Calorie comparison
Celery vs Cucumber
Per 100 grams, cucumber is the lighter choice by 1 calories. The right pick depends on your goal — fewer calories for a cut, more protein to stay full.
Per 100 grams
| Per 100 g | Celery | Cucumber |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 16 | 15 |
| Protein | 0.7 g | 0.7 g |
| Carbs | 3 g | 3.6 g |
| Fat | 0.2 g | 0.1 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
🥬 Celery
1 stalk (40 g)
6 cal
0.3 g protein · 1.2 g carbs · 0.1 g fat
🥒 Cucumber
1/2 cup sliced (52 g)
8 cal
0.4 g protein · 1.9 g carbs · 0.1 g fat
Frequently asked
Which has more calories, celery or cucumber?
Per 100 g, celery has 16 calories and cucumber has 15. Cucumber is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, celery or cucumber?
Celery has 0.7 g of protein per 100 g; cucumber has 0.7 g. They're tied on protein.
Is celery or cucumber 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 cucumber — but portion size matters more than which food you pick.
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