Celery vs. Green Bean
Nutrition comparison of Celery and Green Bean
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
celery
versus
green bean
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in celery and green bean:
- Both green bean and celery are high in potassium.
- Green bean has more thiamin and niacin.
- Green bean is a great source of Vitamin C and dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Celery (Celery, raw) and Green Bean (Beans, snap, green, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Green bean and celery contain similar amounts of calories - green bean has 31 calories per 100 grams and celery has 14 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, celery is lighter in carbs, heavier in fat and similar to green bean for protein. Celery has a macronutrient ratio of 17:72:11 and for green bean, 20:76:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Celery | Green Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 17% | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 72% | 76% |
| Fat | 11% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Green bean and celery contain similar amounts of carbs - green bean has 7g of total carbs per 100 grams and celery has 3g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in green bean are made of 48% sugar, 39% dietary fiber and 13% starch, whereas the carbs in celery comprise of 54% dietary fiber and 46% sugar.
dietary fiber
Green bean is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 69% more dietary fiber than celery - green bean has 2.7g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and celery has 1.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Green bean and celery contain similar amounts of sugar - green bean has 3.3g of sugar per 100 grams and celery has 1.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Green bean and celery contain similar amounts of protein - green bean has 1.8g of protein per 100 grams and celery has 0.69g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both green bean and celery are low in saturated fat - green bean has 0.05g of saturated fat per 100 grams and celery has 0.04g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Green bean is a great source of Vitamin C and it has 294% more Vitamin C than celery - green bean has 12.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and celery has 3.1mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Green bean and celery contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - green bean has 35ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and celery has 22ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Green bean and celery contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - green bean has 0.41mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and celery has 0.27mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Green bean and celery contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - green bean has 43ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and celery has 29.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Green bean has more thiamin and niacin. Both celery and green bean contain significant amounts of riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Celery | Green Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.021 MG | 0.082 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.057 MG | 0.104 MG |
| Niacin | 0.32 MG | 0.734 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.246 MG | 0.225 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.074 MG | 0.141 MG |
| Folate | 36 UG | 33 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Green bean and celery contain similar amounts of calcium - green bean has 37mg of calcium per 100 grams and celery has 40mg of calcium.
iron
Green bean has 415% more iron than celery - green bean has 1mg of iron per 100 grams and celery has 0.2mg of iron.
potassium
Both green bean and celery are high in potassium. Celery has 23% more potassium than green bean - green bean has 211mg 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 apigenin and luteolin than green bean per 100 grams, however, green bean contains more kaempferol and quercetin than celery per 100 grams.
| Celery | Green Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| apigenin | 2.85 mg | ~ |
| luteolin | 1.05 mg | 0.13 mg |
| kaempferol | 0.22 mg | 0.45 mg |
| Quercetin | 0.39 mg | 2.73 mg |
| myricetin | ~ | 0.13 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, both celery and green bean contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.
| Celery | Green Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 270 UG | 379 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 283 UG | 640 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 69 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both celery and green bean contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Celery | Green Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.079 G | 0.044 G |
| Total | 0.079 G | 0.044 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 Green Bean (Beans, snap, green, raw) .
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FAQ
Does green bean or celery contain more calories in 100 grams?Green bean and celery contain similar amounts of calories - green bean has 31 calories in 100g and celery has 14 calories.
Does green bean or celery have more carbohydrates?
By weight, green bean and celery contain similar amounts of carbs - green bean has 7g of carbs for 100g and celery has 3g of carbohydrates. the carbs in green bean are made of 50% sugar, 40% dietary fiber and 10% starch, whereas the carbs in celery comprise of 50% dietary fiber and 50% sugar.
Does green bean or celery contain more potassium?
Both green bean and celery are high in potassium. Celery has 20% more potassium than green bean - green bean has 211mg of potassium in 100 grams and celery has 260mg of potassium.