Calorie comparison
Butternut Squash vs Celery
Per 100 grams, celery is the lighter choice by 29 calories, while butternut squash delivers more protein. The right pick depends on your goal — fewer calories for a cut, more protein to stay full.
Per 100 grams
| Per 100 g | Butternut Squash | Celery |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 45 | 16 |
| Protein | 1 g | 0.7 g |
| Carbs | 12 g | 3 g |
| Fat | 0.1 g | 0.2 g |
Orange highlights the "better for a calorie deficit" value (fewer calories, fat and carbs; more protein). Your goals decide what "better" means.
Per typical serving
🎃 Butternut Squash
1 cup cubed (140 g)
63 cal
1.4 g protein · 16.8 g carbs · 0.1 g fat
🥬 Celery
1 stalk (40 g)
6 cal
0.3 g protein · 1.2 g carbs · 0.1 g fat
Frequently asked
Which has more calories, butternut squash or celery?
Per 100 g, butternut squash has 45 calories and celery has 16. Celery is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, butternut squash or celery?
Butternut Squash has 1 g of protein per 100 g; celery has 0.7 g. Butternut Squash wins on protein.
Is butternut squash or celery better for weight loss?
For a calorie deficit, the lower-calorie, higher-protein option usually helps you stay full on fewer calories. Here that leans toward celery — but portion size matters more than which food you pick.
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