Vitamin E than celery - almond butter has 24.2mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and celery has 0.27mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Celery has more Vitamin K than almond butter - celery has 29.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and almond butter does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Almond butter has more riboflavin and niacin. Both almond butter and celery contain significant amounts of thiamin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Almond Butter | Celery | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.041 MG | 0.021 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.939 MG | 0.057 MG |
| Niacin | 3.155 MG | 0.32 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.318 MG | 0.246 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.103 MG | 0.074 MG |
| Folate | 53 UG | 36 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Almond butter is an excellent source of calcium and it has 768% more calcium than celery - almond butter has 347mg of calcium per 100 grams and celery has 40mg of calcium.
iron
Almond butter is an excellent source of iron and it has 16 times more iron than celery - almond butter has 3.5mg of iron per 100 grams and celery has 0.2mg of iron.
potassium
Both almond butter and celery are high in potassium. Almond butter has 188% more potassium than celery - almond butter has 748mg of potassium per 100 grams and celery has 260mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
carotenoids
Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]
For specific types of carotenoids,
| Almond Butter | Celery | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 1 UG | 270 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 1 UG | 283 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, almond butter has more linoleic acid than celery per 100 grams.
| Almond Butter | Celery | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.011 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 13.605 G | 0.079 G |
| Total | 13.616 G | 0.079 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Almond Butter (Nuts, almond butter, plain, with salt added) and Celery (Celery, raw) .
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FAQ
Does almond butter or celery contain more calories in 100 grams?Almond butter is high in calories and celery has 100% less calories than almond butter - almond butter has 614 calories in 100g and celery has 14 calories.
Is almond butter or celery better for protein?
Almond butter is a fantastic source of protein and it has 29 times more protein than celery - almond butter has 21g of protein per 100 grams and celery has 0.69g of protein.
Does almond butter or celery have more carbohydrates?
By weight, celery has 5.3 times fewer carbohydrates than almond butter - almond butter has 18.8g of carbs for 100g and celery has 3g of carbohydrates.
Does almond butter or celery contain more calcium?
Almond butter is a rich source of calcium and it has 770% more calcium than celery - almond butter has 347mg of calcium in 100 grams and celery has 40mg of calcium.
Does almond butter or celery contain more iron?
Almond butter is an abundant source of iron and it has 16 times more iron than celery - almond butter has 3.5mg of iron in 100 grams and celery has 0.2mg of iron.
Does almond butter or celery contain more potassium?
Both almond butter and celery are high in potassium. Almond butter has 190% more potassium than celery - almond butter has 748mg of potassium in 100 grams and celery has 260mg of potassium.