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Brussels sprout vs. Chives — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Brussels sprout and Chives

  • Brussels sprout is richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Fiber, and Vitamin B1, yet Chives are richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Brussels sprout is 30% higher.
  • Brussels sprout contains 2 times more Vitamin B1 than Chives. Brussels sprout contains 0.139mg of Vitamin B1, while Chives contain 0.078mg.

Food types used in this article are Brussels sprouts, raw and Chives, raw.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Phosphorus +19%
Contains more Potassium +31.4%
Contains more Selenium +77.8%
Contains more Calcium +119%
Contains more Iron +14.3%
Contains more Magnesium +82.6%
Contains less Sodium -88%
Contains more Zinc +33.3%
Contains more Copper +124.3%
Contains more Manganese +10.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 53% 17% 30% 35% 4% 12% 24% 44% 9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 60% 30% 25% 27% 1% 16% 53% 49% 5%
Contains more Phosphorus +19%
Contains more Potassium +31.4%
Contains more Selenium +77.8%
Contains more Calcium +119%
Contains more Iron +14.3%
Contains more Magnesium +82.6%
Contains less Sodium -88%
Contains more Zinc +33.3%
Contains more Copper +124.3%
Contains more Manganese +10.7%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Chives
Contains more Vitamin E +319%
Contains more Vitamin C +46.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +78.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +15.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +58.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +477.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +27.8%
Contains more Folate +72.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +20.2%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.324
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 46% 18% 0% 284% 35% 21% 14% 19% 51% 46% 0% 443%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 262% 5% 0% 194% 20% 27% 13% 20% 32% 79% 0% 532%
Contains more Vitamin E +319%
Contains more Vitamin C +46.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +78.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +15.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +58.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +477.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +27.8%
Contains more Folate +72.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +20.2%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.324

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +105.7%
Contains more Other +37%
Contains more Fats +143.3%
Equal in Protein - 3.27
Equal in Water - 90.65
3% 9% 86%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 8.95 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 1.37 g
3% 4% 91%
Protein: 3.27 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 4.35 g
Water: 90.65 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more Carbs +105.7%
Contains more Other +37%
Contains more Fats +143.3%
Equal in Protein - 3.27
Equal in Water - 90.65

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +57203.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +313%
100%
Saturated Fat: 0.062 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 153 g
29% 19% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.146 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.095 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.267 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +57203.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +313%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Brussels sprout Chives
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brussels sprout Chives Opinion
Net carbs 5.15g 1.85g Brussels sprout
Protein 3.38g 3.27g Brussels sprout
Fats 0.3g 0.73g Chives
Carbs 8.95g 4.35g Brussels sprout
Calories 43kcal 30kcal Brussels sprout
Fructose 0.93g Brussels sprout
Sugar 2.2g 1.85g Chives
Fiber 3.8g 2.5g Brussels sprout
Calcium 42mg 92mg Chives
Iron 1.4mg 1.6mg Chives
Magnesium 23mg 42mg Chives
Phosphorus 69mg 58mg Brussels sprout
Potassium 389mg 296mg Brussels sprout
Sodium 25mg 3mg Chives
Zinc 0.42mg 0.56mg Chives
Copper 0.07mg 0.157mg Chives
Manganese 0.337mg 0.373mg Chives
Selenium 1.6µg 0.9µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin A 754IU 4353IU Chives
Vitamin A RAE 38µg 218µg Chives
Vitamin E 0.88mg 0.21mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin C 85mg 58.1mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B1 0.139mg 0.078mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.115mg Chives
Vitamin B3 0.745mg 0.647mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B5 0.309mg 0.324mg Chives
Vitamin B6 0.219mg 0.138mg Brussels sprout
Folate 61µg 105µg Chives
Vitamin K 177µg 212.7µg Chives
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0.037mg
Threonine 0.12mg 0.128mg Chives
Isoleucine 0.132mg 0.139mg Chives
Leucine 0.152mg 0.195mg Chives
Lysine 0.154mg 0.163mg Chives
Methionine 0.032mg 0.036mg Chives
Phenylalanine 0.098mg 0.105mg Chives
Valine 0.155mg 0.145mg Brussels sprout
Histidine 0.076mg 0.057mg Brussels sprout
Saturated Fat 0.062g 0.146g Brussels sprout
Monounsaturated Fat 0.023g 0.095g Chives
Polyunsaturated fat 153g 0.267g Brussels sprout

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brussels sprout Chives
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
81%
Brussels sprout
98%
Chives
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Brussels sprout
29%
Chives

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chives
Chives is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.35g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chives
Chives contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chives
Chives is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.084g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Brussels sprout - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170383/nutrients
  2. Chives - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169994/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.