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Shallot vs. Chives — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Shallot and Chives

  • Shallot has more Vitamin B6, however, Chives are higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, Copper, Vitamin B2, and Calcium.
  • Chives covers your daily need of Vitamin K 177% more than Shallot.
  • Shallot has 3 times more Vitamin B6 than Chives. While Shallot has 0.345mg of Vitamin B6, Chives have only 0.138mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Shallots, 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 Potassium +12.8%
Contains more Selenium +33.3%
Contains more Calcium +148.6%
Contains more Iron +33.3%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Contains more Zinc +40%
Contains more Copper +78.4%
Contains more Manganese +27.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 58
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 45% 15% 26% 30% 2% 11% 30% 39% 7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 60% 30% 25% 27% 1% 16% 53% 49% 5%
Contains more Potassium +12.8%
Contains more Selenium +33.3%
Contains more Calcium +148.6%
Contains more Iron +33.3%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Contains more Zinc +40%
Contains more Copper +78.4%
Contains more Manganese +27.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 58

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 B6 +150%
Contains more Vitamin A +108725%
Contains more Vitamin E +425%
Contains more Vitamin C +626.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +30%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +475%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +223.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11.7%
Contains more Folate +208.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +26487.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 27% 15% 5% 4% 18% 80% 26% 0% 2%
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 B6 +150%
Contains more Vitamin A +108725%
Contains more Vitamin E +425%
Contains more Vitamin C +626.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +30%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +475%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +223.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11.7%
Contains more Folate +208.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +26487.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Chives
Contains more Carbs +286.2%
Contains more Protein +30.8%
Contains more Fats +630%
Contains more Water +13.6%
Contains more Other +25%
3% 17% 80%
Protein: 2.5 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 16.8 g
Water: 79.8 g
Other: 0.8 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 +286.2%
Contains more Protein +30.8%
Contains more Fats +630%
Contains more Water +13.6%
Contains more Other +25%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Chives
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +578.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +584.6%
24% 20% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.017 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.039 g
29% 19% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.146 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.095 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.267 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +578.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +584.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shallot Chives Opinion
Net carbs 13.6g 1.85g Shallot
Protein 2.5g 3.27g Chives
Fats 0.1g 0.73g Chives
Carbs 16.8g 4.35g Shallot
Calories 72kcal 30kcal Shallot
Sugar 7.87g 1.85g Chives
Fiber 3.2g 2.5g Shallot
Calcium 37mg 92mg Chives
Iron 1.2mg 1.6mg Chives
Magnesium 21mg 42mg Chives
Phosphorus 60mg 58mg Shallot
Potassium 334mg 296mg Shallot
Sodium 12mg 3mg Chives
Zinc 0.4mg 0.56mg Chives
Copper 0.088mg 0.157mg Chives
Manganese 0.292mg 0.373mg Chives
Selenium 1.2µg 0.9µg Shallot
Vitamin A 4IU 4353IU Chives
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 218µg Chives
Vitamin E 0.04mg 0.21mg Chives
Vitamin C 8mg 58.1mg Chives
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.078mg Chives
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.115mg Chives
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 0.647mg Chives
Vitamin B5 0.29mg 0.324mg Chives
Vitamin B6 0.345mg 0.138mg Shallot
Folate 34µg 105µg Chives
Vitamin K 0.8µg 212.7µg Chives
Tryptophan 0.028mg 0.037mg Chives
Threonine 0.098mg 0.128mg Chives
Isoleucine 0.106mg 0.139mg Chives
Leucine 0.149mg 0.195mg Chives
Lysine 0.125mg 0.163mg Chives
Methionine 0.027mg 0.036mg Chives
Phenylalanine 0.081mg 0.105mg Chives
Valine 0.11mg 0.145mg Chives
Histidine 0.043mg 0.057mg Chives
Saturated Fat 0.017g 0.146g Shallot
Monounsaturated Fat 0.014g 0.095g Chives
Polyunsaturated fat 0.039g 0.267g Chives

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Shallot 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
15%
Shallot
98%
Chives
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Shallot
29%
Chives

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shallot
Shallot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.129g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shallot
Shallot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Shallot
Shallot is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chives
Chives is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.02g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chives
Chives contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
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)
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.

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. Shallot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170499/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.