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Peppers vs. Chives — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Peppers and Chives?

  • Peppers are richer in Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6, yet Chives are richer in Vitamin K, Folate, Vitamin A RAE, Calcium, Manganese, and Vitamin B5.
  • Peppers' daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 205% higher.
  • Peppers have 2 times more Vitamin B6 than Chives. Peppers have 0.278mg of Vitamin B6, while Chives have 0.138mg.

We used Peppers, hot chili, green, raw and Chives, raw types in this comparison.

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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.
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Chives
Contains more Potassium +14.9%
Contains more Copper +10.8%
Contains more Calcium +411.1%
Contains more Iron +33.3%
Contains more Magnesium +68%
Contains more Phosphorus +26.1%
Contains less Sodium -57.1%
Contains more Zinc +86.7%
Contains more Manganese +57.4%
Contains more Selenium +80%
Equal in Copper - 0.157
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 45% 18% 20% 30% 1% 9% 58% 31% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 60% 30% 25% 27% 1% 16% 53% 49% 5%
Contains more Potassium +14.9%
Contains more Copper +10.8%
Contains more Calcium +411.1%
Contains more Iron +33.3%
Contains more Magnesium +68%
Contains more Phosphorus +26.1%
Contains less Sodium -57.1%
Contains more Zinc +86.7%
Contains more Manganese +57.4%
Contains more Selenium +80%
Equal in Copper - 0.157

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 +228.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +317.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +46.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +101.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +269.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +27.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +431.1%
Contains more Folate +356.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +1387.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 71% 14% 0% 809% 23% 21% 18% 4% 65% 18% 0% 36%
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 +228.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +317.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +46.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +101.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +269.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +27.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +431.1%
Contains more Folate +356.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +1387.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Chives
Contains more Carbs +117.5%
Contains more Protein +63.5%
Contains more Fats +265%
Contains more Other +66.7%
Equal in Water - 90.65
2% 9% 88%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 9.46 g
Water: 87.74 g
Other: 0.6 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 +117.5%
Contains more Protein +63.5%
Contains more Fats +265%
Contains more Other +66.7%
Equal in Water - 90.65

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Chives
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +763.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +145%
15% 8% 77%
Saturated Fat: 0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.109 g
29% 19% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.146 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.095 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.267 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +763.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +145%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peppers Chives Opinion
Net carbs 7.96g 1.85g Peppers
Protein 2g 3.27g Chives
Fats 0.2g 0.73g Chives
Carbs 9.46g 4.35g Peppers
Calories 40kcal 30kcal Peppers
Sugar 5.1g 1.85g Chives
Fiber 1.5g 2.5g Chives
Calcium 18mg 92mg Chives
Iron 1.2mg 1.6mg Chives
Magnesium 25mg 42mg Chives
Phosphorus 46mg 58mg Chives
Potassium 340mg 296mg Peppers
Sodium 7mg 3mg Chives
Zinc 0.3mg 0.56mg Chives
Copper 0.174mg 0.157mg Peppers
Manganese 0.237mg 0.373mg Chives
Selenium 0.5µg 0.9µg Chives
Vitamin A 1179IU 4353IU Chives
Vitamin A RAE 59µg 218µg Chives
Vitamin E 0.69mg 0.21mg Peppers
Vitamin C 242.5mg 58.1mg Peppers
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.078mg Peppers
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.115mg Chives
Vitamin B3 0.95mg 0.647mg Peppers
Vitamin B5 0.061mg 0.324mg Chives
Vitamin B6 0.278mg 0.138mg Peppers
Folate 23µg 105µg Chives
Vitamin K 14.3µg 212.7µg Chives
Tryptophan 0.026mg 0.037mg Chives
Threonine 0.074mg 0.128mg Chives
Isoleucine 0.065mg 0.139mg Chives
Leucine 0.105mg 0.195mg Chives
Lysine 0.089mg 0.163mg Chives
Methionine 0.024mg 0.036mg Chives
Phenylalanine 0.062mg 0.105mg Chives
Valine 0.084mg 0.145mg Chives
Histidine 0.041mg 0.057mg Chives
Saturated Fat 0.021g 0.146g Peppers
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g 0.095g Chives
Polyunsaturated fat 0.109g 0.267g Chives

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Peppers 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
90%
Peppers
98%
Chives
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Peppers
29%
Chives

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Peppers
Peppers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.125g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peppers
Peppers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chives
Chives is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chives
Chives contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Chives
Chives is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chives
Chives is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Peppers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170497/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.