Butterhead Lettuce vs. Celery
Nutrition comparison of Butterhead Lettuce and Celery
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
butterhead lettuce
versus
celery
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in butterhead lettuce and celery:
- Both butterhead lettuce and celery are high in potassium.
- Butterhead lettuce has more thiamin.
- Butterhead lettuce is a great source of Vitamin K.
- Butterhead lettuce is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Butterhead Lettuce (Lettuce, butterhead (includes boston and bibb types), raw) and Celery (Celery, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Butterhead lettuce and celery contain similar amounts of calories - butterhead lettuce has 13 calories per 100 grams and celery has 14 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, butterhead lettuce is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and similar to celery for fat. Butterhead lettuce has a macronutrient ratio of 33:57:11 and for celery, 17:72:11 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Butterhead Lettuce | Celery | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 33% | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 57% | 72% |
| Fat | 11% | 11% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both butterhead lettuce and celery are low in carbohydrates - butterhead lettuce has 2.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and celery has 3g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in butterhead lettuce and celery are both made of 54% dietary fiber and 46% sugar.
dietary fiber
Celery has 45% more dietary fiber than butterhead lettuce - butterhead lettuce has 1.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and celery has 1.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Butterhead lettuce and celery contain similar amounts of sugar - butterhead lettuce has 0.94g of sugar per 100 grams and celery has 1.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Butterhead lettuce and celery contain similar amounts of protein - butterhead lettuce has 1.4g of protein per 100 grams and celery has 0.69g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both butterhead lettuce and celery are low in saturated fat - butterhead lettuce has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and celery has 0.04g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Butterhead lettuce and celery contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - butterhead lettuce has 3.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and celery has 3.1mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Butterhead lettuce is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 655% more Vitamin A than celery - butterhead lettuce has 166ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and celery has 22ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Butterhead lettuce and celery contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - butterhead lettuce has 0.18mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and celery has 0.27mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Butterhead lettuce is a great source of Vitamin K and it has 249% more Vitamin K than celery - butterhead lettuce has 102.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and celery has 29.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Butterhead lettuce has more thiamin. Both butterhead lettuce and celery contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Butterhead Lettuce | Celery | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.057 MG | 0.021 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.062 MG | 0.057 MG |
| Niacin | 0.357 MG | 0.32 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.15 MG | 0.246 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.082 MG | 0.074 MG |
| Folate | 73 UG | 36 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Butterhead lettuce and celery contain similar amounts of calcium - butterhead lettuce has 35mg of calcium per 100 grams and celery has 40mg of calcium.
iron
Butterhead lettuce has 520% more iron than celery - butterhead lettuce has 1.2mg of iron per 100 grams and celery has 0.2mg of iron.
potassium
Both butterhead lettuce and celery are high in potassium. Butterhead lettuce is very similar to butterhead lettuce for potassium - butterhead lettuce has 238mg of potassium per 100 grams and celery has 260mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
flavonoids
Naturally occuring in fruits and vegetables, flavonoids are associated with many health benefits and used in a variety of medicinal and pharmaceutical applications. [2][3]
For specific flavonoid compounds, celery has more kaempferol, apigenin and luteolin than butterhead lettuce per 100 grams, however, butterhead lettuce contains more quercetin than celery per 100 grams.
| Butterhead Lettuce | Celery | |
|---|---|---|
| kaempferol | 0.02 mg | 0.22 mg |
| Quercetin | 2.73 mg | 0.39 mg |
| apigenin | ~ | 2.85 mg |
| luteolin | ~ | 1.05 mg |
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,
| Butterhead Lettuce | Celery | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 1987 UG | 270 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 1223 UG | 283 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, celery has more linoleic acid than butterhead lettuce per 100 grams.
| Butterhead Lettuce | Celery | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.034 G | 0.079 G |
| Total | 0.034 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: Butterhead Lettuce (Lettuce, butterhead (includes boston and bibb types), raw) and Celery (Celery, raw) .
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FAQ
Does butterhead lettuce or celery contain more calories in 100 grams?Butterhead lettuce and celery contain similar amounts of calories - butterhead lettuce has 13 calories in 100g and celery has 14 calories.
Is butterhead lettuce or celery better for protein?
Butterhead lettuce and celery contain similar amounts of protein - butterhead lettuce has 1.4g of protein per 100 grams and celery has 0.69g of protein.
Does butterhead lettuce or celery have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both butterhead lettuce and celery are low in carbohydrates - butterhead lettuce has 2.2g of carbs for 100g and celery has 3g of carbohydrates. the carbs in butterhead lettuce and celery are both made of 50% dietary fiber and 50% sugar.
Does butterhead lettuce or celery contain more potassium?
Both butterhead lettuce and celery are high in potassium. Butterhead lettuce is very similar to butterhead lettuce for potassium - butterhead lettuce has 238mg of potassium in 100 grams and celery has 260mg of potassium.