Early version. Nutrient values from USDA FoodData Central; dietitian review in progress. Not medical advice.

Celery vs green peas: which is healthier?

They are about equally nutrient-dense: celery scores 81/100 and green peas 82/100, so pick by your goal. Both can be part of a healthy diet; the table below shows where each one is stronger. Source: USDA FoodData Central.

Celery

81/100Excellent nutrient density

14 kcal per 100 g. 1 large stalk: 64 g

Green peas

82/100Excellent nutrient density

81 kcal per 100 g. 1/2 cup: 72 g

Which to pick for your goal

  • Fewer caloriesCelery14 vs 81 kcal per 100 g
  • More proteinGreen peas0.7 vs 5.4 g per 100 g
  • More fiberGreen peas1.6 vs 5.7 g per 100 g
  • Less sugarCelery1.3 vs 5.7 g per 100 g
  • More potassiumAbout even260 vs 244 mg per 100 g
  • Less saturated fatAbout even<0.1 vs <0.1 g per 100 g

Nutrition side by side

Per 100 g and per typical portion. Bold marks the better value for each row.
NutrientCelery, 100 gGreen peas, 100 gCelery, 64 gGreen peas, 72 g
Calories14 kcal81 kcal9 kcal58 kcal
Protein0.7 g5.4 g0.4 g3.9 g
Carbohydrates3 g14 g1.9 g10 g
Sugars1.3 g5.7 g0.9 g4.1 g
Fiber1.6 g5.7 g1 g4.1 g
Fat0.2 g0.4 g0.1 g0.3 g
Saturated fat<0.1 g<0.1 g<0.1 g<0.1 g
Vitamin C3.1 mg40 mg2 mg29 mg
Vitamin A22 µg38 µg14 µg27 µg
Potassium260 mg244 mg166 mg176 mg
Iron0.2 mg1.5 mg0.1 mg1.1 mg
Calcium40 mg25 mg26 mg18 mg
Magnesium11 mg33 mg7 mg24 mg
Sodium80 mg5 mg51 mg3.6 mg

Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.

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