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Seaweed vs. Chives — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Seaweed and Chives

  • Seaweed has more Magnesium, Folate, Iron, and Calcium, while Chives has more Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B6, and Manganese.
  • Chives' daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 122% higher.
  • Chives contain 78 times less Sodium than Seaweed. Seaweed contains 233mg of Sodium, while Chives contain 3mg.

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

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 +314.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +98.1%
Contains more Folate +71.4%
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%
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%
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 +314.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +98.1%
Contains more Folate +71.4%
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%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Chives
Contains more Carbs +120%
Contains more Other +561%
Contains more Protein +94.6%
Contains more Fats +30.4%
Contains more Water +11.1%
2% 10% 82% 7%
Protein: 1.68 g
Fats: 0.56 g
Carbs: 9.57 g
Water: 81.58 g
Other: 6.61 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 +120%
Contains more Other +561%
Contains more Protein +94.6%
Contains more Fats +30.4%
Contains more Water +11.1%

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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. Seaweed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168457/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.