Celery vs Cucumber – Which is Healthier?

Our Verdict

When comparing celery to cucumber, we picked the celery.

Why?

They are both great, of course! But celery came out on top:

Their macros are very comparable; they’re both 95% water with just enough other things to hold them together, and those other things are in approximately the same proportions in both celery and cucumber.

In the category of vitamins, however, celery has a lot more of vitamins A, B2, B3, B6, B9, E, and K, as well as slightly more vitamin C. Cucumber, meanwhile, only boasts slightly higher vitamin B1.

An easy win for celery on the vitamin front!

Minerals are closer, but celery still comes out on top with its notably higher calcium and potassium content. Cucumber has more iron and zinc, but the margin is smaller.

As a point in cucumber’s favor, it has been noted for its anti-inflammatory effect in ways that celery hasn’t, but we don’t think this is enough to say it wins over celery sweeping the vitamins category and coming out top for minerals too.

However! They are both great, so enjoy them both, of course.

Want to learn more?

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• Some Surprising Truths About Hunger And Satiety ← both celery and cucumber are great for this

Enjoy!