Celery vs. Collard Greens
Nutrition comparison of Celery and Collard Greens
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
celery
versus
collard greens
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in celery and collard greens:
- Both celery and collard greens are high in potassium.
- Collard green has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Collard green is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, calcium and dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Celery (Celery, raw) and Collard Greens (Collards, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Celery and collard greens contain similar amounts of calories - celery has 14 calories per 100 grams and collard green has 32 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, celery is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to collard greens for fat. Celery has a macronutrient ratio of 17:72:11 and for collard greens, 31:56:13 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Celery | Collard Greens | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 17% | 31% |
| Carbohydrates | 72% | 56% |
| Fat | 11% | 13% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Celery and collard greens contain similar amounts of carbs - celery has 3g of total carbs per 100 grams and collard green has 5.4g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in celery are made of 54% dietary fiber and 46% sugar, whereas the carbs in collard greens comprise of 90% dietary fiber and 10% sugar.
dietary fiber
Collard green is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 150% more dietary fiber than celery - celery has 1.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and collard green has 4g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Celery and collard greens contain similar amounts of sugar - celery has 1.3g of sugar per 100 grams and collard green has 0.46g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Collard green has 338% more protein than celery - celery has 0.69g of protein per 100 grams and collard green has 3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both celery and collard greens are low in saturated fat - celery has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and collard green has 0.06g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Collard green is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 10 times more Vitamin C than celery - celery has 3.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and collard green has 35.3mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Collard green is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 10 times more Vitamin A than celery - celery has 22ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and collard green has 251ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Collard green has 737% more Vitamin E than celery - celery has 0.27mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and collard green has 2.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Collard green is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 13 times more Vitamin K than celery - celery has 29.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and collard green has 437.1ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Collard green has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both celery and collard greens contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid.
| Celery | Collard Greens | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.021 MG | 0.054 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.057 MG | 0.13 MG |
| Niacin | 0.32 MG | 0.742 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.246 MG | 0.267 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.074 MG | 0.165 MG |
| Folate | 36 UG | 129 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Collard green is an excellent source of calcium and it has 480% more calcium than celery - celery has 40mg of calcium per 100 grams and collard green has 232mg of calcium.
iron
Celery and collard greens contain similar amounts of iron - celery has 0.2mg of iron per 100 grams and collard green has 0.47mg of iron.
potassium
Both celery and collard greens are high in potassium. Celery has 22% more potassium than collard green - celery has 260mg of potassium per 100 grams and collard green has 213mg 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 apigenin and luteolin than collard green per 100 grams, however, collard green contains more kaempferol and quercetin than celery per 100 grams.
| Celery | Collard Greens | |
|---|---|---|
| apigenin | 2.85 mg | ~ |
| luteolin | 1.05 mg | 0.08 mg |
| kaempferol | 0.22 mg | 8.74 mg |
| Quercetin | 0.39 mg | 2.57 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,
| Celery | Collard Greens | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 270 UG | 2991 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 283 UG | 4323 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 14 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both celery and collard greens contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Celery | Collard Greens | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.079 G | 0.082 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.002 G |
| Total | 0.079 G | 0.084 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: Celery (Celery, raw) and Collard Greens (Collards, raw) .
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FAQ
Does celery or collard greens contain more calories in 100 grams?Celery and collard greens contain similar amounts of calories - celery has 14 calories in 100g and collard green has 32 calories.
Is celery or collard greens better for protein?
Collard green has 340% more protein than celery - celery has 0.69g of protein per 100 grams and collard green has 3g of protein.
Does celery or collard greens have more carbohydrates?
By weight, celery and collard greens contain similar amounts of carbs - celery has 3g of carbs for 100g and collard green has 5.4g of carbohydrates. the carbs in celery are made of 50% dietary fiber and 50% sugar, whereas the carbs in collard greens comprise of 90% dietary fiber and 10% sugar.
Does celery or collard greens contain more calcium?
Collard green is a rich source of calcium and it has 480% more calcium than celery - celery has 40mg of calcium in 100 grams and collard green has 232mg of calcium.
Does celery or collard greens contain more potassium?
Both celery and collard greens are high in potassium. Celery has 20% more potassium than collard green - celery has 260mg of potassium in 100 grams and collard green has 213mg of potassium.