Poppy Seeds vs. Celery
Nutrition comparison of Poppy Seeds and Celery
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
poppy seeds
versus
celery
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in poppy seeds and celery:
- Both celery and poppy seeds are high in potassium.
- Celery has signficantly less carbohydrates than poppy seed.
- Celery has signficantly less saturated fat than poppy seed.
- Poppy seed has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Poppy seed is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber, iron and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Poppy Seeds (Spices, poppy seed) and Celery (Celery, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Poppy seed is high in calories and celery has 97% less calories than poppy seed - celery has 14 calories per 100 grams and poppy seed has 525 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, poppy seeds is lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to celery per calorie. Poppy seeds has a macronutrient ratio of 13:20:67 and for celery, 33:67:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Poppy Seeds | Celery | |
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| Protein | 13% | 33% |
| Carbohydrates | 20% | 67% |
| Fat | 67% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Celery has signficantly less carbohydrates than poppy seed - celery has 3g of total carbs per 100 grams and poppy seed has 28.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Poppy seed is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 11 times more dietary fiber than celery - celery has 1.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and poppy seed has 19.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Celery and poppy seeds contain similar amounts of sugar - celery has 1.3g of sugar per 100 grams and poppy seed has 3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Poppy seed is an excellent source of protein and it has 25 times more protein than celery - celery has 0.69g of protein per 100 grams and poppy seed has 18g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Celery has signficantly less saturated fat than poppy seed - celery has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and poppy seed has 4.5g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Celery and poppy seeds contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - celery has 3.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and poppy seed has 1mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Celery has more Vitamin A than poppy seed - celery has 22ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and poppy seed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Poppy seed has 556% more Vitamin E than celery - celery has 0.27mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and poppy seed has 1.8mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Celery has more Vitamin K than poppy seed - celery has 29.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and poppy seed does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Poppy seed has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both poppy seeds and celery contain significant amounts of riboflavin and pantothenic acid.
| Poppy Seeds | Celery | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.854 MG | 0.021 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.1 MG | 0.057 MG |
| Niacin | 0.896 MG | 0.32 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.324 MG | 0.246 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.247 MG | 0.074 MG |
| Folate | 82 UG | 36 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Poppy seed is an excellent source of calcium and it has 34 times more calcium than celery - celery has 40mg of calcium per 100 grams and poppy seed has 1438mg of calcium.
iron
Poppy seed is an excellent source of iron and it has 47 times more iron than celery - celery has 0.2mg of iron per 100 grams and poppy seed has 9.8mg of iron.
potassium
Both celery and poppy seeds are high in potassium. Poppy seed has 177% more potassium than celery - celery has 260mg of potassium per 100 grams and poppy seed has 719mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, poppy seed has more linoleic acid than celery per 100 grams.
| Poppy Seeds | Celery | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.039 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 28.295 G | 0.079 G |
| Total | 28.334 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: Poppy Seeds (Spices, poppy seed) and Celery (Celery, raw) .
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FAQ
Does celery or poppy seeds contain more calories in 100 grams?Poppy seed is high in calories and celery has 100% less calories than poppy seed - celery has 14 calories in 100g and poppy seed has 525 calories.
Is celery or poppy seeds better for protein?
Poppy seed is a fantastic source of protein and it has 25 times more protein than celery - celery has 0.69g of protein per 100 grams and poppy seed has 18g of protein.
Does celery or poppy seeds have more carbohydrates?
By weight, celery has signficantly fewer carbohydrates than poppy seed - celery has 3g of carbs for 100g and poppy seed has 28.1g of carbohydrates.
Does celery or poppy seeds contain more calcium?
Poppy seed is a rich source of calcium and it has 34 times more calcium than celery - celery has 40mg of calcium in 100 grams and poppy seed has 1438mg of calcium.
Does celery or poppy seeds contain more iron?
Poppy seed is an abundant source of iron and it has 47 times more iron than celery - celery has 0.2mg of iron in 100 grams and poppy seed has 9.8mg of iron.
Does celery or poppy seeds contain more potassium?
Both celery and poppy seeds are high in potassium. Poppy seed has 180% more potassium than celery - celery has 260mg of potassium in 100 grams and poppy seed has 719mg of potassium.