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Chives vs. Seaweed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Chives and Seaweed

  • Chives have more Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B6, and Manganese, while Seaweed have more Magnesium, Folate, Iron, and Calcium.
  • Chives' daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 122% higher.
  • Seaweed contains 69 times less Vitamin B6 than Chives. Chives contain 0.138mg of Vitamin B6, while Seaweed contains 0.002mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Chives are lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Chives, raw and Seaweed, kelp, 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.
Chives
6
:
Contains more Phosphorus +38.1%
Contains more Potassium +232.6%
Contains less Sodium -98.7%
Contains more Copper +20.8%
Contains more Manganese +86.5%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Contains more Calcium +82.6%
Contains more Iron +78.1%
Contains more Magnesium +188.1%
Contains more Zinc +119.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 60% 30% 25% 27% 1% 16% 53% 49% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 51% 107% 87% 18% 8% 31% 34% 44% 27% 4%
Contains more Phosphorus +38.1%
Contains more Potassium +232.6%
Contains less Sodium -98.7%
Contains more Copper +20.8%
Contains more Manganese +86.5%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Contains more Calcium +82.6%
Contains more Iron +78.1%
Contains more Magnesium +188.1%
Contains more Zinc +119.6%

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.
Chives
6
:
Contains more Vitamin A +3652.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +1836.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +56%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +37.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +6800%
Contains more Vitamin K +222.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +314.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +98.1%
Contains more Folate +71.4%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 18% 0% 10% 13% 35% 9% 39% 1% 135% 0% 166%
Contains more Vitamin A +3652.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +1836.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +56%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +37.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +6800%
Contains more Vitamin K +222.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +314.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +98.1%
Contains more Folate +71.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chives
3
:
Contains more Protein +94.6%
Contains more Fats +30.4%
Contains more Water +11.1%
Contains more Carbs +120%
Contains more Other +561%
Equal in Water - 81.58
3% 4% 91%
Protein: 3.27 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 4.35 g
Water: 90.65 g
Other: 1 g
2% 10% 82% 7%
Protein: 1.68 g
Fats: 0.56 g
Carbs: 9.57 g
Water: 81.58 g
Other: 6.61 g
Contains more Protein +94.6%
Contains more Fats +30.4%
Contains more Water +11.1%
Contains more Carbs +120%
Contains more Other +561%
Equal in Water - 81.58

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chives
2
:
Contains less Saturated Fat -40.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +468.1%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.098
29% 19% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.146 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.095 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.267 g
63% 25% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.247 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.047 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -40.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +468.1%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.098

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chives Seaweed Opinion
Net carbs 1.85g 8.27g Seaweed
Protein 3.27g 1.68g Chives
Fats 0.73g 0.56g Chives
Carbs 4.35g 9.57g Seaweed
Calories 30kcal 43kcal Seaweed
Sugar 1.85g 0.6g Seaweed
Fiber 2.5g 1.3g Chives
Calcium 92mg 168mg Seaweed
Iron 1.6mg 2.85mg Seaweed
Magnesium 42mg 121mg Seaweed
Phosphorus 58mg 42mg Chives
Potassium 296mg 89mg Chives
Sodium 3mg 233mg Chives
Zinc 0.56mg 1.23mg Seaweed
Copper 0.157mg 0.13mg Chives
Manganese 0.373mg 0.2mg Chives
Selenium 0.9µg 0.7µg Chives
Vitamin A 4353IU 116IU Chives
Vitamin A RAE 218µg 6µg Chives
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.87mg Seaweed
Vitamin C 58.1mg 3mg Chives
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.05mg Chives
Vitamin B2 0.115mg 0.15mg Seaweed
Vitamin B3 0.647mg 0.47mg Chives
Vitamin B5 0.324mg 0.642mg Seaweed
Vitamin B6 0.138mg 0.002mg Chives
Folate 105µg 180µg Seaweed
Vitamin K 212.7µg 66µg Chives
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0.048mg Seaweed
Threonine 0.128mg 0.055mg Chives
Isoleucine 0.139mg 0.076mg Chives
Leucine 0.195mg 0.083mg Chives
Lysine 0.163mg 0.082mg Chives
Methionine 0.036mg 0.025mg Chives
Phenylalanine 0.105mg 0.043mg Chives
Valine 0.145mg 0.072mg Chives
Histidine 0.057mg 0.024mg Chives
Saturated Fat 0.146g 0.247g Chives
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g Seaweed
Monounsaturated Fat 0.095g 0.098g Seaweed
Polyunsaturated fat 0.267g 0.047g Chives

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chives Seaweed
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
98%
Chives
36%
Seaweed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Chives
41%
Seaweed

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.25g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Seaweed
Seaweed is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chives
Chives contains less Sodium (difference - 230mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chives
Chives is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.101g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Chives - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169994/nutrients
  2. Seaweed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168457/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.