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Truffle vs. Chives — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Truffle and Chives

  • Truffle is richer in Fiber, Selenium, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin B3, and Phosphorus, yet Chives are richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, and Folate.
  • Daily need coverage for Fiber from Truffle is 270% higher.
  • Truffle contains 48 times more Selenium than Chives. Truffle contains 43.4µg of Selenium, while Chives contain 0.9µg.

Food types used in this article are Fungi, Cloud ears, dried 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 +72.8%
Contains more Iron +267.5%
Contains more Magnesium +97.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +217.2%
Contains more Potassium +154.7%
Contains more Zinc +135.7%
Contains more Copper +16.6%
Contains more Manganese +423.1%
Contains more Selenium +4722.2%
Contains less Sodium -91.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 48% 221% 60% 79% 67% 5% 37% 61% 255% 237%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 60% 30% 25% 27% 1% 16% 53% 49% 5%
Contains more Calcium +72.8%
Contains more Iron +267.5%
Contains more Magnesium +97.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +217.2%
Contains more Potassium +154.7%
Contains more Zinc +135.7%
Contains more Copper +16.6%
Contains more Manganese +423.1%
Contains more Selenium +4722.2%
Contains less Sodium -91.4%

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 B2 +633.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +868.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +48.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +420%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +23.2%
Contains more Folate +176.3%
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% 0% 4% 195% 118% 29% 26% 29% 0% 0%
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 B2 +633.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +868.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +48.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +420%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +23.2%
Contains more Folate +176.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Chives
Contains more Protein +182.9%
Contains more Carbs +1578.4%
Contains more Other +121%
Contains more Water +512.5%
Equal in Fats - 0.73
9% 73% 15% 2%
Protein: 9.25 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 73.01 g
Water: 14.8 g
Other: 2.21 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 Protein +182.9%
Contains more Carbs +1578.4%
Contains more Other +121%
Contains more Water +512.5%
Equal in Fats - 0.73

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Truffle Chives Opinion
Net carbs 2.91g 1.85g Truffle
Protein 9.25g 3.27g Truffle
Fats 0.73g 0.73g
Carbs 73.01g 4.35g Truffle
Calories 284kcal 30kcal Truffle
Sugar 1.85g Truffle
Fiber 70.1g 2.5g Truffle
Calcium 159mg 92mg Truffle
Iron 5.88mg 1.6mg Truffle
Magnesium 83mg 42mg Truffle
Phosphorus 184mg 58mg Truffle
Potassium 754mg 296mg Truffle
Sodium 35mg 3mg Chives
Zinc 1.32mg 0.56mg Truffle
Copper 0.183mg 0.157mg Truffle
Manganese 1.951mg 0.373mg Truffle
Selenium 43.4µg 0.9µg Truffle
Vitamin A 0IU 4353IU Chives
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 218µg Chives
Vitamin E 0.21mg Chives
Vitamin C 0mg 58.1mg Chives
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.078mg Chives
Vitamin B2 0.844mg 0.115mg Truffle
Vitamin B3 6.267mg 0.647mg Truffle
Vitamin B5 0.481mg 0.324mg Truffle
Vitamin B6 0.112mg 0.138mg Chives
Folate 38µg 105µg Chives
Vitamin K 212.7µg Chives
Tryptophan 0.037mg Chives
Threonine 0.128mg Chives
Isoleucine 0.139mg Chives
Leucine 0.195mg Chives
Lysine 0.163mg Chives
Methionine 0.036mg Chives
Phenylalanine 0.105mg Chives
Valine 0.145mg Chives
Histidine 0.057mg Chives
Saturated Fat 0.146g Truffle
Monounsaturated Fat 0.095g Chives
Polyunsaturated fat 0.267g Chives

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Truffle Chives
Low Fats diet Equal
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
33%
Truffle
98%
Chives
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
107%
Truffle
29%
Chives

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Truffle
Truffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.85g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Truffle
Truffle is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.146g)
Which food is cheaper?
Truffle
Truffle is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Truffle
Truffle is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chives
Chives contains less Sodium (difference - 32mg)
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 lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (45)

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. Truffle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168581/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.