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Chinese broccoli vs. Chives — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Chinese broccoli and Chives

  • Chives are higher than Chinese broccoli in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Copper, Magnesium, and Vitamin B6.
  • Chives covers your daily Vitamin K needs 107% more than Chinese broccoli.
  • Chinese broccoli contains 5 times more Choline than Chives. While Chinese broccoli contains 25.3mg of Choline, Chives contain only 5.2mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Broccoli, chinese, cooked 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 Selenium +44.4%
Contains more Iron +185.7%
Contains more Magnesium +133.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +41.5%
Contains more Potassium +13.4%
Contains less Sodium -57.1%
Contains more Zinc +43.6%
Contains more Copper +157.4%
Contains more Manganese +41.3%
Equal in Calcium - 92
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 22% 13% 18% 24% 1% 11% 21% 35% 8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 60% 30% 25% 27% 1% 16% 53% 49% 5%
Contains more Selenium +44.4%
Contains more Iron +185.7%
Contains more Magnesium +133.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +41.5%
Contains more Potassium +13.4%
Contains less Sodium -57.1%
Contains more Zinc +43.6%
Contains more Copper +157.4%
Contains more Manganese +41.3%
Equal in Calcium - 92

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 +128.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +21.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +27%
Contains more Vitamin A +165.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +106%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +48.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +103.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +97.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +150.8%
Equal in Folate - 105
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 99% 10% 0% 94% 24% 34% 9% 10% 17% 75% 0% 212%
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 +128.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +21.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +27%
Contains more Vitamin A +165.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +106%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +48.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +103.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +97.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +150.8%
Equal in Folate - 105

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +186.8%
Contains more Carbs +14.2%
Contains more Other +26.6%
Equal in Fats - 0.73
Equal in Water - 90.65
4% 94%
Protein: 1.14 g
Fats: 0.72 g
Carbs: 3.81 g
Water: 93.54 g
Other: 0.79 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 Protein +186.8%
Contains more Carbs +14.2%
Contains more Other +26.6%
Equal in Fats - 0.73
Equal in Water - 90.65

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -24.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +23.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +90%
22% 10% 67%
Saturated Fat: 0.11 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.05 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.33 g
29% 19% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.146 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.095 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.267 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -24.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +23.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +90%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinese broccoli Chives Opinion
Net carbs 1.31g 1.85g Chives
Protein 1.14g 3.27g Chives
Fats 0.72g 0.73g Chives
Carbs 3.81g 4.35g Chives
Calories 22kcal 30kcal Chives
Sugar 0.84g 1.85g Chinese broccoli
Fiber 2.5g 2.5g
Calcium 100mg 92mg Chinese broccoli
Iron 0.56mg 1.6mg Chives
Magnesium 18mg 42mg Chives
Phosphorus 41mg 58mg Chives
Potassium 261mg 296mg Chives
Sodium 7mg 3mg Chives
Zinc 0.39mg 0.56mg Chives
Copper 0.061mg 0.157mg Chives
Manganese 0.264mg 0.373mg Chives
Selenium 1.3µg 0.9µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin A 1638IU 4353IU Chives
Vitamin A RAE 82µg 218µg Chives
Vitamin E 0.48mg 0.21mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin C 28.2mg 58.1mg Chives
Vitamin B1 0.095mg 0.078mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B2 0.146mg 0.115mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B3 0.437mg 0.647mg Chives
Vitamin B5 0.159mg 0.324mg Chives
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.138mg Chives
Folate 99µg 105µg Chives
Vitamin K 84.8µg 212.7µg Chives
Tryptophan 0.037mg Chives
Threonine 0.128mg Chives
Isoleucine 0.139mg Chives
Leucine 0.195mg Chives
Lysine 0.163mg Chives
Methionine 0.036mg Chives
Phenylalanine 0.105mg Chives
Valine 0.145mg Chives
Histidine 0.057mg Chives
Saturated Fat 0.11g 0.146g Chinese broccoli
Monounsaturated Fat 0.05g 0.095g Chives
Polyunsaturated fat 0.33g 0.267g Chinese broccoli

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chinese broccoli 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
48%
Chinese broccoli
98%
Chives
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Chinese broccoli
29%
Chives

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Chives
Chives is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chives
Chives contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chives
Chives is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.01g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.036g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Chinese broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169392/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.