Celery vs Cucumber
Side-by-side nutrition comparison per serving. See which fits your goals better.
Celery and cucumber are both ultra-low-calorie staples at 14 and 15 calories per 100g — essentially equal. Cucumber has a slight edge in protein (0.65g vs 0.49g) and provides 0.5g of fiber. Both are mostly water, making them excellent high-volume snacks that barely register on your daily calorie count.
Pro tip
Keep both on hand as zero-guilt snacks. Celery pairs perfectly with nut butters and dips, while cucumber works better sliced into salads or as a refreshing standalone crunch.
Quick Verdict
Best for weight loss
Celery
Best for muscle gain
Cucumber
Best for low-carb
Celery
Macro Comparison
Celery: 100g (100g) | Cucumber: 100g (100g)
14
Celery
15
Cucumber
0.49g
Celery
0.65g
Cucumber
3.32g
Celery
3.63g
Cucumber
0.16g
Celery
0.11g
Cucumber
Protein Efficiency
What percentage of calories come from protein — higher is better for staying lean.
14%
Celery
17%
Cucumber
Track what you eat automatically
Send a photo of your celery or cucumber meal to Sunn on WhatsApp and get instant calorie and macro tracking.
Take the free quizPer 100g Comparison
| Nutrient | Celery | Cucumber |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 14 | 15 |
| Protein | 0.5g | 0.7g |
| Carbs | 3.3g | 3.6g |
| Fat | 0.2g | 0.1g |
| Fiber | — | 0.5g |
| Sugar | — | 1.67g |
| Sodium | 97.2mg | 2mg |
| Cholesterol | — | 0mg |
| Saturated Fat | — | 0.04g |
| Potassium | 265mg | 147mg |
| Vitamin A | — | 5mcg |
| Vitamin C | — | 2.8mg |
| Calcium | 46.3mg | 16mg |
| Iron | 0mg | 0.28mg |
Which Should You Choose?
For weight loss
Choose Celery. With 14 calories and 0.49g protein, it gives you more protein per calorie — keeping you full while cutting calories.
For muscle gain
Choose Cucumber. Cucumber delivers 0.65g protein per serving — 0.2g more than Celery.
For low-carb diets
Choose Celery with 3.32g carbs per serving.
Even the small stuff adds up — snap a photo and let Sunn track it for you on WhatsApp.
Get a plan that fits your goals
Stop guessing. Sunn builds you a personalized nutrition plan based on your body, goals, and food preferences.
Take the free quizCommon Questions
Is Celery or Cucumber better for weight loss?
For weight loss, Celery is the better choice. Celery has 14 calories and 0.49g protein per serving, while Cucumber has 15 calories and 0.65g protein. Lower calories with higher protein helps you stay full while eating fewer calories.
Which has more protein, Celery or Cucumber?
Cucumber has more protein per serving. Celery provides 0.49g and Cucumber provides 0.65g of protein.
Can I eat both celery and cucumber together?
Yes! Combining celery and cucumber gives you 29 calories and 1.1400000000000001g protein. This combination can work well as part of a balanced meal.