Basil vs. Chives — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between basil and chives
- Basil has more vitamin K, manganese, copper, iron, vitamin A, calcium, and magnesium; however, chives are richer in vitamin C and folate.
- Basil covers your daily vitamin K needs 168% more than chives.
- Chives have 4 times less vitamin E than basil. Basil has 0.8mg of vitamin E, while chives have 0.21mg.
- Basil has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of basil is 70, while the glycemic index of chives is 45.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Basil, fresh 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +52.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +92.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +98.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +145.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +44.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +207.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -25% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +200% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +21.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +281% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +39.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +12.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +95% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +119.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +222.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +129.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +51.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +55% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +54.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more OtherOther | +50% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +14.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +64.2% |
~equal in
Protein
~3.27g
~equal in
Water
~90.65g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -71.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +45.7% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~0.095g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 414.8µg | 212.7µg | 168% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 58.1mg | 45% |
| Manganese | 1.148mg | 0.373mg | 34% |
| Copper | 0.385mg | 0.157mg | 25% |
| Iron | 3.17mg | 1.6mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 177mg | 92mg | 9% |
| Folate | 68µg | 105µg | 9% |
| Vitamin A | 264µg | 218µg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 64mg | 42mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.8mg | 0.21mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.034mg | 0.078mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 2.5g | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.076mg | 0.115mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.81mg | 0.56mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.209mg | 0.324mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.902mg | 0.647mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.155mg | 0.138mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 2.65g | 4.35g | 1% |
| Choline | 11.4mg | 5.2mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.389g | 0.267g | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.3µg | 0.9µg | 1% |
| Calories | 23kcal | 30kcal | 0% |
| Protein | 3.15g | 3.27g | 0% |
| Fats | 0.64g | 0.73g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.05g | 1.85g | N/A |
| Potassium | 295mg | 296mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.3g | 1.85g | N/A |
| Phosphorus | 56mg | 58mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 3mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.041g | 0.146g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.088g | 0.095g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.039mg | 0.037mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.104mg | 0.128mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.104mg | 0.139mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.191mg | 0.195mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.11mg | 0.163mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.036mg | 0.036mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.13mg | 0.105mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.127mg | 0.145mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.051mg | 0.057mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.02g | 0% |
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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
104%
76%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
29%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chives contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chives is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Chives is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Basil is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.55g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Basil is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.105g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Basil 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.