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Chives vs. Winter melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Chives and Winter melon different?

  • Chives have more Vitamin C, Folate, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Copper, Manganese, Potassium, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, and Calcium than Winter melon.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Chives is 50% higher.

Chives, raw and Waxgourd, (chinese preserving melon), raw are the varieties used in this article.

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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 Calcium +384.2%
Contains more Iron +300%
Contains more Magnesium +320%
Contains more Phosphorus +205.3%
Contains more Potassium +4833.3%
Contains less Sodium -97.3%
Contains more Copper +582.6%
Contains more Manganese +543.1%
Contains more Selenium +350%
Equal in Zinc - 0.61
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 6% 15% 8% 9% 1% 15% 17% 8% 8% 2%
Contains more Calcium +384.2%
Contains more Iron +300%
Contains more Magnesium +320%
Contains more Phosphorus +205.3%
Contains more Potassium +4833.3%
Contains less Sodium -97.3%
Contains more Copper +582.6%
Contains more Manganese +543.1%
Contains more Selenium +350%
Equal in Zinc - 0.61

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
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +346.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +95%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +61.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +143.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +294.3%
Contains more Folate +2000%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.11
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 0% 0% 0% 44% 10% 26% 8% 8% 9% 4% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +346.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +95%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +61.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +143.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +294.3%
Contains more Folate +2000%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.11

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +717.5%
Contains more Fats +265%
Contains more Carbs +45%
Contains more Other +233.3%
Equal in Water - 96.1
3% 4% 91%
Protein: 3.27 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 4.35 g
Water: 90.65 g
Other: 1 g
3% 96%
Protein: 0.4 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 3 g
Water: 96.1 g
Other: 0.3 g
Contains more Protein +717.5%
Contains more Fats +265%
Contains more Carbs +45%
Contains more Other +233.3%
Equal in Water - 96.1

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +156.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +206.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -89%
29% 19% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.146 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.095 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.267 g
11% 26% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.016 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.037 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.087 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +156.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +206.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -89%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chives Winter melon Opinion
Net carbs 1.85g 0.1g Chives
Protein 3.27g 0.4g Chives
Fats 0.73g 0.2g Chives
Carbs 4.35g 3g Chives
Calories 30kcal 13kcal Chives
Sugar 1.85g Winter melon
Fiber 2.5g 2.9g Winter melon
Calcium 92mg 19mg Chives
Iron 1.6mg 0.4mg Chives
Magnesium 42mg 10mg Chives
Phosphorus 58mg 19mg Chives
Potassium 296mg 6mg Chives
Sodium 3mg 111mg Chives
Zinc 0.56mg 0.61mg Winter melon
Copper 0.157mg 0.023mg Chives
Manganese 0.373mg 0.058mg Chives
Selenium 0.9µg 0.2µg Chives
Vitamin A 4353IU 0IU Chives
Vitamin A RAE 218µg 0µg Chives
Vitamin E 0.21mg Chives
Vitamin C 58.1mg 13mg Chives
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.04mg Chives
Vitamin B2 0.115mg 0.11mg Chives
Vitamin B3 0.647mg 0.4mg Chives
Vitamin B5 0.324mg 0.133mg Chives
Vitamin B6 0.138mg 0.035mg Chives
Folate 105µg 5µg Chives
Vitamin K 212.7µg Chives
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0.002mg Chives
Threonine 0.128mg Chives
Isoleucine 0.139mg Chives
Leucine 0.195mg Chives
Lysine 0.163mg 0.009mg Chives
Methionine 0.036mg 0.003mg Chives
Phenylalanine 0.105mg Chives
Valine 0.145mg Chives
Histidine 0.057mg Chives
Saturated Fat 0.146g 0.016g Winter melon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.095g 0.037g Chives
Polyunsaturated fat 0.267g 0.087g Chives

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chives Winter melon
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
9%
Winter melon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Chives
8%
Winter melon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Winter melon
Winter melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.85g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Winter melon
Winter melon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.13g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Winter melon
Winter melon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Winter melon
Winter melon is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chives
Chives contains less Sodium (difference - 108mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chives
Chives is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chives
Chives is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Chives - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169994/nutrients
  2. Winter melon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170069/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.